Hi Im New
here
Ive started swimming a couple of weeks ago
so that means Im new in swimming in general (but i know how to swim//by that i mean i wont drown,,, but dont know a lot about swimming)
I m swimming frontcrawl mostly
dont swim much- because of my poor technique and breathing dificulties,,m, ***..still learning:)
but Im woried about one thing
Im geting "strange reactions in my shoulder/s
They "pop" a lot , sometimes even hurt a bit
but very uncomfortable
i ALWAYS had those popping/ cracking sounds in my shoulders
waaay back years before swimming 9 i have/had them in other joints...>>spine knee sometime.... when streching and warming up after rest etc)
but they have NEVEr been this much "distraction" so normaly im woried... I m starting to feel very unplesent
Like i said Im new
and to make long story short >>> swimming IS A MUST HAVE
because of other situation... my life depends on it
Any Info, Advice?
Anything???
Thank you
Parents
Former Member
Paydro,
C'mon in the water is fine. We're happy to have you in the group.
A couple of words of advice. Please, if there is a group of swimmers anywhere close to where you live, join them. There are a couple of reasons for that:
First, they can help you improve your technique. (And there are two reasons you will want to do that...) Your shoulder is feeling odd because you're using muscle groups and ligaments you don't use in other activities. More important, if your technique is poor, you may be at risk of hurting yourself. You don't want to do that. Get some technique instruction and that should help you avoid injury. Another reason your want to do improve your technique is that swimming a length of the pool is MUCH easier if you do it properly. If you would like to read up on technique on your own, on this web site, go to the "Training" menu, and then the "Stroke Technique" tab. Two other web sites I like are www.h2oustonswims.org (click on the "Articles" section) and www.totalimmersion.net (go to the "Free Stuff" menu and click on the "Total Swim Magazine" link).
One training tip I would offer: get your head in the water. Novice swimmers would like to have their head, face, neck, and some of their torso out of the water at all times. Bad mistake. Look DOWN, and learn how to turn your head and shoulders to the side (without lifting your head up) to breath. Those black lines on the bottom of the pool are there to help swimmers know when to turn without seeing the opposite wall.
Second, working out with a team is more fun. Boredom is the greatest obstacle to maintaining an exercise regime. Having a group of friends, having someone else plan the workout so you don't do the same thing day after day, will keep you mentally fresh. Do NOT be concerned about people judging you. You're all there for fun and personal fulfillment. If anything, you want to show up all sloppy and out of shape as soon as possible. Your teammates will be impressed with how much you improve while swimming with them. Arriving already in shape and knowing everything is much less impressive.
Again, welcome, and good luck. Remember you are swimming to please yourself. You can do many different things with swimming. You can enter pool meets, or not, and pick the events you want to swim. You can do open water races, or not. You can use swimming to get in shape for snorkling or scuba diving. You can join a water polo club. Or, you can just show up with your team for the friendship and regular exercise, and leave it at that. It is all entirely up to you. Do what pleases, interests or inspires you.
Matt S
Paydro,
C'mon in the water is fine. We're happy to have you in the group.
A couple of words of advice. Please, if there is a group of swimmers anywhere close to where you live, join them. There are a couple of reasons for that:
First, they can help you improve your technique. (And there are two reasons you will want to do that...) Your shoulder is feeling odd because you're using muscle groups and ligaments you don't use in other activities. More important, if your technique is poor, you may be at risk of hurting yourself. You don't want to do that. Get some technique instruction and that should help you avoid injury. Another reason your want to do improve your technique is that swimming a length of the pool is MUCH easier if you do it properly. If you would like to read up on technique on your own, on this web site, go to the "Training" menu, and then the "Stroke Technique" tab. Two other web sites I like are www.h2oustonswims.org (click on the "Articles" section) and www.totalimmersion.net (go to the "Free Stuff" menu and click on the "Total Swim Magazine" link).
One training tip I would offer: get your head in the water. Novice swimmers would like to have their head, face, neck, and some of their torso out of the water at all times. Bad mistake. Look DOWN, and learn how to turn your head and shoulders to the side (without lifting your head up) to breath. Those black lines on the bottom of the pool are there to help swimmers know when to turn without seeing the opposite wall.
Second, working out with a team is more fun. Boredom is the greatest obstacle to maintaining an exercise regime. Having a group of friends, having someone else plan the workout so you don't do the same thing day after day, will keep you mentally fresh. Do NOT be concerned about people judging you. You're all there for fun and personal fulfillment. If anything, you want to show up all sloppy and out of shape as soon as possible. Your teammates will be impressed with how much you improve while swimming with them. Arriving already in shape and knowing everything is much less impressive.
Again, welcome, and good luck. Remember you are swimming to please yourself. You can do many different things with swimming. You can enter pool meets, or not, and pick the events you want to swim. You can do open water races, or not. You can use swimming to get in shape for snorkling or scuba diving. You can join a water polo club. Or, you can just show up with your team for the friendship and regular exercise, and leave it at that. It is all entirely up to you. Do what pleases, interests or inspires you.
Matt S
