I have a question regarding lower back pain and flip turns. I've had lower back pain off and on for about two years now. I'm no spring chicken being 50yrs old. I primarily swim front crawl and do flip turns. My doctor has suggested that doing flip turns is not helping my back condition. I never have any pain when do flip turns but my back does seem to be a little sore later in the day after my workout.
I've experimented with not doing the flip turns and really can't notice much difference with my overall back pain. I'm very careful about how I do my flip turns (slower and knees tucked in).
Are flip turns bad for your lower back?
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Originally posted by Kim Tarnower
Sounds great! As for my shoulder -- my advice on that one is stretch cords and rotator cuff exercises. It took about 3 months but finally seems to have worked. Aye carumba it goes on and on!! ;)
The stretch cords are a great way to get and keep your shoulders in shape. I've been using them for about a year now and have noticed a big difference. The other thing that seems to help the shoulders and upper back area, is just lots of stretching exercises. :cool:
Originally posted by Kim Tarnower
Sounds great! As for my shoulder -- my advice on that one is stretch cords and rotator cuff exercises. It took about 3 months but finally seems to have worked. Aye carumba it goes on and on!! ;)
The stretch cords are a great way to get and keep your shoulders in shape. I've been using them for about a year now and have noticed a big difference. The other thing that seems to help the shoulders and upper back area, is just lots of stretching exercises. :cool:
