I have been having tendonitis problems in my right shoulder. I stopped swimming for a week and a half to give it a rest. I also took ibuprofen and started doing more exercises to strengthen my shoulder. After getting back in the water today, I was extremely disappointed to find out that it now hurts even more. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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This question appears regularly on this forum--you might try using the search option. More than likely you are suffering from swimmer's shoulder, or more precisely impingement, typically involving the supraspinatus tendon (part of the rotator cuff). Personally I favor having it looked at by an orthopedist who specializes in sports medicine and who can refer you to a physical therapist. Rest alone is not sufficient--you need to address the underlying cause, usually a muscle imbalance. The link below is from the USA Swimming website and is a nice summary of commonly prescribed exercises. However, a physical therapist can tailor a rehab program specifically for you. I prefer Aleve as an antiinflammatory agent. I also recommend ice after working out and at bedtime. If you use paddles, I'd suggest putting them aside.
www.usaswimming.org/.../ViewMiscArticle.aspx
This question appears regularly on this forum--you might try using the search option. More than likely you are suffering from swimmer's shoulder, or more precisely impingement, typically involving the supraspinatus tendon (part of the rotator cuff). Personally I favor having it looked at by an orthopedist who specializes in sports medicine and who can refer you to a physical therapist. Rest alone is not sufficient--you need to address the underlying cause, usually a muscle imbalance. The link below is from the USA Swimming website and is a nice summary of commonly prescribed exercises. However, a physical therapist can tailor a rehab program specifically for you. I prefer Aleve as an antiinflammatory agent. I also recommend ice after working out and at bedtime. If you use paddles, I'd suggest putting them aside.
www.usaswimming.org/.../ViewMiscArticle.aspx
