Hello all. New member here, new swimmer but lifelong gym rat. As I move from weightroom and basketball court into the pool, I've injured/torn the muscle that attaches to my collarbone while learning the breaststroke.
Is this common?
How long should I stay away from the pool?
I iced my shoulder-neck area after the injury occurred - should I continue to do so in the ensuing days?
I take swim lessons but won't see my instructor again for two weeks, with the holidays and all.
I think I can still exercise with a kickboard, but it's a little discouraging to get hurt right away after trying to leave behind the sore back and knees and elbows of my former fitness life!
Steven
I got injured "right outta the box too." It's not a happy feeling. If you think you've really torn something, I'd go see an orthopod right away. And kickboards do strain your shoulders. I wouldn't use one with that injury. Don't get discouraged. Richjb is right. Those swimming muscles are different. Start slow and only go up 10% a week or so or your rotator cuff muscles might suffer too.
I got injured "right outta the box too." It's not a happy feeling. If you think you've really torn something, I'd go see an orthopod right away. And kickboards do strain your shoulders. I wouldn't use one with that injury. Don't get discouraged. Richjb is right. Those swimming muscles are different. Start slow and only go up 10% a week or so or your rotator cuff muscles might suffer too.
