Are shoulder injuries due solely to improper stroke mechanics

Are shoulder injuries caused solely by improper stroke mechanics? Can we avoid all pain using perfect technique? Can we throw away the ice pack forever? Or can shoulder pain be caused by other factors as well? Vote if you have an opinion.
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  • I will point out one thing and then shut up: it is possible to swim butterfly very fast and repeat with poor technique physiologically. Not at the Crocker level. Not at the Phelps level. But at the stubborn, strong Masters level? Yes!But not without paying a long-term price... So succinctly put. :D I think many of us may fall into the culture of "stubborn strong Masters."
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  • I will point out one thing and then shut up: it is possible to swim butterfly very fast and repeat with poor technique physiologically. Not at the Crocker level. Not at the Phelps level. But at the stubborn, strong Masters level? Yes!But not without paying a long-term price... So succinctly put. :D I think many of us may fall into the culture of "stubborn strong Masters."
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