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.
Sleep on one side, face on back of hand and elbow pointed at bed headboard
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Sleep on one side, lying atop arm
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Sleep flat on back
Any studies done on the effects of sleep posture ?
NK French:
I love your avatar too! I also want to know which of your 4 sets of fins are your favorite shoulder savers.;)
I looked on the internet yesterday on the sleep position issue because I have been curious about that as well. I didn't really see any studies, just anecdotal evidence and advice from PTs or docs. They said:
Don't sleep on your stomach. It twists the neck, which sends pain elsewhere.
Don't lean on your shoulders or sleep on your side.
Don't sleep with your elbow wrapped round your pillow.
Don't sleep with your elbow higher than your shoulder.
I think that leaves us sleeping on our back with our hands at our side.
Well, I'm glad that middle-aged "dessication" explains something. You could have told us that little fact a few posts ago and we could have been kissing earlier.
I'm distressed though that you see a trend in younger swimmers. I thought they were not doing tons of mindless yardage and that they focus on technique much more than we used to before we became sore middle-agers.
I'l be purchasing my Swimmer-Pedic bed soon, I'm sure, but in the interim, I'd sure like an answer to the above question. I would rather not be taking my kids to PTs all the time.
Hey Rich, are you calling me Donna? Or was that supposed to be "dunno?" Donna is IslandSox, you know, the distance girl, not the sprinter girl. Mr. Fortress is busy travelling the country. I'll get my weekday boyfriend to use the massage oil.
Batman: I'd like an answer to that question too.
:eek: Guess I have Donna on my mind...and now my secret crush is out...:D
Hey you changed your answers..I saw that!
The high prevalence of shoulder trouble occurs when .... increased volume on top of that, etc are the typical ingredients.
Did you just admit to this? I'm in stitches, really. :rofl: Good luck butterfrogging. I hope your 400 IM improves!
