I get horrible knots in my back. Some in where the shoulders and neck meet, but the worst are between the spine and my shoulder blades. I get them massaged out when they get really bad, but they always seem to come back. Is there a way to avoid getting them or at least keep them from getting so big and painful? I stretch before and after swimming, and usually at random times during the day, but they still manage to form. I hope that as my fitness level increases, the knot formation will decrease. Any ideas? :help:
Thanks in advance!
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Thanks for the thoughts. I've heard about the tennis ball before, I'll have to try. I think I might talk to my coach about it too.
Not sure if it's overuse or techinque. I would say overuse, but I only swim 3 times a week. My technique is decent and I've been working on fine tuning it, so I don't know if minor adjustments can cause it. Can just be prone to getting knots? I'm working on changing my diet to hopefully help.
Thanks again!
Thanks for the thoughts. I've heard about the tennis ball before, I'll have to try. I think I might talk to my coach about it too.
Not sure if it's overuse or techinque. I would say overuse, but I only swim 3 times a week. My technique is decent and I've been working on fine tuning it, so I don't know if minor adjustments can cause it. Can just be prone to getting knots? I'm working on changing my diet to hopefully help.
Thanks again!
