Hi everyone. I have been doing the interval based workouts posted on the workout section and really enjoying them. However, whenever I try to move up to a faster interval (and add more yards) my left shoulder gets very sore. Does any one have suggestions on how I can strengthen my shoulders to help handle more yards?
There isn't a master's team where I live, but the age group couch has "stroke clinics" for adults that I have been going to once a week to make sure I am using good technique and am not injuring myself with strokes.
Thanks in advance!
~Nicole
Do not use a kickboard! Sorry, should have mentioned. No need for a kickboard to kick and kick fast. Although I do like my monofin. No paddles either when shoulder are an issue.
And don't put your hand in sideways. Argh. Ouch.
I think you are correct on the sleeping issue. Alas, I am a side, squirmy, tossy sleeper. It's much better to sleep on the back. Easier said than done though. Maybe pillows would help. These days, when my shoulder/neck/trap is sore, I know it is very likely due to how I'm sleeping. Which is atrocious. Try and try again sleeping on your back, especially if you don't have sleep issues.
Oh, and loosey goosey joints are no good for running either. Might as well stick with swimming. Loose ankles = running injury.
Do not use a kickboard! Sorry, should have mentioned. No need for a kickboard to kick and kick fast. Although I do like my monofin. No paddles either when shoulder are an issue.
And don't put your hand in sideways. Argh. Ouch.
I think you are correct on the sleeping issue. Alas, I am a side, squirmy, tossy sleeper. It's much better to sleep on the back. Easier said than done though. Maybe pillows would help. These days, when my shoulder/neck/trap is sore, I know it is very likely due to how I'm sleeping. Which is atrocious. Try and try again sleeping on your back, especially if you don't have sleep issues.
Oh, and loosey goosey joints are no good for running either. Might as well stick with swimming. Loose ankles = running injury.
