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
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Its been a few weeks, so I thought I'd post an update. I've been doing the RC exercises regularly, around 4-5 days a week, and things have been improving. I had one set back about a week and a half ago (mainly due to my stupidity), but seem to be headed back on the right track. I have also started warming up with fins on, no matter how my shoulders feel. This seems to make a huge difference for me.
As for the sleeping on the back issue, i think i finally have figured out a partial solution. I bought a memory foam mattress cover, along with a more supportive neck pillow yesterday, and I finally managed to fall asleep on my back and wake up in the same position. If it works, it will definitely be worth the money.
Its been a few weeks, so I thought I'd post an update. I've been doing the RC exercises regularly, around 4-5 days a week, and things have been improving. I had one set back about a week and a half ago (mainly due to my stupidity), but seem to be headed back on the right track. I have also started warming up with fins on, no matter how my shoulders feel. This seems to make a huge difference for me.
As for the sleeping on the back issue, i think i finally have figured out a partial solution. I bought a memory foam mattress cover, along with a more supportive neck pillow yesterday, and I finally managed to fall asleep on my back and wake up in the same position. If it works, it will definitely be worth the money.
