Hi there,
I am a 24 year old Masters / recreational - level swimmer. I have been swimming for seven years now with no injuries. About two months ago, I suffered a repetitive stress injury at work (I am a research scientist) on my left arm. I have been diagnosed with medial elbow tedinitis and wrist tendinitis. My problem now is that on almost every stroke I take in the pool (free, ***, fly, back are all effected), I have pain in my medial left elbow. Can I modify my technique in any way to relieve the pressure on the elbow? Has anyone else had this problem before? Swimming is my passion, and I am very scared by the level of this pain.
By the way, I have modified my activities at work, it is with swimming that I have most of my pain now.
Thank you for your help!
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Two years ago I was diagnosed with medial tendonitis of the right elbow. Rest, ice and anti-inflammatories temporarily make it feel better, it did not cure it. Eventually, I went through about 2 months of successful physical therapy. It has been a non-factor since. Good luck.
Two years ago I was diagnosed with medial tendonitis of the right elbow. Rest, ice and anti-inflammatories temporarily make it feel better, it did not cure it. Eventually, I went through about 2 months of successful physical therapy. It has been a non-factor since. Good luck.
