question re shoulder/arm pain

RE: question re shoulder/arm pain

Former Member — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:49:24 GMT

I too have a bad disc between c5/c6. I believe it causes nerve problems that radiate into the scapula which weakens certain muscle groups and creates scapular and rotator cuff instability. I have no neck pain from it but I do have shoulder issues...and I am convinced this is the source...causing weakness down my arms into my hands. In 2006 I took many months off, took some heavy anti-inflammatories (mobic?) then got back in the pool and was ok. I am currently struggling with this issue, and have limited my swimming to 3500yds or so per workout after a long hiatus..I do a great deal of external rotator cuff band exercises, and scapular stability band exercises, and traction (which seems to help) Kinda frustrating. If you resolve this issue, I'd love to know how you approached it.

RE: question re shoulder/arm pain

Former Member — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:33:05 GMT

Get someone to video tape you during practice and look for things that might be irritating your shoulder or your neck. Look for something in your recovery or head position.

RE: question re shoulder/arm pain

Doug Martin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:25:13 GMT

It sounds to me like your stepped up training for the last two Masters Nationals (resulting in your four top ten finishes) has caused some stress or tendinitis. I recommend rest.

RE: question re shoulder/arm pain

Former Member — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:53:29 GMT

I suggest looking at other life things like sleeping position, condition of pillow and mattress, flexibility, desk/chair ergonomics. If any of these have changed, they could be implicated. Oh good point. Review your posture too. Lots of things to consider.

RE: question re shoulder/arm pain

Former Member — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:31:10 GMT

I suggest looking at other life things like sleeping position, condition of pillow and mattress, flexibility, desk/chair ergonomics. If any of these have changed, they could be implicated.