So, I just got back into swimming after a shoulder surgery (and about 6 years).
My surgery was a simple (if any shoulder injury could be simple) tightening of the "sheeth" that encompasses your shoulder itself. So I have limited movement. I have noticed that there are techniques that I'm going to have change and fix.
Anyone come back into swimming after a shoulder surgery and have some advise of things to help, techniques to change, and stregthening that might work? I'm just trying to skip most of the trial and error if someone's already done that for me. :)
I have not had shoulder surgery, but did have PT for my shoulder last summer and still have some issues. It's important to listen to your body, if something is straining/hurting your shoulder, stop. It sounds simple enough, but it's tempting to think it is just that you are not used to the movement, I have been guilty of the same. It may also be worth connecting with a physical therapist or a sport medicine doc who is familiar with swimming who can suggest exercises to strengthen the shoulder to help ensure that you do not injure it. They may be able to help you with easing your shoulder back into swimming as well.
Good luck and happy swimming!
I have not had shoulder surgery, but did have PT for my shoulder last summer and still have some issues. It's important to listen to your body, if something is straining/hurting your shoulder, stop. It sounds simple enough, but it's tempting to think it is just that you are not used to the movement, I have been guilty of the same. It may also be worth connecting with a physical therapist or a sport medicine doc who is familiar with swimming who can suggest exercises to strengthen the shoulder to help ensure that you do not injure it. They may be able to help you with easing your shoulder back into swimming as well.
Good luck and happy swimming!
