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. :)
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Isobel - I too have a shoulder injury and ofter have pain in my armpit and along my rib cage. I've been told by my ortho, PT'ist and acupuncturist it is referred pain from my labral tear/tendonitis problems. Sometimes massage helps, but only for a very short period of time.
I've been doing nothing but kicking in the pool lately, much to the dismay of my lane mates. I'm trying to look at all the kicking positively... I already had a strong pull. By the time I recover from the shoulder issues (if my knees don't give out :)) I should see some major improvements in my times.
Hang in there!
Isobel - I too have a shoulder injury and ofter have pain in my armpit and along my rib cage. I've been told by my ortho, PT'ist and acupuncturist it is referred pain from my labral tear/tendonitis problems. Sometimes massage helps, but only for a very short period of time.
I've been doing nothing but kicking in the pool lately, much to the dismay of my lane mates. I'm trying to look at all the kicking positively... I already had a strong pull. By the time I recover from the shoulder issues (if my knees don't give out :)) I should see some major improvements in my times.
Hang in there!
