Shoulder rub

RE: Shoulder rub

Former Member — Fri, 14 May 2010 15:04:28 GMT

I'll bet you are crossing the mid-line and over reaching with that arm. I used to do it, and had the same problem.

RE: Shoulder rub

Former Member — Fri, 14 May 2010 14:35:56 GMT

Not necessarily a flaw, but I think you can get rid of this issue by changing your stroke and not growing a soft, flowing beard. It's likely caused by the fact that your head is still turned while breathing to the right as your right shoulder comes forward. If you make a point of taking a quick breath and turning your face back into the water 1/2 second sooner, you shouldn't have this issue. One reason you may be pausing too long to breathe may be that you are finishing your exhale when you first open your mouth outside the water. I know that if I'm out of the water for a couple of months it's hard to get proper breathing at first. Make sure you have fully exhaled underwater so you can take that quick inhale and turn your face back into the water before your right shoulder recovery.

RE: Shoulder rub

Former Member — Fri, 14 May 2010 13:43:57 GMT

I had the same problem after starting up from a long period of no swimming. If you can pull off having the chinstrap beard, it does help having the hair a little longer right on the rub area without having to have the full beard going.

RE: Shoulder rub

Former Member — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:23:19 GMT

Thanks for the replies, there are a few things to think about when I swim next!

RE: Shoulder rub

Former Member — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:09:27 GMT

I sometimes get it after a long Breaststroke sets..but not on freestyle any longer. It might be caused by tucking you chin a little too much...just check on your head position while you swim. :2cents:

RE: Shoulder rub

jessicafk11 — Fri, 14 May 2010 08:25:59 GMT

You may want to have someone watch your stroke or keep your head up to watch it yourself. It could be that you need a wider entry.

RE: Shoulder rub

Speedo — Fri, 14 May 2010 06:57:35 GMT

I don't think it's a technical flaw necessarily, but after a few months the skin will toughen and you won't get a red mark anymore- but does that make you feel better, or worse ?

RE: Shoulder rub

Former Member — Thu, 13 May 2010 13:18:34 GMT

breathe on the other side

RE: Shoulder rub

Former Member — Thu, 13 May 2010 12:52:38 GMT

Shave more often.

RE: Shoulder rub

Former Member — Thu, 13 May 2010 12:24:08 GMT

I have one of those jobs where I rarely see clients in person so I have a tendency to not shave for a little longer than I should, but when I do I run into the same problem. My stubble burns a hole in my general shoulder region after a long freestyle workout. The way I see it you have 2 options: 1. grow a mountain man beard 2. use a little body glide or some other swim lubricant on the spot that's chafing

RE: Shoulder rub

Elaine Krugman — Thu, 13 May 2010 09:28:40 GMT

I use vaseline under my straps where they rub near my collar bone. It works great! If I forget to use it when I'm doing a longer workout and practicing breaststroke turns, I can feel (and see!) the difference! :bitching: