Neck Injury

RE: Neck Injury

Former Member — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:57:25 GMT

I would wait a little while. But if it doesn't clear up check with a doctor. There may be an underlying problem unrelated to swimming. I was swimming and competing with very serious neck issues that I was unaware of. If I had taken advice from non professionals at. The time I would have been permantly damaged. So listen to your body and follow your instinct.

RE: Neck Injury

orca1946 — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 05:36:14 GMT

A sharp pain should be looked into. Try bilateral breathing going slower to work the neck/form you now have.

RE: Neck Injury

isobel — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 03:16:58 GMT

The idea of swimming with a neck brace is a good one, but just imagine it, don't wear it. That is one drill I have done: kick freestyle on stomach, arms at sides, and imagine your neck is wearing a cervical collar, so you have to rotate your whole body to breathe, not just your neck. Also, in the attached video (you have to watch 2/3 of it before you get to the freestyle kicking drill), Natalie Coughlin does this same drill, only it's quite amazing to watch her do it. I don't have the strength to breathe without overrotating and essentially looking at the ceiling (and be almost on my back) for a minute, but she does. I can do this drill with fins and get the idea. Good luck. www.youtube.com/watch