Swimmers... particularly Masters Swimmers... tend to develop unique injuries. It is really hard to find information and solutions for these problems outside of the aquatic world. I would appreciate it if folks who have overcome shoulder/elbow injuries (or other swimming related problems) could post information on what your injury was, and how you solved it.
My selfish reason for this new thread? I've been dealing with "swimmer's shoulder" for about 6 years (I'm 32). I'm trying to find a non-surgical solution that will allow me to continue to swim (relatively pain-free?). I swim everything from sprints to open-water marathon swims -- and my shoulder pain (which has spread to my neck and elbows) is making it less enjoyable.
Looking forward to hearing some success stories. Thanks!
Duncan
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Greg, Greg, and Emmett -- Thanks for your replies! I'll follow your suggestions.
Emmett -- can you provide a quick description of "neutral shoulder" position? My recent focus has been on entering the water with the fingers straight ahead (a little bit "pinky first"), instead of thumb-first as I learned. Besides body roll and high elbow catch, is there anything else in particular I should be concentrating on to keep a "neutral shoulder" position?
Thanks again!
Duncan
Greg, Greg, and Emmett -- Thanks for your replies! I'll follow your suggestions.
Emmett -- can you provide a quick description of "neutral shoulder" position? My recent focus has been on entering the water with the fingers straight ahead (a little bit "pinky first"), instead of thumb-first as I learned. Besides body roll and high elbow catch, is there anything else in particular I should be concentrating on to keep a "neutral shoulder" position?
Thanks again!
Duncan
