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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Never allow the elbow to venture behind the body plane. This is most common when trying to do a "high elbow" recovery with insufficient body roll. Pulling the elbow behind the body plane even slightly can be very hard on the shoulder - especiall in ballistic recoveries in sprinting.
Another action the puts detrimental stress on the shoulder is pressing down on the water in front of you with your extended arm.
Never allow the elbow to venture behind the body plane. This is most common when trying to do a "high elbow" recovery with insufficient body roll. Pulling the elbow behind the body plane even slightly can be very hard on the shoulder - especiall in ballistic recoveries in sprinting.
Another action the puts detrimental stress on the shoulder is pressing down on the water in front of you with your extended arm.
