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
Parents
Former Member
Glucosamine HCI and Glucosamine Sulfate. BEST JOINT REPLENISHING ANGENT ON EARTH. I have swimmers elbow, and even though it is chronic I can swim 1000's of meters pain free. When it does act up, I take about 3 days to rest and support it with either an ace bandage or an elbow support device. Works for me, but I am still young. (No offense meant, but I really am just a baby at 24, compared to most of the swimmers that I talk to)
Glucosamine HCI and Glucosamine Sulfate. BEST JOINT REPLENISHING ANGENT ON EARTH. I have swimmers elbow, and even though it is chronic I can swim 1000's of meters pain free. When it does act up, I take about 3 days to rest and support it with either an ace bandage or an elbow support device. Works for me, but I am still young. (No offense meant, but I really am just a baby at 24, compared to most of the swimmers that I talk to)
