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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I'm entering this thread late, but hope I can still be heard. I want to second Vermont Swimmer's suggestion that there be a special area for the injuries we Masters swimmers sustain. The last time I wrote in it was because of a shoulder injury. The solution my coach came up with was for me to kick for two whole months. Now I am swimming full strokes again and we are working on correcting my stroke and easing me back into my previous workout patterns. Those two months were long ones, but my kick is now much more effective and I come off the wall faster. But equally important to my recovery was the input and support of other masters swimmers on this list. So I'd very much like to see a forum for discussion of injuries.
I'm entering this thread late, but hope I can still be heard. I want to second Vermont Swimmer's suggestion that there be a special area for the injuries we Masters swimmers sustain. The last time I wrote in it was because of a shoulder injury. The solution my coach came up with was for me to kick for two whole months. Now I am swimming full strokes again and we are working on correcting my stroke and easing me back into my previous workout patterns. Those two months were long ones, but my kick is now much more effective and I come off the wall faster. But equally important to my recovery was the input and support of other masters swimmers on this list. So I'd very much like to see a forum for discussion of injuries.
