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JUST KEEP SWIMMING T I PS ABOUT SHOULDER PA I N TO KEEP YOUR PERFECT STROKE
Morning laps. Teampractices. Perfecting form. The life of a competitive swimmer is centered around building strength and endurance, and any competitive swimmer knows that the perfect form is the key factor for improving lap times. The perfect stroke heavily relies on the flexibility and strength of the neck and shoulder muscles. If not careful, an athlete can suffer shoulder pain and muscle strains due to poor form or stroke mechanics that can not only severely impair stroke and swimming ability but also lead to severe pain and shoulder impairment. W H A T S W I M M E R S S H O U L D L O O K O U T F O R It is important that every new swimmer give high priority tomaintaining flexibility and slowly building endurance over time. Rest paying close mind not to over-exert their bodies during practice laps and team workouts. Warm-ups are also especially helpful in reducing pain, soreness, and injury. Common swimming injuries include: • Shoulder inflammation or irritation • Rotator cuff tendonitis or tears
the sheer number of injuries that befall the shoulder area. That’s because this large joint is the connecting point for so many crucial daily actions. Among the most common types of shoulder injuries are biceps tendonitis, rotator cuff tears and sprains, arthritis and shoulder impingement. K N O W T H E W A R N I N G S I G N S All of us experience occasional aches and pains from doing too much, which does not necessarily mean a chronic problem is emerging. However, when those pains don’t go away, or when the uncomfortable feelings have certain characteristics, it’s important not to ignore them, and seek help. If you keep experiencing shoulder clicking or “popping,” for example, you may have a ligament tear in your shoulder area. Sharp pain should also be checked out with your physical therapist, as this means the shoulder joint is not moving in good alignment. There are also more easily-ignored symptoms, like a dull pain that runs along the side of your arm, or sudden arm weakness whenever you try to carry something or reach for an object. These symptoms, you should definitely not ignore. Ifyou’restrugglingwithshoulderpainor looking to improveyourshoulder strength, call the Fitness Lab today or visit fitnesslabco.com !
• Shoulder impingement • Neck and low back pain • Bicep tendonitis
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