lot's of people say it does.. and i'm a competitive swimmer and wondering if it's true.. my shoulder's hurt sometimes when i do a lot of free.. maybe because i rotate my shoulders so much?
2007-04-27 17:27:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Most shoulder problems come from when you put your arm in the water (front crawl) past the point of strait ahead of your shoulder which would lead you to be pulling out wards... this puts unnecessary strain on your shoulders plus it doesn't propel you forwards. try having someone watch your stroke carfully for that cross over even if is slight....
if you need a better visual imagine both arms going into the water at the same time... then they should be a head width apart
hope this helps with the shoulder problems.... otherwise got check it with your coach!
Hope you shoulder doesn't hurt as much
2007-04-27 22:32:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-18 08:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by Milo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proper trainig and strengthening will prevent shoulder injury. Shoulder injury is prevalent among swimmers because they are not properly trained in how to prevent it and because of the extensive use of the joint and muscles surrounding it. However, just swimming does not cause shoulder problems, it's not that simple. There are a lot of factors adding into injury of any type whether it be shoulder, knee or hip garnered from swimming, running or cycling. To say that swimming causes shoulder problems is a fallacy. To say that swimmers are more prone to shoulder injury is true.
If your shoudlers hurt, tell your coach and your trainer. Don't ignore the issue or it will only get worse. Trust me.
2007-04-30 06:13:21 · answer #3 · answered by Kristy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
swimming does put alot of stress on your shoulders. I've been swimming competitivly for about 10 years and am starting to experience some problems. Make sure your technique is correct ( my main issue). cross train and lift (light w/ high reps). Ice with arm elevated above heart. Don't let this get you down. Keep swimming and maybe see a sports medicine doctor
2007-04-28 09:34:30 · answer #4 · answered by Courtney M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usually, swimmers do get shoulder problems when they first start. for me, i had tendonitus, but it cleared up within a week. try giving you're shoulders a break from all that pulling by trying to kick faster and harder, and do slower strokes. Also, do not use hand paddles! they ruin you're stroke and they DO cause shoulder problems. If they do hurt, put on some biofreeze, or when you get home, put some ice in a bag and put it on you're shoulder for a half and hour. DO NOT TAKE IT OFF IF IT FEELS TOO COLD! You're skin will get numb and it will help you in the long run. Also, stretch before AND after you practice.
Hope this helps.
2007-04-29 14:00:55 · answer #5 · answered by Aqueous Transmission 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
o...my...god...
this is what happened to me
and this is a personal experience
i was a competitive junior olympic swimmer
i practiced a little too hard and my nerves along with the muscles fused and snapped.
i had to stop in the middle of my junior olympic race and they had to take me to the emergency room
treat your shoulders well
i haven't been able to swim yet...and this happened two years ago.
my favorite stroke was butterfly and that's why i hurt it.
it rotates at a certain angle, and pop! you are messed up for a long time
i am 14...and the doctors can only operate on me when i stop growing
be careful
2007-04-28 18:37:43 · answer #6 · answered by Eric 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u have no idea how competitve i'm when comes to swimming. well sure u get alot of shoulder aches. what i do iz i perform a light stretch defore swimming/diving. after whatever i perform 40 mins of yoga to relax the Leg Aches, Knee Aches, Shin Aches, Ankle Aches, Shoulder Aches, Hip Aches, Back Aches, Neck Aches and my Mind ofcourse(datz like da full body stretch).
2007-04-27 18:57:28 · answer #7 · answered by Deena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might get a little sore, but everyone has some problem with swimming, whether it is shouler or knee,.... just stretch and you should be fine!!!! if you stretchbefore and after and warm up before and cool down after you swim, you shouldnt have problems!
2007-04-28 03:38:53 · answer #8 · answered by iSwim4ever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it actually does, but only if your doing it wrong. You might be roatating too much but i think that your hand might be entering in the wrong way. Make sure you enter middle finger first. Good luck!
2007-04-30 10:52:53 · answer #9 · answered by This Girl :) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think it does if it does not nearly as much as football baseball ect. i have never had a problemb and I have been swimming compettitively for 7 years
2007-04-28 10:54:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋