I have been swimming for my whole life, and for some reason, my shoulder is killing me everytime I swim now a days.  What should I do in order to prevent it from getting worse?
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you should go to a physcal therapist it could be tendenitus which will get ALOT worse if not treated for now ice it and take it easy
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I know that its not going to be easy to go back into the water,especially after two previous incidents, but whether your talking about the ocean or a pool water can be one of the most fun things. I know this is going to sound a little childish but start out with a small kiddy pool. If that's no problem try going to a local public swimming pool, tell the lifeguard that you would like them to keep an eye on you while you simple go in the shallow end of the pool, hopefully just knowing that the lifeguard is right there will make you a little more comfortable and you'll be able to conquer the fear slowly but surely. No need to rush yourself, if you do that you may scare yourself even more so and never even want to swim again.\n\nI wish the best to you, and hope you'll be swimming soon. And remember just to try and enjoy yourself, And take a friend.  \n\nE-Mail me if..... When you start swimming again. \n\nCareful out there.\n\nBrock B.\nz7425472@yahoo.com
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I get this after swimming. I find shaking my head in a fast swooping movement sideways and downwards on the side with water in works. I usually twist my head slightly torwards my opposite shoulder as I reach the bottom. This can take from one to a number of attempts to get it out depending how far in it goes.Sometimes I find too if I tip my head sideways (again on the side with water in) and push the palm of my hand up and down fully across my ear this can sometimes suction it out!  \n\nWhether either of these are medically acceptable I have no idea but after over 25 years as a swimmer it works for me.  Just don't get me locked up for behaing madly!!!
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You have a pinched sciatic nerve, probably aggrevated by the back problems, especially if the last two lumbar vertebra (L4 and L5) had disc ruptures.\n\nI beg you to get in the POOL and swim laps for 1/4 mile each dy until you get used to it, then "bump" the distance to 3/8 and then to 1/2 mile every day.  Nonstop.  Use the backstroke if you're a poor swimmer.\n\nTry this every day for six months before you complain that it isn't helping.  Hydrotherapy such as a whirlpool or water aerobics are nice TOYS, but the thing you need is for those tiny little muscles that run up and down the spine to themselves be stronger, and any other exercise you try is going to hurt you!
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My daughter & I both get a sharp shooting pain through our right shoulder. It feels like your being electricuted. I asked the doctor about it & she said it's mild nerve damage that should correct itself with exercise.
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do you want to get taller or lose weight? If its both, then you can try swimming. I (and other people too) have noticed that it stretches out my body; including my spine. It's helped me get a better posture and work out my entire body. In my opinion, i think it's better than other exercises because it keeps me cool. Hope this helps and good luck :)
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I am a personal trainer and so many people have this problem.  Have you looked into something called Somatics?  This has been very beneficial to the ones that have used it for shoulder, back, etc.  You can get the paper back book for the exercises on Amazon.com.  It is just called Somatics and is written by Thomas Hanna.  You could also check out Paul Chek website for his book called How to Eat, Move, and Be Healthy.
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Yikes\n\nWell,.. Dont worry about your  fly.. not everyone enjoys it or is good at it... Take me\n\nI have coached swimming, been on a swim team myself,.. taught lessons, and am now MOM to a swimmer who's butterfly is fantastic... and yet..... while I can teach fly I CANT swim it!\n\nThe advice to eat something like a muffinb or other absorbing food like bread etc... should help.. \nIm more wondering why you are taking in so much water... keeping your head down when you breathe too close tot he water maybe?\n\nMaybe swamping y olurself a bit?\n\nId work on getting better at not taking in the water.. because whatever you are doing that is causing that if yu can improve that your fly will improve as well...\n\nGood Luck..hope you feel better!\n\nWismom
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you need to relax properly it's natural to float lie on your back and realx if you feel like you are sinking move your hands under water in a small figure of eight try it \nhope that helps
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Face your fears. Try something slow and then build up. I had to do this with my daughter. It was swimming, but she now fights me to get out of the water. Go for it and you will be so proud of yourself, not only for learning something that you like, but also that you faced your fear of something.
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You might be gaining weight through your fat turning into muscle, which weighs more.\n\nI'd stop doing any weights in the gym, and do more cardiovascular work. If you get a bad back stick to more swimming- I'd go everyday if possible.
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First of all, some people can and some people can't.  It has to do with the center of mass in your body and whatnot.  But, what I would do is take a big lung full of air (don't just fill your mouth, make sure your chest expands when you breath in), and bend over in the water, laying yourself softly on top of it, and relax.  If your hips start to sink, try to put your weight on your chest and upper body where all the air is (basically, lean forward slightly).  Also, you have to have your face in the water to be able to float.
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Wow, strange question.\n\nI'm not really sure there is a way to get rid of these.  If you aren't doing a particular exercise to build them, they're probably just part of your body structure, and you'll have to live with them.\n\nYou might try relaxing your shoulders more (if you generally hold your shoulders up in your posture, all tense-like).\n\nYou might also just give up and become a female body builder.  Just promise me you won't get all veiny and gross about it.
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It could be your sinuses. If I get too much water in my sinuses I often get painful headaches. It usually takes a couple of hours after I swim, though. If I feel a headache coming on after I swim , I take Sudafed or it's generic form. The chlorine can do some substantial damage to your sinuses if you are sensitive to it.\n\nIt could also have something to do with your neck alignment. A pinched nerve or muscle tension my be the cause. Have a swim instructor look at your head position when swimming. Are your ears underwater when swimming? If not, the strain on your neck from you lifting your head might be a cause.
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eat healthy. stretch REALLY good. drink a lot of water or gatorade. pace yourself, but sprint the last lap...also, keep a consisten breathing pattern: in through your nose, out through your mouth. last, do your best. Good luck!
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swimming is by far the best sport.  you can swim a couple times a week.  and if the person is slouching too much, it almost wouldnt matter with regular swimming.  the swimming would protect the back far more then the slouching all day.  its an all around excercise that keeps the spine in good shape.  i wouldnt say that it would correct all problems because what if  this was something that was unavoidable no matter what?  so...in that case, swimming would counter it.  but, there is no other sport that is better for posture then swimming.
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Sure you can get taller. Swimming usually makes your shoulders broad though. Try swimming for about 3 times a week. surely NOT everyday or you'll get sore from all the exercise.  Basketball or anything JUMPY will help you grow taller.