How do I get rid of shoulder pain when swimming?
456606
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
1046158
I just had that happen to me.I went to the doctor and it was a muscle strain underneath my shoulder blade in the area of my rotater cuff.They just gave me some ibuprofen and said that my muscle was swollen and that would take care of it.It also caused pain when I would breathe,in my upper back and also my chest.So try the Ibuprofen,it should help you but it could take a few days for the swelling to go down if your muscle is swollen.He also said to take it easy on my arm for a few days.
541740
Sounds like you have injured your rotator cuff.  Go to a doctor, get some x-rays, lay off using the shoulder for lifting weights.  Put ice on the shoulder to reduce swelling, and then heat to make the muscles relax.  Get a massage.  \n\nThe best you can do is to go to your doctor and get a professional opinion.  \n\nCheers, K
1026506
swimming pool excercises are the easiest on your joints & musles...jogging,areobics & running are the worce ones to do as they jar your joints causing inflamton & over time can make them weaker....imagine the amount of force & pressure put on them when you lieterally are repeatedly "slamming" them with all your body weight....\n plus swimming helps keep your body cool,prevents over heating great muscle resistance...some places offer "Aqua areobics" which is basically doing the same movements as in a class,in the pool..\n Leaving out a lot of carbs will help you loose weight too...remove one thing at a time ,every 2 weeks,drink plenty of water,avoid ALL sweetners (artificals are really bad for you body,as your body was never intended to process them,plus they are so nasty to taste)....add more veggies,without the dips or salad dressings....condiments are added caloiries too..read the food labels to find the lowest source of saturated fats....avoid process foods....soy/soybean oil/vegetable oils(they are soy mostly) are now genetically altered & have very little protient values as they had 20 years ago.\n Stick with chicken or fish....cooked anyway but deep fried ...uncooked veggies have more nutrients than steamed,stir fried or boiled ones do.....frozen ones do too,canned ones have a lot of sodium/salt added,unless they are fresh off the plant,they loose their protien vaules more than the other 2 do....\n Try to avoid salty foods,as salt/sodium causes water retention...making you bloated.....\n Rice,corn & potatoes/fries , have a very high carb content.....\n Use extra virgin olive oil to cook in ...it has a very light taste & is a good fat....vegetable oil is full of saturated fat,clogs ateries & packs on the weight.\n Better to use a small amount of real butter than maragine or spreads,as they are mostly hydroganated soy/vegetable oil..
1099536
Swimming is said to be good for muscle tone, therepy, and weight loss.
319567
before you swim, warm up your lungs by breathing bubbles under the pool and coming up, at least ten times or so. then start swimming long distances. \n\ni had your problem once, and i did the aforementioned action and i can hold my breath longer than before. \n\ngood luck.
800091
50 meters can be a long time if you're not in shape, but my guess is you're kicking like mad.\n\nWhat I would do is get one of those flotation devices some people just call "boards".  Hang onto it with your hands way out in front of you and just kick your way across the pool.  You'll soon find a kicking style that works for you.\n\nAfter that, you can add yours arms back in.
1052136
Hi Kim, with neck problems the list can go on and on.  If you have neck problems it can be something as simple as a pulled muscle to something more complex like a swollen thyroid gland.  \n\nSeeing a proper doctor can help you fix your medical ailments.  If you feel a slight burning sensation in your arm or finger tips whenever you move your neck, it is probably a pinched nerve.  It's no big deal, it can happen sometimes when a muscle knots up in your neck or upper back and it may be unpleasant but will go away in a day or two.  If you've had it for a couple of months, your doctor may ask you to have surgery to fix it.  \n\nMost commonly your doctor (IF the pain is severe enough) will prescribe to you a light muscle relaxer or suggest you take Aleve or extra strength Tylenol to relieve the pain.\n\nIf you feel like you can only move your neck to one side, you probably have a really wicked cramp that needs to be worked out.  If you cannot go to a massage therapist, I recommend doing the following:  Sit in a tub of warm water as hot as you can stand it for as long as you can stand it (obviously not so hot it can burn you and not too hot if you have heart problems, are taking blood thinners or have a pacemaker) and slowly work your neck starting with your chin turned to your shoulder and then touching your chest and then over to your other shoulder.  Do that a few times and step out and it should help.  NEVER do full circles with your neck as you can do permanent nerve/spinal damage with this.  \n\nAlternating hot packs/cold packs for 15 min at a time can help loosen the muscle group.  Inbetween switching, just make sure to stretch your neck out a bit each time.  \n\nYou can also take a tennis ball and hold it between your upper back and a wall and roll it across your back that way (or have someone else roll it for you) and slowly massage your neck with it.  The tennis ball is hard enough to work out your muscles, but soft enough to not hurt you.\n\nI recommend a good family practitioner if you need to see a doctor.  You can also see a Chiropractor (M.D. with extra musculo-skeletal training) an Osteopathic Doctor (a doctor who uses a full body approach to healing and who also uses the same chiropractic movements), an Ear Nose and Throat specialist, (Otolaryngology Doctor), they can help you determine if it's something more serious than a muscle glitch, however they usually require a referral from your primary care doc.  You can also see a physical therapist who can prescribe certain exercises for you to do.  Massage therapists also work well for that (massage school students often charge less for massages and are always observed by an instructor).\n\nIf it is a simple sprain, you can also learn simple stretching exercises that can help you avoid the injury in the future.  \n\nI also want to add that you may need a new pillow or a new mattress.  If you are not getting proper spinal alignment while you sleep, your neck can start to hurt from the weight of an improperly positioned support system.\n\nIt's also possible you may need new shoes.  When you are not getting proper support for your feet, you can have all sorts of alignment problems in your body and before you know it, you hurt all over.  If you can't afford new shoes, try getting arch support or memory foam inserts for your feet.  You can also see an Orthopedic Doctor (skeletal doctor) or a Podiatrist (foot doctor) for that.  If your injury is related to sports a Sports Medicine Doctor (who usually has training in all of the above) can help you out also.\n\nI hope this helps you and that your road to healing comes as painlessly as possible.  Good luck!
565276
Swimming. That's what I did. I have bad knees also, and after swimming, I don't have as many problem. And swimming doesn't hurt them, because you aren't putting pressure on them. I hope your knees get better. Have an awesome day :)
167943
Avoid salty foods, drink lots of water - this reduces the amount of water your body has to hold onto - (That is what my trainer tells me.)  Cardio exercise - Fast walking - swiming - running - about an hour a day(Again that is what my trainer told me)
128389
Swimming...I don't just like it, I LOVE it!\n\nIt's hard to get me OUT of the water....It's also great for getting rid of cellulite.\n\nThat's what works for me.
1028758
yes all the time!  I believe this would be caused by bad posture.  it tugs on your neck and shoulder muscles.  sit up straigt and take some breaks in between, get up walk around do some stretches, it should alleviate some pressure.
62402
raise your arms up so they form right angles. (elbows in front of shoulders, hands over elbows)\ntake a basketball or something simliar and place it between your elbows. \ninhale, and feel for your shoulder blades opening. \n*trickey part*: hold the breath and move your shoulders back, then down, away from your ears. (keep shoulders as relaxed as possible during all of this)\nexhale and send your elbows away from your torso and sqeeze the ball with your elbows (keep elbows in front of shoulders and hands over elbows). \nrepeat at least 5-15 times. enjoy!
946056
Swimming, alone, is a very strenuous workout.  You need to give your arms more time to recouperate.
394404
Try circuit training. Circuit training is when you have a set order of exercises that you will be doing. Do high reps at your first station for 1 minute. Use a weight light enough that you will be able to lift it continuously for the whole minute. Once done, rest for a minute and move to your next station. At your next station do your exercise for the minute then rest for a minute and so on. If 1 minute is too long do 30 or 45 second intervals.\nThe exercises you do should hit each of your major body parts; legs, back, chest, shoulders, arms, and abs. Try and do 3 movements per body part. Work through each body part, then cycle through each body part again doing a different exercise, then your final cycle through the body part with a different exercise.\nSuggestion for exercises:\nLegs - leg press, leg extensions, leg curls\nBack - lat pull downs, cable rows, straight arm pull downs\nChest - Press, incline press, flys\nShoulders - shoulder press, bent over flys, upright rows\narms - curls, tricep extensions, hammer curls\nabs - crunches, situps, hanging leg lifts\n\nThe key to lifting weights when swimming is to do high reps at light weights. You don't want to bulk up. Lift in the off season and start to cut down your lifting during the season. Make sure that you stretch out well after done. You don't want to lose flexibility.
750398
If I'm understanding correctly, the area you are refering to is a set of muscle called the Trapezius. It covers most of the upper half of the back reaching upward to cover the central part of the back of the neck. The trapezius supports the weight of the shoulders and must contract strongly to rotate the shoulder blade every time you raise your arm(s).\n\nSince it's a recurring pain, you may have trigger points (knots) built up in the muscle. A good way to find them and massage them out yourself, is to get a tennis ball and place it inside a sock. Back up against a wall with the ball placed between your back and the wall. Having the ball inside a sock lets you hang on to the end and drape it over your shoulder for more control.\n\nHave the ball sit along side the bony ridge of your shoulder blade. About an inch to the side of the spine. Now gently and slowly move your body so the ball rolls up and down the whole length of your shoulder blade. If you hit any areas that are extremely painful, you have found some trigger points (knots).\n\nDo this 6 or more times a day if you can and apply heat afterwards.\n\nSince it sounds like you do alot of working out, you may benefit by getting The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook, by Clair Davies. It has saved me hundreds in therapy bills. Good luck.
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Consider attending competitive swim team practices and listen to the coach's instruction for improving stroke mechanics. \n\nMany people have similar stroke deficiencies and need similar instruction to improve mechanics. \n\n\nBest wishes !