Swimmer’s shoulder is a condition in which one or both shoulders are painful to the touch. It can be caused by overuse and/or injury to the rotator cuff muscles, which are located on the back of the shoulders.
The most common cause of swimmer’s shoulder is overuse. Swimmers tend to use their arms more than other athletes, and they may not stretch out their arms before swimming. This causes an imbalance in the muscles of the shoulder, causing pain. Injury can also cause swimmer’s shoulder, usually from a fall or from hitting your arm on something while swimming.
Common symptoms
Pain
Pain in the front of your shoulder
Swelling
Swelling and stiffness in the arm
Inflammation
Inflammation in the joint
Redness
Redness in the shoulder area
Weakness
Weakness in the arm, shoulder, and elbow
Limited Movement
Difficulty moving the arm
Common treatment methods
Resting and taking time off from physical activity to let your body heal itself without any further damage.
Icing can help reduce inflammation
Anti-inflammatory medication can help relieve the pain and inflammation caused by the injury
Physical therapy can also be used as a treatment for this condition, and it should be done for about 3 weeks to allow the body to heal itself.
