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What Causes Severe Pain In Shoulders From Swimming?

Hello, I have been experiencing severe pain in my shoulders from swimming and I don t know what the cause is. I have seen a physical therapist and sports doctor and the advice and excercises didn t help. About 30minutes into practice, I will have severe pain in my left shoulder and I would stop and stretch it out and keep going. This will lead to numbness in the forearm and fingers or pain for days after if I continue swimming (My coach is aware of this). Ice does help but the injury is definitely still there. I have practice for 12hours a week in the water and 3outside so is that over exercising with the injury? And should I go see a surgeon? Thanks
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain.
To get relief from the pain and for quick healing:
1. Do hot fomatation at the site.
2. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day.
3. Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen to reduce pain and local swelling or inflammation.
4. Do not lift weight or try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time to heal.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Causes Severe Pain In Shoulders From Swimming?

Hi, Thanks for your query. The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain. To get relief from the pain and for quick healing: 1. Do hot fomatation at the site. 2. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day. 3. Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen to reduce pain and local swelling or inflammation. 4. Do not lift weight or try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time to heal. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care