I have been working with endurance athletes for over 20 years, helping them locate the source of pain and then designing self-treatments they can do even while racing or training. I am currently doing some research regarding common pain experienced by endurance swimmers. I know that the shoulder is a major problem, but I've also considered that the constant turning of the head toward the side in order to breath will cause spasms to form in a muscle called sternocleidomastoid (SCM for short). This is the muscle that causes tinnitus, dizziness, loss of equilibrium, and pain in the ear.
I need to know if any of the swimmers on this site have experienced this problem. Also, please let me know if there is anything else that is a common pain for swimmers. When I finish my research I'll be happy to share an easy self-treatment for this muscle.
Thanks so much for you input,
Julie Donnelly
Don't let pain cause a DNF! YOU are your own Best Therapist! Visit http://www.FlexibleAthlete.com and http://www.Julstro.com to learn logical solutions to repetitive strain injuries and how to stretch safely.
I need to know if any of the swimmers on this site have experienced this problem. Also, please let me know if there is anything else that is a common pain for swimmers. When I finish my research I'll be happy to share an easy self-treatment for this muscle.
Thanks so much for you input,
Julie Donnelly
Don't let pain cause a DNF! YOU are your own Best Therapist! Visit http://www.FlexibleAthlete.com and http://www.Julstro.com to learn logical solutions to repetitive strain injuries and how to stretch safely.