Normal and I wouldn't worry about it. You managed to engage your upper back muscles :-) that is good!

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maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
Fishtwitch is chlorintined!
disclaimer: PhD not MD

Awesome. That makes me happy. Thank you.

If they stay tight, rolling out with a lacrosse ball or something similar helps me out.

What TC said. You engaged different muscles, most likely because the paddles require an increased strength AND because they correct the angle of your hand to a more powerful position. (This varies slightly depending on the paddle & what straps you use - some allow you to "cheat" much more than others..)

Keep engaging those muscles, every time you swim!!

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AW

I thought of you when I swam today. I swam midday ,which I don't usually do. It was cold and I wasn't looking forward to getting in the water but I sucked it up because you've been doing it!

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maybe she's born with it, maybe it's chlorine
Fishtwitch is chlorintined!
disclaimer: PhD not MD

Thanks for all the great replies. I'm so glad to have some 'real' swimmers as friends. And I appreciate the encouragement

TC - thanks for much for telling me I helped you to get to the pool. That amazes me. It made me smile.