Swimmer's Shoulder Injury?

I've been a competitive swimmer since the age of 9 (I'm 16 now). A few years ago when i did my backstroke start, i injured my shoulder - not sure what I did - never had it checked...Now for high school swimming, i have a sharp pain in my shoulder for the recovery and pull-through phases of my butterfly and freestyle strokes. What is wrong with my shoulder and what should I do about it?

I used to swim. My shoulders click now and they pop here and there. I do not get pain, as you do. But, we are not engineered for so much locomotion by our arms.

Your anatomy will be forever changed. It is most likely torn cartilage. If it isn't that bad, deal with it. If it is, you can have surgery that may clean the damage up.

At any rate, ask your physician at your next check up. Another good source for advice is your coach, he/she may have seen your issue a few times before. Additionally, he/she may be able to suggest exercises and home remedies to alleviate some of the pain.

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