Swimming is active stretching. Again, mobility is very important during the rehabilitation process. Active stretching helps keeps the muscles loose and flexible, and swimming is a great way to stretch. Swimming is a cardio workout. One the most frustrating results of an injury is the inability to stay active and exercise.
Swimming is a cardio workout that provides the opportunity for someone who is still healing from an injury to stay in shape. When sustained, this action causes tightness in the calf muscles that become cramps if the tension is not relieved.
Some swimmers use fins to kick more powerfully in an attempt to avoid the plantar flexion. Unfortunately, fins also can cause cramping because they place more pressure on the feet during the kicking phase. This causes unnecessary calf muscle contractions during swimming, which can lead to cramps. Electrolyte imbalance in the body can cause muscle cramps.
Limited blood supply also can cause leg cramps. For instance, when the body is exposed to extreme cold water, it can constrict the blood vessels that supply leg muscles. This can lead to cramping and muscle fatigue. Just rest it for a few weeks. I have a calf that acts up and I stop running for sure.
Now swimming could be okay as long as you are not aggressively pushing off the wall. Lots of possibilities, but the last time I killed my calf I also heard a snap - turned out to be a plantaris muscle. Hurt like heck, but luckily since we no longer swing in trees the muscle is no longer needed they use it for donor muscle, in fact. So the worst may not be what is hurt. GBarrett - AM Swimming is probably ok, but if you do flip turns, don't use the leg you hurt to push off.
As a semi-frequent calf strainer myself, I've found that it is very easy to only take a week or two off from running and then re-injure the calf. My conservative approach is now to take at least 2 weeks off from both running and biking, then start easy biking for another 2 weeks assuming no pain , and then gradually start running after about 4 weeks. Have you heard the term "calf heart attack"? You are describing the exact same issues I've dealt with before. It's basically a micro-tear deep in the muscle and not a pulled muscle.
This could take months to recover from if you don't take it easy. Check out the Runner's World article below. It helped tremendously. It's also good information for all runners. Race Reports! Updated posts. My threads. My favorite threads. General Discussion Triathlon Talk » Pulled my calf Rss Feed. Moderators: k9car , alicefoeller Reply. Axis of Weasel. Subject: Pulled my calf Is it ok to swim? I dont think I'll be doing any running this week.
Argh, my marathon is in Nov. This had to happen now Neck and shoulder injuries from swimming include: Irritation and inflammation in the shoulders Rotator cuff tendonitis or tears Shoulder impingement syndrome, which is a result of pressure on the rotator cuff muscles from part of the shoulder blade when the arm is lifted overhead Tears in the cartilage around the shoulder socket Neck and low back pain Bicep tendonitis Swimmers might also experience knee injuries.
Causes of swimming injuries Overtraining Not enough rest periods Poor stroke mechanics Poor breathing technique Poor flexibility or range of motion Decreased rotator cuff or shoulder blade scapular muscle strength Poor core strength or stability Decreased hip muscle strength Treating Swimming Injuries The best ways to prevent injuries are to warm up properly before swimming, and take part in preseason and in-season strengthening and conditioning programs.
Strength training should focus on: Rotator cuff and scapular muscles to improve stability of the shoulders Quadriceps thigh muscles and hip muscles to improve the kick, specifically for the breaststroke Abdominal muscles and core Using pull-buoys or paddles for gradual resistance in the water also provides sport-specific strengthening.
Preventing Swimming Injuries: Tips for Improving Stroke Mechanics It's important to gradually increase the intensity and length of swims to avoid overtraining. Freestyle stroke When breathing, keep the head in line with the body to avoid neck pain or numbness and tingling in the arms. Rotate the body toward the breathing side to avoid turning the neck too far and over-reaching with the arms. Breathe equally to both sides to prevent excess stress on one side of the neck.
Backstroke Weak muscles in the front of the neck will tire more quickly than strong ones, resulting in neck soreness with increased laps.
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