Lower stomach pain after swimming in pool?
is it normal to have lower stomach pain after being in a pool? I have had this for several days now. I noticed it shortly after getting out of the pool i felt bloated then started cramping. after an hour the bloat went away but im still cramping. and it seems to be right in the center of my lower abdomen. I had a hystrectomy many yrs ago and only have a partial left over still but thats it and have not been sexually active for over a yr and a half so i know it has nothing to do with that, what would cause this? chemicals in the pool being out of wack or what? is that a possibility?
Why does swimming help reduce back pain?
It can help reduce back pain, maybe very often, but it is not a perfect cure for all forms of such pain.In the water, there is little to no weight pressing on your spine so it can relax a little and maybe expand a bit. A respite from constant pressure has to help, especially in the short term.In running, each time your foot impacts the ground, there is a shock that goes up your leg and into your spine. I am not saying this has to be bad but it can be. There is no such shock in swimming.Swimming works your back and ab muscles and good swimmers do a lot of twisting so it also works - gently- your obliques. In the long term, this is going to help your back.
Is swimming good for back pain and the spine in general?
Yes, swimming is an excellent exercise for the back. A lot of people who have back pain do swim to get some relief from pain due to the buoyancy, as well as strengthen the back and torso muscles to help prevent back pain.That said, you need to keep in mind that there are back conditions that need specific care. I would never recommend just jumping in a pool without seeing a doctor and getting a good diagnosis first. You might need some work with a physical therapist before being cleared to swim laps. You might have other water exercises recommended to you.In spite of being overweight and middle-aged, I am not prone to back issues and I attribute this partially to luck and partially to the fact that I am a swimmer.
Is a swimming breast stroke good or bad for people with lower back pain?
I'd say it was good. Your back pain is not caused by swimming, it's caused by tight muscles attached to your pelvis that have taken yourt pelvis and the bones above it out of alignment.You can fix the problem yourself with a set of flexibility exercises designed to get your pelvis and the bones above it back into better alignment.For the long story: - if you fill in the contact form at the bottom of Global Back Care website - http://www.globalbackcare.com/co... - and ask for a complimentary copy of the Back Pain Relief ebook, I'll send it to you. (This offer is open to anyone else reading this post.)Included in the book is a more detailed explanation of what I've just outlined and the exercises designed to both analyze the cause of the problem and fix the problem. If you find that the information is useless, press the delete button.The rule of thumb is that for 80% of people there's an 80% chance they can get themselves back to 80% of good musculo-skeletal condition in around 80 days - if they're diligent. Them's not bad odds.Good luck. If you spend a couple of hours every night doing the exercises - three of which are really relaxation postures - you should soon be on the way to recovery. If you were to take a week off work and ran through the 2-hour routine four times a day, then I'd say your recovery could be even shorter.In the meantime stay tuned, highly tuned and remember, I can give you the exercises but I can't do them for you.Regards and best wishesJohn MillerPS: if you want to read more about this and similar joint and muscle pain questions I've answered over the past year or so, click on this link:John Miller
Can swimming relieve my back pain or make it worse?
Hi yes swimming can help as your body is floating so you don't have to worry about holding yourself up in the water as you would need to if you were on land. i myself have lower back pain and find it great, it is better when the water is warm/hot as your muscles can relax. if swimming makes you tired you can walk laps in all directions, forward, backwards and sideways.i would also see a physiotherapist to ask about going to hydrotherapy class which is an exercise program run by a physio and they will give you, your own program that you can then take away and work on by yourself, which is mostly what i do, if there are any problems you can go back and ask them. hopes this helps
Is swimming bad for spine?
When there are no injuries, no severe spinal deformities, or advanced degenerative processes in the spine, when the only problem causing back pain is weak muscles and prolonged and/or repeated bad posture - it is now a known fact that this is the case for 85 to 90% of back pain sufferers -, swimming regularly is an excellent choice of physical activity.Swimming strengthens the back, the entire back, and it does that symmetrically. In fact, almost every muscle in your body is working when you are swimming. Additionally, this sport constitutes an excellent cardio-vascular form of exercise while being kind to your joints.Most recommended swimming style:To help back pain, the two most recommended swimming styles are the front crawl and the backstroke. Breaststroke is not recommended as it can lead to more back pain if performed incorrectly, especially if you swim with your head constantly out of the water. This tends to put a great deal of pressure on the neck and it hollows the back.If you have doubts about performing the crawl or the backstroke correctly, take one or two lessons to perfect your style in the beginning. There is no shame in wanting to do things right. You will feel safer about returning to physical activity and this is crucial. Most back sufferers fear hurting themselves and find it difficult to believe that their back is actually an extremely strong and sturdy structure, hence their reluctance to return to sport. The proven reality shows that, in fact, quite the opposite is true: a gradual return to a physical activity which strengthens the back muscles will in many cases of non-specific back pain (caused by weak muscles and bad posture only) eradicate completely and for good the pain.Have you been suffering from back pain for years? Have you seen all the doctors and they can find nothing structurally wrong with your back? Then chances are you fall into the 85 to 90% of back pain cases which are simply caused by weak muscles and repeated bad posture. The only way to correct this is to start practicing a sport - or to do exercises - which strengthen the back muscles, all of them from top to bottom. Swimming is one of those sports.
Is it possible for swimming to hurt my lower back?
Easily possible. Swimming involves just about every muscle in your body. If you haven't swam in a year and then started up and pushed yourself then you could hurt your lower back. Back pain is pretty common for swimmers, though usually it's upper back and shoulders. Usually if I get lower back pain I focus on stretching and taking 3-4 days off before starting back up at a lower intensity. If you feel sore I wouldn't worry too much, but if there's any sharp pain after a week then I would get it checked out. Also be careful with your swimming form since it can be easier to hurt yourself with poor technique. Source: 14 years competitively swimming
What are some good cars for tall people with lower back pain?
I’m not that tall (5′10″), but had suffered back pain numerous times (tho years ago) and had trouble getting into my cars. Still remembering the pain after all these years I bought a Kia Soul - do have to lower a small bit but not much. Once inside have at least 4″ of headroom. Just went into the garage and got in my wife’s Kia Rio. If my back would go out, the pain of trying to get into her car would be too excruciating. For a much taller person, perhaps a van would be better.
Is it good for back pain to swim in cold sea temperatures?
Im an 80-year-old man who spends summers on the coast of Maine. I love to swim in the ocean for 20 or 30 minutes each day. The water is cold (55 degrees F), but it doesnt bother me. My real question is whether doing this is bad for my heart, because my heart rate is sometimes irregular. Are my cold-water swims OK?Video: This Unusual Method Relieves Years of Upper AND Lower Back Pain...First of all, congratulations! Anyone who is 80 years old and is up to the challenge of a daily swim in the ocean deserves our admiration. You obviously have both courage and a zest for life.Now, is it wise for you to swim in the cold ocean water? Swimming is an excellent exercise for your heart, arteries, lungs and muscles. If you enjoy swimming in cold water and have been doing it for some time with no ill effects, its probably fine for you. But I do have three concerns.For these reasons, and because ocean water can be treacherous, I think it would be healthier for you to swim in a pool with temperatures in the 70s or low 80-degree range.But if you want to continue to swim in the ocean, I surely wouldnt advise you to stop. Swimming daily is most likely better for your health than not doing so. I would suggest you always swim with someone close by and make sure that person knows CPR. Be on the lookout for warning symptoms: If you feel faint or notice irregular or missed heartbeats, get out of the water.Here in Boston we have a fearless group of men who, by long tradition, take a swim in our salty harbor every New Years Day. Then they try to get a suntan regardless of the weather. They enter the ocean at the foot of L Street, and theyre called the L Street Brownies. Of course, the rest of us think theyre crazy. But their pictures are in the paper every year, because we all admire their spirit, too.