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The Causes Of Neck Pain In Swimming

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Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth
Jan 16, 2015
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If you suffer from neck tension or pain after swimming you'll know how annoying it is but have you considered it might be something in your stroke technique causing it?

Here's three classic stroke flaws that place a large load on the muscles in your neck, which commonly lead to pain and discomfort in the neck or trapezius muscles.


1. Looking Skywards Whil…

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