Recovery Stories

Earlier this year, during a backstroke training session, I injured my lower back. I was working on improving my kick speed, and during a series of sprints, I suddenly felt a sharp pulling sensation across my lower back. At first, I though...

Last fall, while training for a swim meet, I started feeling an unusual ache in my right knee. At first, I thought it was just minor soreness from pushing off the wall too hard during turns. But after a few more practices, the pain got wor...

Last summer, during a regular training session, I experienced a shoulder muscle strain. I was practicing freestyle sprints, and probably due to fatigue and slight form breakdown, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my right shoulder during a p...

For a long time, I struggled with calf cramps during swimming—especially during longer sessions or when pushing off the wall. The pain would come on suddenly, forcing me to stop mid-swim and stretch it out at the poolside. I consulted a s...