Is swimming a prblm for cervical patient

2018-07-23 15:03:29

Asked for Female, 29 Years

Should I go for swimming if m having stiffness in my shoulders?? , I have spondylitis but presently m having stiffness, and unable to rotate my head completely... No dizziness... Only stiffness in my shoulders and cervical

Answers (8)

Dr. Bhairavi Pawar (PT)

Physiotherapist

19 yrs expPune

First rule out the cause for your shoulder stifness. Swimming is the best exercise for whole body. But consult before proceeding.

Next Steps

visit nearby physiothrapist doctor

Answered2018-07-24 09:44:43

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Dr. Vishwas Virmani (PT)

Physiotherapist

28 yrs expNoida

Take frequent Breaks at work. Core Strengthening Exercises. Use cervical pillow. Use Back Support. Self Massage the back of neck.

Answered2018-07-24 03:52:25

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Sexologist

15 yrs expHyderabad

Swimming is an excellent way to strengthen your neck and back and overcome or prevent painful injury.But make sure that you know proper swimming technique.And do adequete warmup and stretching before going to swim.

Next Steps

anyway better to consult a doctor or physio for more investigation.

Answered2018-07-24 03:27:50

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Dr. Harish Grover (PT)

Physiotherapist

12 yrs expGurgaon

Swimming willl help you in your cervical problem But do some stretching before and a hot shower afterwards is a must

Answered2018-07-23 17:24:05

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Ms. Anuradha Sharma (PT)

Geriatric Physiotherapist

17 yrs expNoida

No tk physiotherapy treatment and stretching exercises of neck and shoulder firstly. After neck strength exercises you can do swimming

Answered2018-07-23 16:26:16

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Dr. Ajay Madhwal (PT)

Physiotherapist

10 yrs expDelhi

No avoid swimming as it will increase the problem. Try strengthening your neck shoulder and scapular muscles.

Next Steps

Consult a physiotherapist and do some stretching and strengthening exercises

Answered2018-07-23 16:25:44

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Dr. Vinoth Devarajan (PT)

Physiotherapist

19 yrs expSalem

If you have pain in your pain. Avoid swimming pool till your pain get rid off

Answered2018-07-24 16:47:17

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Ms. Poonam (PT)

Physiotherapist

16 yrs expNoida

Yes you can do swimming for sure, but instead of free style swimming try breast stroke.

Next Steps

Consult with physiotherapist

Answered2018-07-24 12:15:09

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