EXERCISE: WHICH SPORT? SWIMMING
No sport is good or bad in itself; what counts is how you go about it. But for anyone with back trouble (past or present) seek medical advice particularly if you plan to play a contact sport
Swimming provides the body an opportunity to bring many muscles into activity at the same time. It encourages contolled mobility and, without putting undue strain on the spine, promotes muscle elasticity. It is valuable for people with back problems: the water provides support and the exercise can be undertaken without stressing the spinal column. The buoyancy of the water minimises the effects of gravity, making it easier to move.
Free style and the backstroke give the whole body regular and rhythmic movement but rely on a rotation of the spine. If you swim breast stroke, try not to keep your head out of the water all the time, as this extended position can put a strain on the neck. Try wearing goggles and learn to breathe out with your face under the water. In this way the head is kept in line with the body and the neck stress minimised. Exercise within the painfree threshold.
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