How to Diagnose Shoulder/Neck Syndrome in Rowers

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Many oarsmen and women experience shoulder/neck syndrome on a yearly basis. It is no wonder, as rowers utilize their neck, shoulders, arms and back during the rowing motion.

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Scheduled doctors appointment

How to Diagnose Shoulder/Neck Syndrome in Rowers

Step 1

Perform a physical evaluation of patients if they are rowers complaining of shoulder/ neck pain. Aching pain in your upper back, neck and shoulder is the first symptom. The pain is typically on the outside of the arm if the rower is a sweep oar rower.
Step 2

Ask questions pertaining to shoulder/neck syndrome. Feeling arm spasms, “heavy” arms and weakness in the affected arm are all characteristics of shoulder/neck syndrome.
Step 3

Advise patients to rest, massage and stretch to improve and relieve shoulder/neck pain.