I started swimming laps again in the summer of 2012. I have had an on and off history of swimming especially when I have a running injury. I got invited to join the local masters team after a few weeks and decided to give it a try. I think I started going in July or August.
The workouts were very challenging and we used paddles often. At the same time I should mention that I was taking violin lessons and practicing for 30-45 minutes every day. That's not a lot but I did notice some fatigue and soreness in my upper back while playing.
In November we had a few workouts involving paddles and backstroke which I think were my catalysts. That is when I got injured and initially thought I had torn my left bicep. A visit to the doctor revealed that nothing major had happened - likely some soft tissue damage. I was given a high dose of ibuprofen and told to ice it and rest. I did that and used tiger balm which felt great, but the whole thing was very painful. My left arm was very swollen initially and for at least a couple of weeks. I had bruising on my left bicep.
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