While athletes and people who stay active may be healthier overall, they are more vulnerable to certain types of injuries. Swimmers in particular and people who do hard work with their body every day are more likely to experience shoulder pain. Our shoulders have a very wide range of motion, which allows us to reach in multiple directions. Swimmers, athletes and workers do the same repetitive movements over and over again, making use of their arm strength.
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