My lead shoulder gets tired

[lastings]

One thing that I have really noticed this winter is that when I have hit too many balls (70+), my left shoulder (i'm a rightly) becomes very fatigued.   Basically to the point where it becomes a serious hindrance on my swing.  Once I start to feel the fatigue, my whole swing falls apart and practicing any further seems pointless.  (or, probably even counter-productive).   Once this begins to happen, I specifically notice swing changes that take place as my body is compensating.  

More concerning, is that I imagine this is happening (to some extent) in the rounds I am playing.  towards the end of the round, I am sure this fatigue is taking place, and my swing compensations are taking over, resulting in inconsistencies.  

 

Is there anyone else out there who is feeling this same fatigue.  Is it possible some sort of swing movement that is putting added stress on this shoulder that I can possibly correct?  

 

 

[DaveP043]

15 minutes ago, lastings said:

Is there anyone else out there who is feeling this same fatigue.  Is it possible some sort of swing movement that is putting added stress on this shoulder that I can possibly correct?  

I don't get fatigued when I practice, basically because I limit my practice sessions to 40 minutes or so.  I also make sure to stretch before I play or practice, specifically stretches that help loosen my shoulders.  In my opinion, its definitely possible that the fatigue or soreness you feel is related to something you do in your swing.  Its also completely possible that its coming from a physical issue that isn't caused in any way by your swing, but an issue that golf is aggravating, and potentially causing to worsen.  As we usually do at TST, I'd refer you to experts.  A good golf instructor can help you with your swing, and a competent doctor could evaluate the overall health of your shoulder.

[Howling Coyote]

Maybe you are doing something in your swing.  Make a video of your swing and have someone look at it.

If your swing looks fine, then maybe you are developing tendinitis?

[Buckeyebowman]

And don't forget that when you hit 70+ full shots in practice that's about twice as many as you will hit in 18 holes of golf! How many times do you play 36 in a day? And I don't know how old you are, but I'm 64 and I'll only hit one small bucket at a crack. Your stuff wears out! Why stress it? When practice becomes unproductive, stop!

I'm also an archer. Once I learned to shoot my bow, I knew how to shoot my bow! I didn't need to go out and fling a dozen dozen at the target. I learned to make every shot count! Maybe do the same when hitting balls.

[Jack Watson]

I can only offer that for me hitting balls on a range is infrequent and when it happens it's no more than forty.

If you feel pain,  stop and consult professional help.  

 

[lastings]

Never pain.. only fatigue.. 

[Buckeyebowman]

On 3/18/2017 at 1:20 PM, lastings said:

Never pain.. only fatigue.. 

Sounds even more like me, and I think the lead shoulder fatigue is a clue. I've been known to get a little "quick" from the top. I've battled that for years, and constantly work to try to smooth out the transition. Jumping can put a lot of strain on that left shoulder.

Plus, I don't know if you have any old injuries, sports or otherwise to that part of your body. I didn't dislocate the shoulder, but when playing football I ginched it up somehow. The pain went away fairly quickly, but those kinds of connective tissues don't "unginch" all by themselves. They can be unnoticeable most of the time, but as time goes on they will manifest as fatigue or a dull ache when stressed.

If it becomes too bothersome maybe have an Orthopedist check it out.