Pool work can unload joints and still overload the shoulder. Read scapular control and lumbar pacing before racing volume.
Suggested topic order
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Shoulder Arms & shoulders
The shoulder trades stability for the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body, relying heavily on the rotator cuff muscles rather than bone to stay centered.
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Lower Back Spine & core
The lumbar spine bears more compressive load than any other spinal region, making low back pain the single most common musculoskeletal complaint worldwide.
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Core Spine & core
The core is the coordinated group of trunk muscles that stabilizes the spine and pelvis, transferring force between the upper and lower body during nearly every movement.
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Neck Spine & core
The seven cervical vertebrae and the soft tissues that carry the head — posture load, disc and facet pain, and graded mobility work.