Abstract: Swimming is a sport that involves activity in several segments of the human body. The
neck and shoulders are highly loaded and mobile anatomical regions arranged in the motor
chains of swimming. Active swimmers often suffer from functional and organic damage in this
area because of mechanical overload. The purpose of this article is to look at common problems
in the neck and shoulder area in people practicing this sport and therapeutic approaches applied
in the practice of the physician specialist in physical and rehabilitation medicine. The most
common risk factors for pain and muscle imbalance in the neck and shoulders in swimmers as
well as complaints, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment are presented. The clinical case shows
the importance of the correct body position and breathing technique in the water for the good
health and the results of the athlete.
Key words: swimmers, cervical-shoulder complex, risk factors, pain, muscle imbalance

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