Swimmer's shoulder is one of the most common complaints I see in the pool community. Here's what's actually happening when it strikes. Nearly all my small talk eventually leads to "so when did you decide you wanted to be a physical therapist?" I've gotten that question a hundred times, and I give everyone the same answer: "I knew as a freshman in high school." I count myself lucky to have found my passion early. I come from a family of athletes, swimmers specifically, and my parents shuttled me between practices…