<whine> Anybody out there ever tear an intercostal muscle? If so, what helped, what didn't help, and did you ever get better? Is there hope for paddling again (doctor says no-no, for now)? Is it ok to paddle if it doesn't hurt while I'm doing it? It's been a month since I injured it (while paddling) by (a) using a different style paddle -- for the first time -- for an extended period, and (b) working harder than usual while paddling (because using an unfamiliar instrument). The first day or two it felt like whiplash in the whole upper right torso. Now, it's a real soreness activated by certain movements and deep breaths. I've just started chiropractic and ultrasound treatment. I was looking forward to going to the Bean kayak symposium -- and still am -- but was in particular looking forward to trying out boats, of course.... </whine> *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Jul 10 2000 - 19:34:26 PDT
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