[Paddlewise] wrist pain and BSK ...

>On Wed, 27 Dec 2000 09:32, Kathleen wrote:

>>Subject: [Paddlewise] wet suits and...
>>
>>i really appreciate the advice and pointers.  i did go paddling, in as much 
>>gear as i could put on (3 layers, which brought me up to 3mm).  it was a 
>>sheltered harbor and then the napa river, which was Squirly Currentlandia, 
>>for a while, and then a beautiful slough (which was Beautiful 
>>Birdlandia).  my friend is a more experienced kayaker than me, though she 
>>got her BSK certificate 3 years ago and really appreciated all the 
>>fundamentals i just learned and the exercises my teacher just gave 
>>us.   although i will say it is hard to do those exercises in weird water.


	Kathleen, what's a BSK certificate?


>>that's the good news.  the bad news is i have a wrist problem that is 
>>impairing my violin playing (that's my profession) and apparently my 
>>kayaking too.  i think it's going to be boat-out-of-the-water for a few 
>>weeks.  GOD, i dread that.  i guess i'll investigage Power Yoga (thanks for 
>>the tip) and work on lower-body conditioning <sigh>.
>>
>>i'd rather be paddling.
>>
>>>becoming addicted,
>>
>>>kcd
>>kathleen comalli dillon


	I just returned from several days of hiking and camping in the desert and
desert mountains.  One night my left wrist became very sore & painful,
somewhat swollen.  I think this was from a combination of repetitively
using a walking stick over rough terrain and also slipping once or twice
and bracing myself suddenly against the ground and rocks.  At any rate, a
friend recommended arnica, a "natural homeopathic remedy".  Ever skeptical,
but feeling all too sore, I gave it a try and massaged some arnica gel on
my wrist when I got back home.  To my surprise, the relief was definite and
instantaneous.  It's only been a day now, but so far so good.
	This stuff came from a health food store in a tube with indications for
use as follows: "Temporary relief of bruises & minor muscle & joint pain,
swelling & stiffness from over-exercising, sprains, falls, blows, and
sports injuries."
	Has anyone else used arnica (or other homeopathic remedies for that
matter) for similar problems?  I'm thinking about shoulder soreness for
example.

	Here's wishing Safe, injury-free holidays and new year to all,
	John Somers

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