Re: [Paddlewise] Between the blades?!

That's a new one on me. I have had some type of nerve-like pinching between 
the shoulder blades (upper cervical) but not muscle fatigue. Regardless, all 
muscle fatigue self-rectifies at some point. The bigger muscle groups of the 
back can and do suffer significant abuse from incorrect paddling technique 
or over-zealous use strain - usually from pulling too much water too fast 
when not warmed up, after a period of dormancy, or failure to engage lower 
body paddling mechanics. I'll often switch to a softer dihedral or narrower 
paddle for a time if I start to overdo it - usually in the spring if I've 
had a quiet winter.

Sean Morely had a stroke clinic here in Victoria this weekend which I was 
thinking about as a spring primer but I've got a bad repetitive strain from 
too much overtime on the keyboard at work. Sean's one guy I would not mind 
getting some instruction from.

Maybe other paddlers have some answers.

Doug Lloyd


> The last few times I have been out kayaking, I've noticed that I am 
> experiencing the most muscle fatigue between the shoulder blades.  This 
> seems like an odd place to experience fatigue.  If one is "arm paddling" 
> the arms should feel it.  If one is paddling using the lower back, its the 
> back muscles that should feel it.
>
> When I go out I push myself physically.  I'm out to cover the distance in 
> an efficient manner.  I worked on sprints today.  Some muscle fatigue is 
> to be expected.  But why in this body location?  Is this reflective of an 
> error in technique?
>
> Derek
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