> On 2/17/2012 10:25 AM, Jim wrote: > >> But 45 years of hard paddling has caught up and left >> me in the dust. But still paddling . . . >> > As I gallop towards 70 years of age I have found the biggest factor for me is arthritis. No amount of exercise alleviates the pain... and it seems to be almost random in when the pain strikes... but not where. And one of the spots for me is in the hands... especially the thumb. I never noticed how big a role the thumb joint plays in paddling 'til arthritis kicked in. Except for this... my paddling is mostly pain-free. Arthritis pain is controllable to some extent with meds but nothing seems to stop it entirely when it strikes. However using a GP seems to be easier than using my Euro Paddles. I find that having the shoulders of the paddle help, too. Craig *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Feb 18 2012 - 09:15:04 PST
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