Re: [Paddlewise] Probably more than you wanted about exercises for paddling

In my advancing age, back pain and knee pain are constantly in the
background. Experimenting with
various forms of exercise has so far kept the pain manageable, and allows
for most any outdoor
activities. Unfortunately, inability to jog has led to gradual weight gain
and unforeseen clothing costs.
One of these days my kayak cockpit and spray skirt will no longer
accomodate an expanding waist
line. Patagonia and Marmot make really tough and stretchy climbing pants,
which are great for
darn near any scenario, including biking and wearing to work. But so far I
have not found any
stretchy kayaks.

Brad Crain


On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 7:53 PM, Doug Lloyd <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca> wrote:

> Thanks Jim, perfect. Already doing some of these. Will add some more now.
> Can I just get a new body please? Maybe be 18 again...
>
>
> On Wed. Doug Lloyd wrote:
>
> I know Chris Duff eschewed his Nordkapp eventually, partially due to
> sciatica and the fact the narrow confines of the boat helped irritate
> his malady, but I haven't even got into a boat in a while and am getting
> worse. Any clues? I see the doc next week. Maybe a compressed disc is
> the root cause as my back is bad too.
>
>
> Me:
>
>
> I saw a physical therapist after a weird muscle spasm messed up my leg.
> She treated it as if it were sciatica (maybe it is - I don't know) and
> gave me some exercises and stretches that have kept me symptom-free for
> three years now, as long as I keep up with the exercises.
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