Sciatica - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

surf-bum · 03-13-2012, 02:41 PM

Depends on what aggravates your symptoms of sciatica. If bending forward makes it worse, kayaking might not be the best thing for it. If bending forward makes it better, kayaking probably would make it better.

If bending forward makes it worse, you could still kayak with some modifications like a good seat and butt pad. It would keep you more upright and in an extended position to help relieve pain. Like stated above, you would probably need to find the limit of how long you can be out before your pain gets too bad. Then stay within that time frame.

Writing this response over a few beers. If you have any questions, PM me. I am currently in PT school and could try and give you some advice.

03-13-2012, 02:41 PM	#4
surf-bum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 49	Depends on what aggravates your symptoms of sciatica. If bending forward makes it worse, kayaking might not be the best thing for it. If bending forward makes it better, kayaking probably would make it better. If bending forward makes it worse, you could still kayak with some modifications like a good seat and butt pad. It would keep you more upright and in an extended position to help relieve pain. Like stated above, you would probably need to find the limit of how long you can be out before your pain gets too bad. Then stay within that time frame. Writing this response over a few beers. If you have any questions, PM me. I am currently in PT school and could try and give you some advice.