Sciatica - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

CocoNutZ21 · 03-13-2012, 03:07 PM

Thanks for the help fellas. I did rent a kayak before for about an hour and had no issues at all. Normally I'm fine doing anything and everything, but then there are those 5 bad days out of the year that just get you. Unfortunately, I had one of those days last Friday, and my lower back is still somewhat tender, and my sciatica pain surfaced just enough to remind me that it's still around and I do have to take it easy. It Seems like a good idea to rent a kayak to see just how long I can take the discomfort.

surf-bum - Are you familiar with A.R.T.? Active Release Techniques? The chiropractor who performed that on me and released my pinch nerve pretty much saved my life. 2 1/2 years ago I was on disability for 7 months figuring out what am I going to do with the rest of my life, until I found her.

I'll be going over to OEX soon and rent a kayak. If all is good, I hope to post some reports. Thanks again.

Amish Ed · 03-13-2012, 04:33 PM

Yeah, bring your bass gear and make a day of it.

dsafety · 03-13-2012, 05:18 PM

I have chronic lower back pain and had ruptured a disk a while back. With that comes regular bouts with sciatica. For me, kayaking is pain-free most of the time, except for occasional leg cramps. One big difference when compared to some of the others who have posted in this thread is that I ride a Hobie.

In my Revo, I can position myself in the seat so that I am as comfortable as possible and just peddle away. I can usually go all day without significant back pain. Typically I run out of energy long before the pain becomes a problem.

As someone mentioned, lifting the kayak to the racks, especially after a marathon day can be a problem. Not wanting another ruptured disk, I am very careful about this and have even asked for help a few times after an especially exhausting day. Of course, I am an old guy and the kayak gets heavier every trip.

Bob

03-13-2012, 04:33 PM	#2
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Yeah, bring your bass gear and make a day of it. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

03-13-2012, 03:07 PM	#1
CocoNutZ21 Junior Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 5	Thanks for the help fellas. I did rent a kayak before for about an hour and had no issues at all. Normally I'm fine doing anything and everything, but then there are those 5 bad days out of the year that just get you. Unfortunately, I had one of those days last Friday, and my lower back is still somewhat tender, and my sciatica pain surfaced just enough to remind me that it's still around and I do have to take it easy. It Seems like a good idea to rent a kayak to see just how long I can take the discomfort. surf-bum - Are you familiar with A.R.T.? Active Release Techniques? The chiropractor who performed that on me and released my pinch nerve pretty much saved my life. 2 1/2 years ago I was on disability for 7 months figuring out what am I going to do with the rest of my life, until I found her. I'll be going over to OEX soon and rent a kayak. If all is good, I hope to post some reports. Thanks again.

03-13-2012, 05:18 PM	#3
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,123	I have chronic lower back pain and had ruptured a disk a while back. With that comes regular bouts with sciatica. For me, kayaking is pain-free most of the time, except for occasional leg cramps. One big difference when compared to some of the others who have posted in this thread is that I ride a Hobie. In my Revo, I can position myself in the seat so that I am as comfortable as possible and just peddle away. I can usually go all day without significant back pain. Typically I run out of energy long before the pain becomes a problem. As someone mentioned, lifting the kayak to the racks, especially after a marathon day can be a problem. Not wanting another ruptured disk, I am very careful about this and have even asked for help a few times after an especially exhausting day. Of course, I am an old guy and the kayak gets heavier every trip. Bob