Anybody With Back Problems? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sdspeed · 12-03-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by RobFish

Hola Senor Loco,
I'm in a PA12 now, and came from a PA14. I couldn't agree more, that being able to move is the key. Think about how much we sit at 90* angles...
Driving, desk jobs, riding bicycles/motorcycles, and add to that kayaking...it all adds up. Stretching in general has helped big time, and like Drake said, motion is the lotion. Do enough of these though...and yup I'm number 649.

I agree, I have a left shoulder and collar bone being held together with a wide assortment of hardware by the same past, need for speed! Question is did ya stay upright?

Is there anywhere in San Diego where I can rent a PA 12?
My knees are tired but haven't ever been cut on.

RobFish · 12-03-2012, 02:38 PM

The bike stayed upright. Me, not so much. Went over the front, bike hit me in the head (should explain a lot to those that know me), and I got a full page spread as the Crash Page in Road Racing World magazine.

As far as rental PA's...not that I'm aware of. You're in SD, so the trip, even tho well worth it, to OEX up in the OC would cost you $40 in fuel alone, perhaps a visit to the local dealer here might be in order. Just a thought.
To redeem yourself for visiting the local dealer, you will need to spend a few dollars at OEX-SD to prove your loyalty to the efforts being made here.

Also, popping a few Advil or the like before your launch helps too, as does anything from our friends at Ballast Point Brewing Co., or so I've heard.

Pocoloco · 12-04-2012, 12:34 PM

you can test one at fastlane in mission bay for free. they are pretty cool, so bring your rod as part of the test ride.

surf-bum · 12-05-2012, 06:34 AM

Having your back problems get better or worse when kayaking depends on the type of back pain you are having.

In general, if you have disc protrusion issues, the sitting and bending forward would tend to increase your pain, or your issue because it forces the disc back into the spinal cord/canal which leads to pain and numbness. In this persons case, you would want to be sitting more upright (back support/proper arch) and thus you may prefer something like the PA ( although I have never tried it). Having the PA would also give you the ability to move around and change positions which would help decrease the pain.

If you have stenosis or degenerative disc disease (loss of disc space), having a backward bend in your back would increase your pain. Bending forward should decrease this persons pain. Thus this person would benefit from a kayak that would afford more bend in the back. This could be the person that had their pain get better from kayaking.

For both conditions, regardless on kayak model, the paddling would help to strengthen the core providing you have the proper technique. This may not decrease the pain while kayaking, but it could help decrease ones pain overall.

Hope this helps. Sorry for the long explanation.

Sdspeed · 12-05-2012, 06:59 AM

Really do appreciate everybodys input.

hd2001glide · 12-08-2012, 06:47 PM

Guys, please follow this advice and it will change your life....I promise. If you are having back pain pick up the book "Healing Back Pain the Mind Body Connection" by Dr. John Sarno. The TV show 20/20 did a show on him and John Stossell swore by him and I have a L4 & L5 herniated discs and have been out of pain for 12 years now and I swear by the book. You will find this hard to believe but the battle is with your Mind not with your back/kneck or any other body part. Stop and think about it, you have tried everything but you are still in pain so pick up this book by this prominent neurologist and follow it.....it will change your life.

12-03-2012, 02:38 PM	#2
RobFish Massive Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 382	The bike stayed upright. Me, not so much. Went over the front, bike hit me in the head (should explain a lot to those that know me), and I got a full page spread as the Crash Page in Road Racing World magazine. As far as rental PA's...not that I'm aware of. You're in SD, so the trip, even tho well worth it, to OEX up in the OC would cost you $40 in fuel alone, perhaps a visit to the local dealer here might be in order. Just a thought. To redeem yourself for visiting the local dealer, you will need to spend a few dollars at OEX-SD to prove your loyalty to the efforts being made here. Also, popping a few Advil or the like before your launch helps too, as does anything from our friends at Ballast Point Brewing Co., or so I've heard. __________________

12-08-2012, 06:47 PM	#6
hd2001glide Junior Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1	Back Pain - Cure Guys, please follow this advice and it will change your life....I promise. If you are having back pain pick up the book "Healing Back Pain the Mind Body Connection" by Dr. John Sarno. The TV show 20/20 did a show on him and John Stossell swore by him and I have a L4 & L5 herniated discs and have been out of pain for 12 years now and I swear by the book. You will find this hard to believe but the battle is with your Mind not with your back/kneck or any other body part. Stop and think about it, you have tried everything but you are still in pain so pick up this book by this prominent neurologist and follow it.....it will change your life.

12-04-2012, 12:34 PM	#3
Pocoloco Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: el cajon Posts: 239	you can test one at fastlane in mission bay for free. they are pretty cool, so bring your rod as part of the test ride.

12-05-2012, 06:34 AM	#4
surf-bum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 49	Having your back problems get better or worse when kayaking depends on the type of back pain you are having. In general, if you have disc protrusion issues, the sitting and bending forward would tend to increase your pain, or your issue because it forces the disc back into the spinal cord/canal which leads to pain and numbness. In this persons case, you would want to be sitting more upright (back support/proper arch) and thus you may prefer something like the PA ( although I have never tried it). Having the PA would also give you the ability to move around and change positions which would help decrease the pain. If you have stenosis or degenerative disc disease (loss of disc space), having a backward bend in your back would increase your pain. Bending forward should decrease this persons pain. Thus this person would benefit from a kayak that would afford more bend in the back. This could be the person that had their pain get better from kayaking. For both conditions, regardless on kayak model, the paddling would help to strengthen the core providing you have the proper technique. This may not decrease the pain while kayaking, but it could help decrease ones pain overall. Hope this helps. Sorry for the long explanation.

12-05-2012, 06:59 AM	#5
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	Really do appreciate everybodys input.