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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Vista
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Intersection Syndrome (tendonitis)
Basically it is tendonitis that is common in paddlers of the tendons that control your extension and abduction of your thumb and some of the extension at the wrist and due to the repetitive nature of paddling After doing more research I found out and realized that my grip was way too tight and I wasn't holding my wrist in a neutral polsition throughout my stroke. So lesson learned ![]() Anybody else ever have this problem? If not, make sure you are paddling with a loose grip and your wrist in a neutral position to prevent this problem... if it continues I will be buying a Hobie sooner than expected ![]() |
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Redlands CA
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Dont hurt yourself just for a 40#WSB.oh wait,some are in the 50's...just be carefull.
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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yep had it. from rock climbing too much one year, and then a couple of summers ago from lots of paddling and bendo cranking.
The best thing for each was resting it as best I could, lots of icing, and Advil for swelling. lay off for a couple of weeks (no wanking either) or adjust your style. But ICE was really the x factor to getting better. |
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Prednisone is actually a steroid (anti-inflammatory) which controls the inflammation of tendonitis (non narcotic) and corrects the problem along with splinting and rest....never heard of addiction to prednisone but I guess anything is possible.....thanks for your concern.......most of my patients complain that it causes them to swell up or make them feel too edgy and the big concern with prednisone over along period of time is bone demineralization, immunosuppression and adrenal gland suppression....along with a hundred other possible side effects (like all meds) |
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I've hurt my tendons before too. Once early on
6 yrs ago. Upon advice from a friend, I changed up my paddling technique. Now, thru the day, I employ different techniques so as not to over stress muscles, joints, or tendons. That works well for me now. Thank God that cured me, otherwise I would have to get a hobie, which would mean no more exercising my core and lots of weight gain. |
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: La Mesa
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: San Diego
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I hope you get better soon and get that WSB you're waiting for. Hopefully I too can get out there soon. I'm recovering from a bicep tendon rupture. It's driving me nuts with how great the weather is. |
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: socal
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I got it from ramping up my paddling from 5 to 15, mostly for exercise.
Got rid of it, partially, with some self directed physical therapy. Check out Youtube for tutorials. Most of the PT is very light, doesnt actually feel like it works, but keep at it and it will strengthen you joints. /bing |
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Ok, so what is the correct way to actually paddle now that some here say you can do it wrong etc. I'm going to be out on the water as soon as the weather lets me (maiden voyage) and I'm 30 and sit behind a desk for the past 5 years now. So. my core isn't what it use to be and my arms, forearms, biceps back etc isn't all that great... I use a stihl ms 361 late winter for 20 minutes topping up the limbs of a black oak and was exhausted and forearms were on fire.
Dont want that pain again so what other exercises can i start doing to strengthen the paddling muscles? i have a Werner cabano i think is how its spelled. Thanks. |
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: San Diego
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Hobie time!
Save your arms for the fight
![]() Oh and prednisone.. ugh- love/hate that stuff. Was on it for years with lots of nasty side effects. But it sure is effective. No addiction though. Now vicodin.. thats a different story.. Either way, that's interesting about the grip. Used to hear that a lot in regards to riding motorcycles. People instinctively squeeze the grips way too tight. causes similar problems, and affects riding performance. Making those small adjustments can make a big difference. |
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Pain is weakness leaving the body! Last edited by stairman; 03-29-2010 at 10:09 AM. |
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Vista
Posts: 1,111
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Fished La Jolla today to test out my tendonitis
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