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Ease Post-Surf Low Back Pain With Cupping
After a 6-week hiatus from surfing due to COVID related beach closures, a few beaches finally opened last week, allowing for surfing. Given that parking has been a nightmare nearby most beaches, and, more optimal surfing spots aren't necessarily a stones-throw from the open beach access points, a bike with surf racks is definitely...
Avoid Neck and Back Pain While You're Surfing (The Web)
It sounds silly, but with the beaches closed in most places, and many people now telecommuting/ working from home, surf-injury prevention may actually start right from your home office.
As a physical therapist, I am frequently reminding my patients that often surf-related injuries or pain come from the things we do most in our day, and...
Back-to-Surf: My journey back to surfing after multiple lumbar spine surgeries
Spoiler alert: if you’re reading this hoping that you can glean “3-5 Simple Exercises You Can do to Avoid Back Surgery”, then I have to tell you, this article probably won’t help you.
What I will tell you is that chronic low back pain is complicated, for many it can be an ongoing battle, and while exercise can help in...
9 Tips to Ease Low Back Pain So You Can Pop-Up Easier!
-Did you know that over 80% of Americans experience an episode of back pain at some point during their lives?
-Have you experienced low back pain or hip stiffness that may be limiting you from surfing optimally?
-If this sounds like you, try downloading Surf Body Connection's tips report and start feeling better now!
Wondering What DIY Exercises You Can Do To Help Your Low Back & Hips?? Start HERE!
-Do you experience stiffness or weakness in your back, hips or knees?
-Wondering if you could benefit from a surf-wellness program?
-Try taking our Low Back and Hips Movement screen so you can get clear on what you can do to improve your surfing.
9 Tips To Reduce Knee Pain So You Can Duck Dive Your Way Into The Line Up!
Did you know that knee injuries are one of the top 3 injuries amongst competitive AND recreational surfers?
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Have you experienced knee pain that has limited your duck dive, pop up, or cut back? You may want to check out this tips report so that you can help reduce pain when you are outside of the ocean and surf stronger when you're in it.
Ease Shoulder Pain & Paddle Stronger!
Shoulder injuries are one of the leading injuries in all surfers... Maybe it has something to do with the fact that the bulk of the time that we're seeking waves is spent paddling?
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If you've been struggling with a shoulder twinge, you may want to download these tips so that you can improve your shoulder symptoms and get back out on your board!
Curious Which DIY Shoulder Stretches Are Best for YOU? Start With Taking Our Paddling Movement Screen:
-Do you get shoulder or neck pain from paddling?
-Do you find that you're upper extremities fatigue quicker than they should?
-Do you feel like your paddling mechanics are inefficient?
Start with taking our movement screen so you can create a more customized program..
You see, sometimes it's not just brut strength.. sometimes we have muscle imbalances, flexibility or motor control issues that limit our ability to produce efficient movement.