Kayak Session Magazine

MANAGING AND PREVENTING LOWER BACK PAIN

DOCTOR RIVER WHAT'S UP DOC?

Lower back pain is the most common reason people visit a physical therapist and an orthopedic surgeon. Most kayakers will face lower back pain— if they haven’t already—and if not dealt with correctly, it can extremely limit a paddling career. The good news is that back pain has specific causes that can be addressed, and prevention can go a long way to keeping your back healthy and pain-free.

WHAT IS OUR SPINE COMPOSED OF? WHY IS IT SO UNIQUE?

Our spine, by definition, is a flexible

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