I've finally gone and done it. Tweaked my lower back. Dammit!! Too many hours every day of mad-dog overpowered sailing in big chop. Something had to give!

Questions: For preventing lower back pain, do you prefer a waist harness or seat? How about using a different harness on different days? Does this make any difference?

I always try to keep a straight back, without twisting. I knew something was going to go wrong, because the muscles in my lower back were getting more and more tired and sore this past week or two, but I kept going regardless!!

Nah, I don't like massages, for that exact reason. They can be like torture.

Go and see a Physio Willy, you'll find you back is out or something. Windsurfing always makes me feel better, no matter how rough the conditions are or how long I sail(unless I have been speared into my sail )

Willy,

Your back is hurting probably because your legs are too tensed up. Im guessing you have an office job and sit on your arse all day and (like me) the years add up.
Somethings got to give. Your lower back.
Get a lower back and leg massage. I did and it works.
I think a physio is a good idea.

Gaz

The Grinch said...

Willy,

Your back is hurting probably because your legs are too tensed up.

Do lots of hamstring stretches.
1. Stand flat feet.... & bendz zee knees...hold 10 secs..straighten up
2. stand flat feet...straight at zee knees....lean fwd onto bench, post or wall...hold 10 sec etc

Im guessing you have an office job and sit on your arse all day a

not many office jobs...sailing in Vietnam

Willy....HTFU

Well, thanks for the input.

I tried more windsurfing: VERY BAD IDEA; my back is really messed up now. Big problems.

Next, I tried a massage - and so far there have been no obvious benefits to show for basically having had my entire skeleton systematically dismantled. Ouch.

Tomorrow I may have to actually resort to seeing a doctor! And not sailing!

Arggggghhh!!!!!!!!