I've noticed some asymmetrical tensions and pains in my back that I would have assumed would just go away with time, but they haven't. It's never been an issue for me with prone surfing, but maybe it's just easier to hurt yourself with that paddle. I suppose the asymmetry makes some sense with the sidewise stance sprinting. On average I manage to get out and SUP surf maybe 2-3 times a week.

Have any of you found a stretching routine that's made a real difference for you?

Cheers

try some of these www.surflifephysio.com.au/sup/upper-limb-sup-stretches/ and some of these www.surflifephysio.com.au/injuries/22-pushup-challenge-pain/ and some of these www.surflifephysio.com.au/injuries/back-pain-stretch-office-workers/ despite the blogs - they are still some of the major muscle groups used in SUP. Some people find more value in foam rolling or other types of self myofascial release / trigger point therapy.

using (in equal proportions) my left and right hand/arm when drinking wine and beer.

Just don't stretch cold, and actually stretching prior to exercise isn't necessarily the best option. Often injuries occur from insufficient warm up. we then think we need to stretch the sheet out of them. Warm up prior to exercise, stretch after.

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CarterSUPhysio said..
try some of these www.surflifephysio.com.au/sup/upper-limb-sup-stretches/ and some of these www.surflifephysio.com.au/injuries/22-pushup-challenge-pain/ and some of these www.surflifephysio.com.au/injuries/back-pain-stretch-office-workers/ despite the blogs - they are still some of the major muscle groups used in SUP. Some people find more value in foam rolling or other types of self myofascial release / trigger point therapy.

Thanks Josh!

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micksmith said..
Just don't stretch cold, and actually stretching prior to exercise isn't necessarily the best option. Often injuries occur from insufficient warm up. we then think we need to stretch the sheet out of them. Warm up prior to exercise, stretch after.

absolutely perfect!

Cheers Josh, I will give these a go! (as it is now, I think twice if i have to pick up a can of soup)

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These are perfect.