Tag Archives: sciatic nerve

What Is Kayak Back Pain, and What Does It Mean For You?

Posted on November 1, 2010 by W kayak

Definition of Pain: Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage. Pain plays a critical role in our survival and well being, because it motivates us to withdraw from potentially damaging situations, avoid those situations in the future, and protect a damaged body part while it heals. Continue reading →

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Common Kayak Injuries

Posted on September 25, 2010 by W kayak

Paddling a common kayak, be it a sit-on-top (SOT) kayak or a sit-in kayak (SIK) involves being seated in the non-ergonomic L position, as well as paddling it in the traditional kayaking style that requires typical, repetitive motion. Both can lead to various injuries. Continue reading →

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Big Angler, Small Fishing Rod, and a Twinhull Kayak

Posted on April 1, 2010 by W kayak

When you’re 6’3″ tall and weigh 245 lbs, like Jeff McGovern, you can speak softly (he usually does) and carry a big stick, or a small one – in this case an Emmrod fishing rod. But you can’t stand up … Continue reading →

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Kayaks, Leg Numbness, Leg Pain and Sciatica

Posted on August 12, 2009 by W kayak

Kayaking, Leg Numbness, Leg Pain and Sciatica is the latest blog post on the new Painless Kayak Fishing blog. Something tells me that it’s going to make some people angry, but it’s also going to give food for thought to … Continue reading →

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W500 Kayak Review by Tim Kerr – Kayaker, New York

Posted on June 29, 2009 by W kayak

Tim Kerr is a kayaker, and member of a kayaking club in Buffalo, New York. He came to West Newton, Massachusetts, tested the W500, and ordered one right away. Here is his review: Buffalo, New York. June 29, 2009 The … Continue reading →

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