Hi

Have been paddling a bit, not excessive and am getting sore right shoulder, front mainly and neck, right hand side again.

Am I raising arm to high, definitely not paddle too far back, Im keeping arms straight etc. not reaching too far forward, legs bent etc

Is the blade too big? Using muscle that I havent been using past years,

I don't get any issues short board surfing and can paddle for hrs,

Any advice?

Thanks in advnace

Regards David

Thanks Ali

just watched DJs post,

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Stroking-it/

I have been watching videos for hrs last night

I agree I think I need to paddle alongside someone more experienced or get somebody to video me.

I'd love to attend some sort of paddle technique session, with any vic paddlers?

I'm sure I'm not the only one who's getting a bit confused & unsure if technique is causing pain or perhaps just jumping in too eager as usual, 43 yr old grommet wanting to catch up.

Get this feeling every morning that I want to paddle, even if its for 30 mins or so, getting to realise why everyones so addicted to SUP for fitness, and mind escape.

Surfing buddies still think I've gone crazy, we'll see whom gets bigger wave count, when I can get myself off the SUP and back onto shortboard (maybe)

Thanks again

Regards David

Are you an office worker? Using a mouse or a carrying a bag a lot? Those activities can give you more tension that side of the body. The traps connect the neck to the shoulders and can transfer pain through to the front.

Maybe start with a masseur or physiotherapist who can point you in the right direction based on what muscles are tight.

Sometimes these things can be managed with a regular massage and a bit of stretching. But find one who has a lot of paddlers as patients.

(...or just quit your job and go paddling more)

Used to get the pain on the left side (neck/shoulder area). Changed my paddle from aluminium shaft to carbon fibre (and smaller head). Pain gone!

DavidJohn said...
When I stuck a paddle grip on the shaft of my paddle I noticed that I paddle slightly different on one side to the other.. Or maybe I have one arm a few inches longer than the other because one hand goes near the bottom of the grip on one side and the other hand goes more towards the top on the other side.. Interesting.. Something like this could lead to getting pain on one side only.

DJ

Qiute normal. If right or left handed you are naturally more flexible on one side then the other.

I tore my rotator cuff (right side) awhile back. When I paddle a lot or long distances my right shoulder gets quite sore along with pain and stiffness in my neck just as you describe.
Put up with it for awhile but finally sore my doc who did some exercises and tests to check a few things. RC was Ok along with AC (a relief) but put me onto anti-inflammatories. Has helped but depending on your age, past sporting endeavours etc but sometimes things just wear out.
A physio is a great option, definitely is a big help!!!!!!!!!!!!
Give it a go, hope this helps.

Hi David

I think that you could have Rotator-cuff injury. Rotator-cuff injury is the most common shoulder injury for SUPers. It can be caused from having your elbow above your shoulder for too long, you should shorten your paddle and keep your elbow below your shoulder. Also keep your shoulders lower when you paddle. Hope this helps

Trev

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David