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Paddling-Related Injuries (Kayak, OC, Dragon Boat)
Overview:
Overuse injuries affecting shoulders, neck, wrists, and low back due to repetitive motion and asymmetric loading.
Chiropractic:
Adjust cervical spine, thoracic spine, ribs, and shoulders to restore motion and reduce compensations.
Rehab:
Correct scapular dyskinesis, strengthen posterior chain, improve rotational mobility and endurance.
Nutrition:
Balanced meals promote recovery from high training volume; avoid inflammatory foods.
Functional Medicine:
Monitor for adrenal fatigue, systemic inflammation, and tissue recovery issues from overtraining.
Acupuncture:
Alleviate shoulder and forearm pain; support liver and spleen function for muscle recovery.
Dry Needling:
Target lats, traps, rhomboids, delts, and forearm extensors to release overactive paddling muscles.
