I had kayaked for 18 yrs, until I herniated 3 discs in my lower back from a work related injury(off for 6 months). The Back Specialist, Family Doctor both recommended that I give up kayaking, due to the torso rotation. With 2 very young kids, and not enjoying dropping off waterfalls and big drops as much .....due to the increased responsibilities, I stopped kayaking. I know I could've just kayaked Class 2-3 river, but mentally I wasn't into it...what was the point!
Lately I've been getting the itch to go kayaking again, It's been almost 8 years since I've been in a kayak. I have no desire to kayak Class 5 water again, but I'm ready to possible start kayaking Class 2-3 rivers.
Is there anyone that has experienced similar situations that started kayaking again? Did it aggravate your back? Did you find it enjoyable again or were you content on using a different craft( raft, cataraft, etc) that didn't require torso rotation. Just looking for different perspectives from people that have experienced the same dilemma. I should also mention I'm approaching 50, but still in pretty good shape.
Thanks for any feedback!
Lately I've been getting the itch to go kayaking again, It's been almost 8 years since I've been in a kayak. I have no desire to kayak Class 5 water again, but I'm ready to possible start kayaking Class 2-3 rivers.
Is there anyone that has experienced similar situations that started kayaking again? Did it aggravate your back? Did you find it enjoyable again or were you content on using a different craft( raft, cataraft, etc) that didn't require torso rotation. Just looking for different perspectives from people that have experienced the same dilemma. I should also mention I'm approaching 50, but still in pretty good shape.
Thanks for any feedback!