Warner  05.11.2009 at 1:41 pm Aloha.. I've never taken suppliments for any injury or joint pain. I am currently a surfer and distance swimmer,and want to start SUP competitively. Since moving to Los Angeles I've started to develop some shoulder pain and a clicking when I extend my left arm in the glide position. I'm not as young as I was when I could recover quickly with minimal effort. Will glucosamine/condr and flax oil help in the lubrication of my joints to aid in recovery? Also, can you recommend a club for SUP in the Malibu/ Ventura area? Thanks

  Hi Warner,

 

I too am a surfer and have done a bit of swimming. Here is my take.  Supplements for joint pain and prevention of future arthritis is a hot topic and comes with it some controversy.  As I’m sure you have seen, there ...

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i have had 2 shoulder surgeries in the last two years. One arthoscopic and one open repair for bankahart lesion. i have been surfing,skating for 15 years. i initialy injured it skating , came down in the transition on my right arm extended. I am eight months into my second surgery and feel okay. have surfed 5 times since but every time their has been one incident where the shoulder moves when paddling to hard to get in a wave. should i discontinue surfing for a while longer? what is the best way to train? i did 6 months of therapy ,and am now on a home program.- Cody Younghans

Cody,

    Sorry about the delayed response, but here goes. 
    Bankart surgery, or labral repair of the shoulder often functions to tighten the shoulder capsule, preventing further dislocation but  leaving you with an arm that ...

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Paddling may be back on your mind, and if it is you may be considering options to get back in shape for the upcoming season. Most important is to protect yourself from injury so you can make it through the entire season.

As many of us know the most common mistake is to go too hard too early which can lead to injury. Start with some easy paddles at a mellow pace and give yourself some rest between paddles. Just get some miles under your belt before you get too serious about the training.

The following list of exercises will hopefully give you some ideas to get started on a training program while keeping your body healthy.

My favorite way to jump-start my paddling is a good surf trip



We can’t always be so lucky, so if ...

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Editor's Note: Born and raised in South Laguna, CA, Brad Thomas got his taste for the ocean quite young. His dad was a surfer and his dad a surfer too, so he had no real choice but to get involved. He also grew up with swimming and water polo, which he continued into college at UCSD (going to school close to Black’s was no mistake!). Off to med school at USC, followed by Orthopedic Surgery residency training in New York and a fellowship in Sports Medicine in Long Beach. So after all that he got started with the paddleboard gig a little late looking for a new way to keep himself in the water when the surf was small. This year, he finished eighth in the Catalina Classic. Stoked to be paddling, Thomas is looking forward to sharing his passion for the sport and his knowledge of Orthopedic Surgery at ...

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