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Ask the doc
Ask the Doc is meant to be an informative column to keep us all in the water and active. I will do my best to address questions relevant to our paddle community about injuries, prevention, and treatment options. Pease submit topics of interest. Realize, there are limitations to the information found here. The column is not meant to be your only form of medical guidance and treatment. Please see your physician for a proper physical exam to complete the diagnosis to treat your specific ailments. Enjoy!
Brad Thomas, MD

Archives for July 2009

Responses to reader questions II
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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