our crew rows in a boat that is much too heavy for us but when we were lifting it this morning i felt a pain in my back,,, then we had 2 row 2 5k's nd its preety sore now!! ne tips or good stretches??
You should have yourself checked out. It could very well be a bulging or herniated disc problem. My grandson got a bulging disc from rowing and it took some injections and no rowing for about 6 months before he could compete again. With the wonders of mris now, an accurate diagnosis is easy.
Lifting/carrying the shell is why I don't row on the water. It puts too much torque on my spine & knees, and after spending 6 months healing up last time I decided indoor rowing was better for me.
Re stretches: curl-ups are good. General stretching before you do any lifting is a really good idea.
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