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Re: [RC] Lower back issues and endurance riding? - Barbara McCraryOften, a back issue is remedied by endurance riding, as doing lots of trotting, either posting or standing 2-point, strengthens the abdominal and back muscles. I have no suggestions on saddle type, but a horse with a smooth trot is essential. My husband had herniated discs many years ago, and endurance riding strengthened his back and helped a lot. He toughed it out for about 20 years, refused surgery, and is pain- and trouble-free now. A friend told me of painful sciatica that she suffered for some time. When I asked her how she overcame it, she said she went off on a multi-day ride! A strong upper back and abs are a great deterrent or solution to back problems. Of course, it would depend a lot on what the trouble was, Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Kay" <alankay@xxxxxxxxx> To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 7:59 AM Subject: [RC] Lower back issues and endurance riding? My dear husband has been crewing for me on my rides, setting up camp, preparing wonderful meals, supporting me in every way, as well as doing P&R's at the vet checks (i.e. serving as a rubbing post!). He is now contemplating trying the sport out for himself, but he has chronic lower back issues. If any of you have advice for him in terms of saddle type, breed of horse, etc. please let us know. Thanks very much. Nancy =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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