Category Archives: backrest

Kayak Back Pain – Why Is Everybody Silent About It?

Posted on March 9, 2010 by

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Just a quick thought – It took many decades before doctors began investigating the effect of smoking on their patients’ health, and it took even longer before a causal link … Continue reading →

Posted in back injury, back pain, backrest, butt pain, circulation, ergonomics, fishing kayaks, foam, kayak, kayak design, kayak fishing, leg numbness, leg pain, SOT, yak back | 2 Comments

More Foam in the Backrest of Your Kayak Seat – Is This the Solution For Your Back Pain?

Posted on January 29, 2010 by

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Can more foam padding in your kayak seat backrest help protect your lumbar spine, and prevent back problems? This article on Kayaks and Lumbar Spine Problems explains in detail how … Continue reading →

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Paddling vs. Pedaling in the L Position – Does it Matter to Your Back?

Posted on September 9, 2009 by

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Pedaling small watercraft has been offered as alternative to recreational rowing and paddling since the 19th century. In recent years, with kayaks becoming more popular, some kayak manufacturers have started … Continue reading →

Posted in back pain, backrest, circulation, ergonomics, exercise, fatigue, kayak design, kayak fishing, leg numbness, lumbar support, pelvis, sciatica, seat, SOT, spine, yak back | 13 Comments

SIT-IN OR SIT-ON-TOP KAYAK – ARE YOU FIT TO SIT?

Posted on August 19, 2009 by

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. So here you are, considering whether you should get yourself a sit-in or sit-on-top kayak, and you’re wondering which type of kayak would better suit your paddling and fishing needs. … Continue reading →

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Jeff McGovern About Fishing Kayaks’ Seats and Back Pain

Posted on August 13, 2009 by

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Much of the problem comes from taking a one time play toy and converting it into a fishing craft: Sit on tops, which dominate the angling market came from craft … Continue reading →

Posted in angling, back injury, back pain, backrest, fishing kayaks, kayak, kayak design, kayak fishing, lumbar support, posture, sciatica, seat, SOT, yak back | 3 Comments