HI all. I need help deciding what paddles to use. I just bought TYR Catalyst paddles size S. I am a male, 23 years old, weigh 150 and swim about 3-4 times a week. I would say that I am intermediate. Basically, I feel that the paddles provide too much resistance for me. Although, the Small size is what it recommened. I have no experience with paddles so I am un sure of how they are suppposed to feel. I am afriad that if I move a size smaller, my hands might be slightly too big for it. The XS is recommended for for males and females 11-12 years old. I am in a bind so any help would be appreciated!!!! Regards, Cliff :)
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Greg,
Every professional should be as observant as yourself. I absolutly agree with what you have said about back conditions being very specific to each individual. I think that handing out advice can sometimes be counterproductive and even dangerous. Given my herniation and spondylolisthesis, I have educated myself on all the literature and research as well as seeing top spinal surgeons. This way, I feel best equipped to devise an exersize routine that is effective and most important safe for me. Swimming has helped strenthen my lower back muscles as well as every other muscle that is around the spinal column. The result is reduced pain while sitting and overall reduced pain.
I haven't seen a chriopractor because there isn't anything a chriopractor can really do for me personally. Some other people may benifit from chriopractic treatment but usually those with my problem don't. As you know Greg, there isn't any "fix" for the spondy except for surgery and I don't want a fusion nor am I suffering from severe nurological deficits that would warrent surgery. Even surgery is not a complete fix. Without ranting on and on, you know all about the different treatments anyway. Thanks for your insightful and personal post! And... thanks to everyone else as well. :)
Greg,
Every professional should be as observant as yourself. I absolutly agree with what you have said about back conditions being very specific to each individual. I think that handing out advice can sometimes be counterproductive and even dangerous. Given my herniation and spondylolisthesis, I have educated myself on all the literature and research as well as seeing top spinal surgeons. This way, I feel best equipped to devise an exersize routine that is effective and most important safe for me. Swimming has helped strenthen my lower back muscles as well as every other muscle that is around the spinal column. The result is reduced pain while sitting and overall reduced pain.
I haven't seen a chriopractor because there isn't anything a chriopractor can really do for me personally. Some other people may benifit from chriopractic treatment but usually those with my problem don't. As you know Greg, there isn't any "fix" for the spondy except for surgery and I don't want a fusion nor am I suffering from severe nurological deficits that would warrent surgery. Even surgery is not a complete fix. Without ranting on and on, you know all about the different treatments anyway. Thanks for your insightful and personal post! And... thanks to everyone else as well. :)
