EARC Lightweight Enjoys Rowing, Again!!
November 18, 2009
For years I had recurring back pain from rowing. It wasn’t anything to keep me out of the sport until I began dramatically increasing the volume and intensity of my workouts, and then I found that the pain was too great to row. I saw a chiropractor, a sports therapist and everyone in between, but nobody could solve the problem. After several weeks of not rowing but not feeling any better, I met with Coach Kaehler (the night before the 2009 Head of the Charles!). It was clear that he understood the way the athlete’s body works far more intricately than anyone I had met with previously. He determined the source of the problem, and assigned me a routine of simple yet effective stretches and strengthening exercises to work on. A few weeks later, I am nearly pain free, and am finally able to practice every day. I am convinced that Coach Kaehler is the reason for my improvement, and can’t thank him enough for meeting with me.
Freshman EARC –Lightweight
** This evaluation process was not done as a medical treatment. This approach corrects strength and flexibility imbalances that limit performance in all athlete’s. It is always recommended that individuals with symptoms be treated by a medical practitioner first!
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Bob
We were together at the Rutgers boathouse during the 80’s. I was a lightweight and graduated in ’85. i too am having some issues with lower back pain from lifting and concept 2 rowing. Tried yoga and that help some, but I often have to take periods off from my routines. I have always suspected a balance issue.