Back support required

[Digger]

OK, kind of diving related, in that when I do long dives I get backache. I know there are other causes, but short of a compelte rejig of my equipment what it really needs is a decent back support.

So, I want one which isn't neoprene (as it will compress and because I generally don't like having dry neo against my skin for long) and which is goign to keep me in a sensible position.

Price is a factor, but really it's far more about finding something ideal for my needs.

If anyone has this sort of thing they no longer require I will happily pay the going rate or stick a few quid in the RNLI box.

Online suppliers would be handy, I'm struggling to find the proper name and a decent retailer to do this sort of thing.

Thanks in advance.

Digs.

[Janos]

Digs, if you're going down the DIR route then you'll have to stop using equipment to compensate for poor technique

I used to have back problems, but I started doing exercises most evenings to strengthen my core muscles and they've (touch wood) gone away.

Janos

[Digger]

Janos, were they advised by anyone in particular, or downloadable from the net? It's a bit annoying because I used to have a very strong back and stomach from playing hockey 5 days a week, now I have a back made of jelly because of my layabout evenings from work wearing me out.

I'm also keen on any insulation the thing could offer for my back and kidneys on long cold dives as well, which I think could have positive impacts on my feeling wonderful after diving.

Digs.

[Bantam]

Originally Posted by Digger

Janos, were they advised by anyone in particular, or downloadable from the net? It's a bit annoying because I used to have a very strong back and stomach from playing hockey 5 days a week, now I have a back made of jelly because of my layabout evenings from work wearing me out.

I'm also keen on any insulation the thing could offer for my back and kidneys on long cold dives as well, which I think could have positive impacts on my feeling wonderful after diving.

Digs.

You should ask Steve (Scarlett) if you can borrow his nice, new and shiny heating system he bought from SDS the other week - he used it on Saturday and he said it kept him toasty warm all through the dive. It's the smaller typhoon unit which looks a bit like one of those muscle stimulation ab-belt things.

EDIT - Found it on Simply Scuba Ice Breaker Waistbelt. Shame the rather nice lady modelling it doesn't come in the packaging.

[Mick F]

Originally Posted by Digger

Janos, were they advised by anyone in particular, or downloadable from the net? It's a bit annoying because I used to have a very strong back and stomach from playing hockey 5 days a week, now I have a back made of jelly because of my layabout evenings from work wearing me out.

I'm also keen on any insulation the thing could offer for my back and kidneys on long cold dives as well, which I think could have positive impacts on my feeling wonderful after diving.

Digs.

Digger,

Try yer local bikey shop. They should have kidney belts which provide support as well as warmth & can be had for a few quid. Works a treat.

[Janos]

Originally Posted by Digger

Janos, were they advised by anyone in particular, or downloadable from the net? It's a bit annoying because I used to have a very strong back and stomach from playing hockey 5 days a week, now I have a back made of jelly because of my layabout evenings from work wearing me out.

I have this book and try and do something from it every night. Although I've been a bit slack recently. The exercises are easy, it's having the willpower / time to do it that I struggle with.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pilates-Back...e=UTF8&s=books

In fact, it may have even been recommended to me by someone on YD

But at £7 or £8 you can't go wrong.

[Jezza]

Provided you don't have anything physically wrong with your back, the biggest cause of back problems is tight hamstrings. So gentle stretches with some exercises to stregthen the core (abs and lower back) should work wonders.

If you are at all unsure, get yourself checked out by a professional, they will check you thoroughly, have access to X-Ray equipment and be able to advise you on appropriate exercises and stretches.

[purple vonny]

Digger, I think that sitting about a lot and being busy at work (computer work?) is the main cause of your non specific back ache.

You need to keep it moving and mobile. Using a brace or support will make it ache more. Pilates will work fine as will moving more in the evenings.

And you don't need an xray for back ache!!!!!!!!!!!!!