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• Ask Beth: I fell with my arm extended. How can I heal/strengthen my shoulder after injuring it?1February 28, 2004

  Ask Beth: I fell with my arm extended. How can I heal/strengthen my shoulder after injuring it?

  Beth, I fell while riding little mush burgers, and I caught my weight on my shoulder while extending my hand downward...

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• Ask Beth: How can I avoid foot cramps while surfing?0January 14, 2004

  Ask Beth: How can I avoid foot cramps while surfing?

  Beth, Almost every time I go surfing my toes cramp up. Ihave to paddle in and stretch them repeatedly. ...

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• Ask Beth: What can I do for an IT Band overuse injury without using anti-inflammatory drugs?0October 2, 2003

  Ask Beth: What can I do for an IT Band overuse injury without using anti-inflammatory drugs?

  Hey Beth, I’m a surfer here on the East Coast who is training for my first triathlon. I have...

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• Ask Beth: Would knee paddling help take some pressure off of my back?1September 18, 2003

  Ask Beth: Would knee paddling help take some pressure off of my back?

  Hi Beth, I live in Biarritz and really love surfing. Since a year ago, however, I have had lower back pains....

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• Ask Beth: I repeatedly tweak one side of my lower back. What can I do?0August 28, 2003

  Ask Beth: I repeatedly tweak one side of my lower back. What can I do?

  Hey Beth!I often tweak my one side of my lower back after or during surfing. I’m in relatively good shape...

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• My shoulder is feeling weak/tender. Why? What should I do?0August 14, 2003

  My shoulder is feeling weak/tender. Why? What should I do?

  Dear Beth, I’ve been surfing about 6 years with no injuries until recently. Iused to surf a couple of times...

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• What are some good pre-surf stretches/exercises?0August 5, 2003

  What are some good pre-surf stretches/exercises?

  What are some good stretches/exercises to do right before entering the water? I’ve never been the real limber type, nor...

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• How can I avoid cortisone shots for my shoulder tendonitis?1July 19, 2003

  How can I avoid cortisone shots for my shoulder tendonitis?

  Beth, I had shoulder tendonitis diagnosed by a doctor. Six months ago, he gave me a shot of cortisone after...

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• Will surfing aggravate my bulging disc?0June 22, 2003

  Will surfing aggravate my bulging disc?

  Beth, I am a 43-year-old male, who has been surfing for 15 years, the past seven years at OB. Last...

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• What are some non-swimming paddling exercises for shoulders & lats?0May 15, 2003

  What are some non-swimming paddling exercises for shoulders & lats?

  Hello Beth:Unfortunately, I have to do the weekend warrior thing which doesn’t leave me in the paddling shape I’d like...

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