Ask Beth Archive

• My knee is popping and clicking. What can I do?5March 10, 2002

  My knee is popping and clicking. What can I do?

  QUESTION: My knee is popping and clicking. What can I do? Dear Beth, I’m hoping (praying) that you might be able...

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• How can I prevent cramping?0March 10, 2002

  How can I prevent cramping?

  QUESTION: How can I prevent cramping? Beth, I have a problem with cramping even with a wetsuit on, or in...

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• What exercises will help my paddling stroke?0March 10, 2002

  What exercises will help my paddling stroke?

  QUESTION: What exercises will help my paddling stroke? Hi Beth. I am 46 year old father of two living in Boca...

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• Any shoulder tips? I think I have arthrosis due to separated AC joint.2March 10, 2002

  Any shoulder tips? I think I have arthrosis due to separated AC joint.

  QUESTION: Do you have any tips for an injured shoulder? Hi Beth, I just ran across the site with your...

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• Due to a bad impact injury I’m experiencing pain in my back and upper leg. Any suggestions?0March 10, 2002

  Due to a bad impact injury I’m experiencing pain in my back and upper leg. Any suggestions?

  QUESTION: Due to a bad impact injury I’m experiencing pain in my back and upper leg. Any suggestions? Hi Beth, Thanks...

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• Any good surf fitness books?0March 10, 2002

  Any good surf fitness books?

  QUESTION: Any good surf fitness books? Hi, I live in Southern Cal but am very interested in staying fit between surf....

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• How can I work toward surfing bigger waves?0March 10, 2002

  How can I work toward surfing bigger waves?

  QUESTION: How can I work toward surfing bigger waves? Hi Beth, I would like to be able to comfortably surf overhead...

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• My previous rib injury flares up when I surf. Any advice?2March 10, 2002

  My previous rib injury flares up when I surf. Any advice?

  Beth, I read your section about bruised ribs with great interest. Almost 10 years ago I had a major rib...

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• Can you refer a good massage therapist?0March 1, 2002

  Can you refer a good massage therapist?

  QUESTION: Can you refer a good massage therapist who deals with surfers/athletes bodies? Hey Beth, First of all, thanks for...

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• My back hurts while sitting on my surfboard. Any suggestions?0February 22, 2002

  My back hurts while sitting on my surfboard. Any suggestions?

  QUESTION: My back hurts while sitting on my surfboard. Any suggestions? Sitting on my longboard waiting for waves causes me...

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