poz Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Has anyone had any back problems whilst paramotoring, or do you know anyone that has had any problems? It's a concern of mine and would really appreciate some feedback on the subject. Thanks Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Poz I have back problems, due to my other life in the Army and to be honest, it has not effected me at all (except - when digging the garden, which does hurt your back and that stops you training/flying) ‘Prevention is better than curing’ – Just be careful and try not to have the motor on your back for too long. When the motor is running thou you don’t feel the weight. On landing, I’ll not sure yet, because I’ve always landed on my feet then dropped to my knees. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paramotormike Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I have noticed the best thing to stop back problems is to warm up before putting on or lifting the paramotor. As they weigh around 30 to 40 kilos all fueled up with reserve and flight deck etc, its quite a weight to lift without being carefull. Any teaching gym will instist on warm up exercises before lifting. On a cold day outside, this is even more important. If you feel the back twinge at home or before flight think real carefully about lifting it. Thats when your back goes. Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Being very tall and having an old injury I have had a significant back problem for years. Exercise focused around core strength and the back does seem to alleviate the symptoms. Not had a problem with PPG yet but I have been careful. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I was bedded for 5 days just before the Skycar trip. I landed normaly, but when I turned to bin the wing my back just jolted. I have no prior back problems, and its 100% again now. But F me it hurt! Still don't know to this day why it happened, I guess I just turned akwardly / to quickly. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 If anyone does have back problems from paramotoring (or anything else for that matter) I know a great physio in Basingstoke who's very reasonable. Toodle Pip Tj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 had a few trapped nerves from being thrown about with the wing, i put this down to lack of exercise and not warming up before i do owt with the wing, im back in the gym now so no probs at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I have no prior back problems, and its 100% again now. But F me it hurt! Unfortunately it's one of those things that creep up on you with age. I have had a couple of turns like that, then you can go years without any problem. One awkward turn and you get the twinges again. Keeping twisting and leaning at the same time to a minimum is the best thing to do. Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loueye Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I have a broken back with 4 broken bones, think it was L2, T6,7,8 from a motorcycle accident in January. OOh and my T8 is shattered and pushing into my spinal column. I hope to be flying again, fingers crossed in septemeber. If the back is not healed i will have to try some of this "free" flying lark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz Posted August 7, 2009 Author Share Posted August 7, 2009 Thanks very much for all your advice. The main concern for me, is not lifting the weight, I have lots of experience with weights as I have been in the fitness industry as a personal trainer for over 20 years and in that time I have come across many situations with thousands of different people. However, funnily enough my experience hasn't spanned to, running across a field with nearly 40 kg on my shoulders and around 60kg of thrust pushing me forward (what am I thinking!!). Even though I have had a long career in the fitness industry, I am still learning new stuff each and every day, so I am really grateful, and also reassured by the advice I have just read in this post. I have a congenital problem with my lower back and have always needed to take special care of it. Thanks all. Poz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanman Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Unless you are a porker there are machines out there that weigh 25kg with fuel for an hours flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cageuk Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 As has already been mentioned, it's not necessarily the motor weight that's the potential problem, it's the uneven ground we run on, and all the twisting and turning we do when wing handling, lifting gear out of the car/van and unpacking/repacking rucksacks etc. I've put my back out just getting off of the sofa before so the most stupid thing can do it. Once you have an incident with your back then you are very likely to continue to do so especially where age is also a factor. Be aware of your twisting and particularly if you are lifting/carrying something. As you are familiar with the fitness industry it does not need me to say that if you can build up your back muscles then that will go a long way to help with back problems. It's just a shame I don't practice what I preach Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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