We kiteboarders are likely to suffer back pain at one point or another throughout our kitesurfing life. Whether such back problems are due to kiteboarding or not, they can greatly impact our ability to keep riding and can sometimes keep us out of the water for long periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can you kiteboard with back pain? Having suffered both acute and long-term chronic back issues myself, I have found that kiteboarding can actually improve my condition provided I follow a regular and focused core strengthening and stretching routine, use an adequate kite harness, and avoid riding overpowered for extended durations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this post, I’ll talk about chronic back pain, a problem lots of kiteboarders suffer from, and how it affects our ability to kiteboard. I’ll then talk about the most effective approach I have personally found to get back to kitesurfing after a back injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’ll then look at the best kite harness to use for someone with back pain, and whether to choose a seat or waist harness. Finally, I’ll suggest ways to avoid getting back pain when kiteboarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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