Dear mr./ ms.,

I advise you to not ask for medical advise over the internet. Please
get a second opinion. If a referral to a sports medical center is an
option please consider that.
Generally I'd say Wado should not put more or less stress on the back
than say tennis. Swimming could increase backproblems when hollowing
your back (swiming belly down) but again get medical advise don't take
my word for it.

regards,

Casper Baar


--- In wadokarate@yahoogroups.com, "purplehugs2007" <purple.hugs@...>
wrote:
>
> To consider Wado Ryu based Karate when I have 'mechanical' backpain?
>
> I have been warned off riding horses, but am still not sure if my GP
> is just being over protective. I've been x-rayed and there is no disk
> damage - just general wear and tear according to my gp.
>
> I swim 3 x a week and am fine with that, the only time i 'ache' these
> days is during the night or if i sit still for too long.
>
> does anyone practise karate that has or has had back pain?
>
> I have signed my 2 girls up this week and would love to join them..
> just don't know what i should avoid if anything. I'm not sure i'll
> ever compete just for fitness, personal enjoyment and self defence. :)
>
> Thanks all
>