Since the school is empty, the beach is now filled with the time when many people try to surf for the first time. However, it should be noted that there is a little-known medical condition called the surfer's myelopathy, which may cause permanent paralysis for new surfers.

Surfers' spinal cord disease affects novices. They are not accustomed to paddling to catch some suits. It is believed to be caused by soft tissue damage caused by frequent repetition of spinal cord overstretching.

Since paddling can put pressure on the back, it is recommended that novices leave water in the water when there is a first sign of back pain. It is recommended that novice surfers paddle in a sitting position to relieve stress and prevent over-stretching of the back. In addition to the onset of back pain, symptoms include reduced leg feel and the inability to move the legs.

Although in most cases the effects of surfers' myelopathy are temporary, in some cases permanent paralysis has become a result. Surfer's…

Novice surfers face risk was originally published on Spring