Back pain - Talk Angling fishing chat and tackle advice

MattMatchMan · 11th November 2007, 02:33 PM

Does any one else get back pains when they sit on the seat box for a long period of time?
and if so how can it be prevented or treated ect..
thanks in advance Matt.

andy taylor · 11th November 2007, 02:42 PM

i suffer from back pain so i have been using a preston pole support and just sitting on the pole my advice is spend a bit of time setting your seat box up so its level and your feet are flat and your backs straight as for treatment a heat pack and pain killers

MattMatchMan · 11th November 2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by andy taylor

i suffer from back pain so i have been using a preston pole support and just sitting on the pole my advice is spend a bit of time setting your seat box up so its level and your feet are flat and your backs straight as for treatment a heat pack and pain killers

thanks andy which pole support do you use?

andy taylor · 11th November 2007, 02:48 PM

the preston innovations one they are about £25 and fit to the front legs on my foot plate

cornerstone · 11th November 2007, 03:02 PM

Ive suffered for 20 years now and hardly fish in the winter due to the cold and damp.When i do i have to strap my back up with a weight lifting belt.I bought the wide velcro belts from car boots for about 2 quid each.Also try to catch as close in as possible,long pole work makes it worse.As above you must have a comfortable level box.Your trouble could be your back muscles,so keep them warm and dry,and a belt gives them support while you fish.
cornerstone.

captaincargo · 11th November 2007, 03:58 PM

I know of a few top match anglers who carry small spirit levels with them and for one spend a lot of time gettin their seatboxes as level as possible.
The trick is to have your thighs also as level as possible to the bank and thats where a foot platform comes into its own.
If your bum is higher than your knees all the weight of the pole is supported by your lower back so this is the main one to avoid.
Try getting your bum level or just slightly lower than your knees and the weight of the pole is taken by your thighs.

MattMatchMan · 11th November 2007, 07:31 PM

thanks guys ill try that and buy a pole support

kev allen · 11th November 2007, 08:04 PM

its all a matter of getting your box as level as you can and the foot plate is one of the best things you will ever buy , sit as square as poss , the pole support, is a great bit of kit , if you cant get a preston one try the pup system . these stick further out from your box ,

royst · 11th November 2007, 08:08 PM

go to the gym and keep yourself fit

Hawley1990 · 12th November 2007, 01:17 AM

carry a small sprit level around with you

since ive carryed one around with me i can sit and fish 16metres all day never get any back problems due to box being near perfectly level