In pain from surfing. Any help or experience?

Question

So yesterday I surfed for quite some time, and today when I woke up I was in some pain, espiceally my knees which are totally scuffed up from a wax rash. Are there any super experienced surfers out there that can help me out with this predicament? It is really painful.

Answer 1

If your pain is only on your knees due to wax rash, try using a traction pad. The traction pad is a little softer, and won't rough up your knees as much as wax. Just be lucky your a girl and wear a top. I often get wax rash on my nipples due to the wax when I surf for an especially long time. I live in Hawaii so it is more comfortable to surf without a rash guard, but sometimes getting scabs on the nipples....OUCH.

Answer 2

for today...tylenol

for next time you surf...practice on the beach...w/o a board...going from laying down (paddling position) to straight to your feet, w/o going to your knees first

good luck