Wow I just found out about this syndrome that affects first time surfers. The name of it is Surfer's Myelopathy. So not only do surfers have to watch out for rocks, drowning or the occasional shark but they also have this to also be concerned about. Apparently when a surfer arches their back while laying on their stomach they are cutting off blood in the blood vessels. This in some cases can actually crimp a vessel which in turn can paralyze the surfer. Most people do not know about it. Apparently the sooner that a surfer gets to the hospital following a possible problem, the better their chances of getting better. The signs are having problems urinating and problems walking.
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