Symptoms & Causes

There are many symptoms of Surfer's Myelopathy. Here are some resources that list them:

• National Center for Biotechnology Information

Surfer’s myelopathy: A review of etiology, pathogenesis, evaluation, and management 

• Academy of Surfing Instructions 

ASI is the world's leading training and professional membership organization and international governing body for instructors, coaches and schools in the outdoor recreation industry for surfing, stand up paddle and bodyboarding.

• Nature.com 

Nature Portfolio serves the research community by publishing its most significant discoveries—findings that advance knowledge and address some of the greatest challenges that we face as a society today.

Surfer's Myelopathy happens from hyperextension of the back, so it can happen with any activity that hyperextends the back. Here are some resources that list the causes:

• National Center for Biotechnology Information 

Surfer’s myelopathy: A review of etiology, pathogenesis, evaluation, and management 

• National Center for Biotechnology Information

Surfer’s Myelopathy : Case Series and Literature Review