What to notice
Tell your coach whether pain occurs while turning to breathe, looking forward, kicking with a board or after the session. These are useful observations, not clinical conclusions.
Practical next steps
- Stop a drill that repeatedly causes pain rather than extending it for technique practice.
- Ask the coach to observe breathing and body position during the symptomatic task.
- Seek clinical advice for recurring symptoms or pain extending into an arm or leg.
When to get help
Get urgent medical help for back pain with new bladder or bowel changes, numbness around the groin, or weakness in both legs. Persistent pain that affects daily activity also needs assessment.