Have you ever heard of rowers getting blisters on their butts? Any remedies?
Oddly enough, yes, I did have a friend in college who had this problem. He had a very bony butt too which didn’t help matters. I can’t remember what actually caused the problem in the first place (whether it was something with his technique or what…) but his solution was to just use a gel seat pad on a regular basis and I think that pretty much alleviated his issues.
One thing I’d recommend is to make sure you’re wearing spandex, not something like regular shorts since the friction of the fabric rubbing on your skin (combined with your sweat) could become uncomfortable over time. This tends to be more of an issue with guys than girls, at least in my experience, but wearing proper rowing trou is a good place to start. I’m pretty positive that JL makes spandex with padding in the butt (think cycling shorts…) so you could try a pair of those and see if it helps too.
Anybody else ever experience anything like that? What were your solutions/remedies?
Ugh, where was this post a month ago? I wound up chafed after a series of long workouts in hotter weather than usual followed by a long erg piece that I did outdoors (because, given the option, always erg with a view). I found a comment somewhere that called it IBA–Inner Butt Abrasion.
I’m female and fit, but definitely not bony. 🙂
Here’s what I learned:
Keep the area as dry as you can–cotton underwear only, although not when rowing, obviously. If you can air it out uncovered, do so.
Spread some Desitin on it overnight. (I’m a masters rower with a toddler. No one notices if I smell like Desitin, and nothing will dry it out better.) (This is also true for pimples, FYI.)
Get some Butt Shield or Sport Shield to protect that area as needed. Long workouts in the sun. Splashy workouts. Multi-event regattas. It’s MAGICAL. (Maybe use Body Glide if you like that better? YMMV.)
yeah, i had it 2 months ago while on intensive training. i think it developed from poor technique from, in Janet’s words exaggerating the layback, or leaning back too far at the finish. it doesn’t help i’m a skinny/bony guy as well.
i think it’s a lot more common with the lads, as some of the guys have told me, but i suspect it’s a lot more common than known since people may be embarrassed to say they have a blister on the inner side of your cheek bum. i did a Google search before, and found it’s pretty common. they recommended using proper clothing, BodyGlide/chamois cream used by cyclists and also if you wish a padded seat.
this blog calls it “chub rub”:
http://trainingintransition.blogspot.co.uk/2011/09/common-rowing-ailments-and-how-to-treat.html
and Concept 2 forums had some threads on it, like this one:
http://www.c2forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=12117
I did have one , but I don’t know how. I just made sure to put neosporin on it every morning and night
Sometimes when you have an exaggerated layback, you may experience some chafing on your rear end. Watch for over-layback, and use a foam cushion or gel pad.