Doctor Doctor! Help! I've got a bad case of SUPitis! What do you prescribe?

According to a French study released this week, around 90% of people who walk into the doctors clinic, walk back out with a prescription. But if this study is anything to go by, sufferers of almost any illness should be walking out with a paddle!

"I've suffered from back pain for so long." Reported Karine, a 40 year old woman and one of the patients in the trial. "I had an operation 10 years ago and was even paralyzed for over a month."

Six months on, she's describing the treatment as a 'Revolution', with her pain almost gone.

Back pain. Depression. Some have even reported SUP to be a contributing factor to beating Cancer. After a six month trial, a group of 20 French doctors have published an article in the French magazine Nouvel Observateur, proving that a 12 week course in surfing, or stand up paddling has been beneficial to the wellbeing of each patient. Most of which, will continue to pursue the pastime after their treatment.

But you knew that…