How To Prevent Lower Back Pain And Still Enjoy Your Golf Swings
Playing golf may ironically look relatively slow moving, but it actually causes a lot of strain in the body. The constant twisting of the upper torso and bending to pick up golf balls can cause pain in the golfer’s back, shoulders, elbows and even wrists.
Let me introduce Pilates for golfers. This program should correct your golf swing and prevent further injury on your lower back.
There is a myriad of reasons why golfers suffer lower back pain. It could be an occupational or a pre-existing injury… perhaps caused not in the greens but from poor lifting techniques done, at home or even at work! It could also be due to a prolonged bending in a golf practice.
Or maybe, a weakness in the muscle groups needed to perform golf. Perhaps an excessive forceful movement during this one particular golf swings! Or then again, playing golf without warming up properly. That to me is the classic reason why my clients get into a snag! Too excited to play too lazy to warm up.
Here are a few tips on preventing lower back pain when playing golf:
• Warm up well before playing golf. At least 30 minutes before playing.
• Make sure your swing is correct.
• Strengthen your abdominals, obliques your glutes and trunk extensor muscles. You can’t just play to be fit. Get fit first.!
• Watch out for excessive forceful movements during the follow-through.
• If you must pick up the balls bend your knees otherwise let someone pick it up if you’re too tired.
• Don’t forget to return to normal posture after taking the swing. And most importantly avoid twisting too much during the back swing. …and always follow through.
If you wish to improve your game seek professional lessons. For more information on specific golf exercises relating to Pilates, and for private sessions on Pilates for golfers… email us at me@plinkyrecto.com
