Comments on: Chronic Back Pain in Golf – How to Avoid It https://pluggedingolf.com/chronic-back-pain-in-golf-how-to-avoid-it/ Get plugged in... Tue, 30 May 2023 17:24:48 +0000 hourly 1 By: Lower Back https://pluggedingolf.com/chronic-back-pain-in-golf-how-to-avoid-it/#comment-318499 Tue, 30 May 2023 17:24:48 +0000 https://pluggedingolf.com/?p=95788#comment-318499 I’ve been an avid golfer for years, but chronic back pain was starting to hinder my enjoyment of the game. Thankfully, I found some effective ways to avoid it. Firstly, I made sure to warm up properly before each round, focusing on stretching my back and core muscles. I also invested in a golf swing analysis to ensure my technique was not putting excessive strain on my back. Additionally, I modified my swing to prioritize proper posture and a smooth, controlled motion, rather than power alone. Finally, I incorporated regular strength and flexibility exercises into my fitness routine, targeting the muscles that support my spine. These changes have made a remarkable difference, allowing me to play golf pain-free and fully enjoy my time on the course once again.

]]> By: Susan Jeffries https://pluggedingolf.com/chronic-back-pain-in-golf-how-to-avoid-it/#comment-317714 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:41:30 +0000 https://pluggedingolf.com/?p=95788#comment-317714 I’m taking this to my trainer at the gym and see if he can help revise some to accommodate a physical disability I have (no toes and a drop-foot) to help me. I’m just taking up golf and enjoy hitting buckets at this point. But my back has been hurting afterward. I believe some of these exercises can help me a lot, but a few need to be tweaked for me. I’m a female, 120 lbs. My trainer is a former Aussie pitcher and understands the body.

]]> By: Carter Schmitz https://pluggedingolf.com/chronic-back-pain-in-golf-how-to-avoid-it/#comment-312400 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:37:33 +0000 https://pluggedingolf.com/?p=95788#comment-312400 In reply to Jeremiah.

Hey Jeremiah!

The most important items to improve recovery post-round are 1.) refuel with a high protein meal, 2.) rehydrate with fluids, and 3.) recover.

As long as you are strength, speed, and mobility training consistently throughout the week, there isn’t a ton that needs to be done immediately following a round of golf from a physical activity standpoint. Some enjoy light stretching or foam rolling – if either of these feel good, by all means go for it! But refueling, rehydrating, and recovering should be prioritized.

– Carter

]]> By: Jeremiah https://pluggedingolf.com/chronic-back-pain-in-golf-how-to-avoid-it/#comment-312327 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:34:34 +0000 https://pluggedingolf.com/?p=95788#comment-312327 Do you have anything for after a round?

]]> By: Carter Schmitz https://pluggedingolf.com/chronic-back-pain-in-golf-how-to-avoid-it/#comment-312288 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:59:04 +0000 https://pluggedingolf.com/?p=95788#comment-312288 In reply to Norm Katzman.

Hey Norm! I appreciate the comment and love to hear that you’re finding benefits in the spinal mobility warm-up!

]]> By: Keith Lindstrom https://pluggedingolf.com/chronic-back-pain-in-golf-how-to-avoid-it/#comment-312255 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:20:25 +0000 https://pluggedingolf.com/?p=95788#comment-312255 Thanks!!!

]]> By: Norm Katzman https://pluggedingolf.com/chronic-back-pain-in-golf-how-to-avoid-it/#comment-312252 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:41:34 +0000 https://pluggedingolf.com/?p=95788#comment-312252 This pre golf spine stretch is a dynamic set of stretches that prepare your whole spine for the torsion forces of the golf swing. I feel that my upper and lower back are stretched and ready to play!

]]> By: Norm Katzman https://pluggedingolf.com/chronic-back-pain-in-golf-how-to-avoid-it/#comment-312251 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:38:55 +0000 https://pluggedingolf.com/?p=95788#comment-312251 The pre golf spine stretch is incredible. The stretches are dynamic so they tune up your upper and lower back for golf or any exercise!

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