Why do more than 75% of golfers suffer from golf related injuries at some point during their lives? Many people think of golf as a low impact and minimal physical activity but this is far from the truth. In order to achieve a club head speed of 90-100 mph, the body needs to recruit 90 percent of its musculature in bursts of movement. Not only are we engaging our core but the motion is un-natural with increased rotation needed to generate power.
The average golfer shows up a couple of minutes before their tee time and starts playing, without a stretching or a proper warm up. This leads to many types of injuries. Other contributing factors are insufficient flexibility, limited joint and spinal motion and poor swing mechanics.
The golf swings requires the spine to rotate, bend to the side and extend almost simultaneously. The area that is mostly affected is the thoracolumbar junction. This is the area of the spine just below the ribcage. Many golfers develop pain in this area due to the fact that this area of the spine is not meant to bend sideways and rotate. The joint position is designed to flex and extend and therefore the golf swing is an unnatural motion for the body. Further complicating matters is that golf is a "one-sided" activity and can therefore cause muscular imbalances, tighter or overdeveloped muscles on one side versus the other. Regular golf-specific strength training and stretching routines in conjunction with spinal adjustments can restore ranges of motion and thus tremendously decreasing the risk of a golf injury.
In order to produce a powerful and precise swing, energy needs to be transferred from the lower limbs, up the torso and out the shoulder and arms for a proper follow-through. Any interruption along this chain causes a loss of momentum, thus resulting in an inefficient and less powerful swing. Tight muscles, old injuries and scar tissue formation not only limit one's performance, but also decreases overall flexibility, which leads to new injuries.
The flexibility of a joint depends on many factors, particularly the length and relaxation of muscles and ligaments surrounding it. The shape of the bones, integrity of the cartilage and joint position all play a key role. These factors need to be addressed simultaneously, in order to decrease the risk of injury and increase performance. Golfers should engage in proper strength training and flexibility routines simultaneously ensuring that the spine and other associated joints are moving through their full range of motion. Once these factors are addressed, the overall risk of injuries will be dramatically decreased.
If you are experiencing golf related injuries or want to prevent injury, get a chiropractic evaluation today.
Dr. Aras Ignatavicius is an Optimized Living Practitioner with expertise in customized nutrition, prescribed exercise and structural corrective chiropractic care in conjunction with cranial alignment. He is a member of Elements Chiropractic Centers in Singapore. For more information go to http://www.ArasChiropractic.com
The average golfer shows up a couple of minutes before their tee time and starts playing, without a stretching or a proper warm up. This leads to many types of injuries. Other contributing factors are insufficient flexibility, limited joint and spinal motion and poor swing mechanics.
The golf swings requires the spine to rotate, bend to the side and extend almost simultaneously. The area that is mostly affected is the thoracolumbar junction. This is the area of the spine just below the ribcage. Many golfers develop pain in this area due to the fact that this area of the spine is not meant to bend sideways and rotate. The joint position is designed to flex and extend and therefore the golf swing is an unnatural motion for the body. Further complicating matters is that golf is a "one-sided" activity and can therefore cause muscular imbalances, tighter or overdeveloped muscles on one side versus the other. Regular golf-specific strength training and stretching routines in conjunction with spinal adjustments can restore ranges of motion and thus tremendously decreasing the risk of a golf injury.
In order to produce a powerful and precise swing, energy needs to be transferred from the lower limbs, up the torso and out the shoulder and arms for a proper follow-through. Any interruption along this chain causes a loss of momentum, thus resulting in an inefficient and less powerful swing. Tight muscles, old injuries and scar tissue formation not only limit one's performance, but also decreases overall flexibility, which leads to new injuries.
The flexibility of a joint depends on many factors, particularly the length and relaxation of muscles and ligaments surrounding it. The shape of the bones, integrity of the cartilage and joint position all play a key role. These factors need to be addressed simultaneously, in order to decrease the risk of injury and increase performance. Golfers should engage in proper strength training and flexibility routines simultaneously ensuring that the spine and other associated joints are moving through their full range of motion. Once these factors are addressed, the overall risk of injuries will be dramatically decreased.
If you are experiencing golf related injuries or want to prevent injury, get a chiropractic evaluation today.
Dr. Aras Ignatavicius is an Optimized Living Practitioner with expertise in customized nutrition, prescribed exercise and structural corrective chiropractic care in conjunction with cranial alignment. He is a member of Elements Chiropractic Centers in Singapore. For more information go to http://www.ArasChiropractic.com
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