Golfing is a popular pastime that provides you with an excellent arm workout. It’s been said to have a positive impact on your cardiovascular health as well. While you may receive all those benefits, it’s still possible to sustain an injury. However, along with Premier Chiropractic Center, serving Bessemer, AL, and the surrounding area, you can reduce your risk while still getting out on the course.
Common Golf Injuries
Golf elbow is a possible musculoskeletal injury you could develop from golfing. It’s a form of tendinitis that stems from repetitive stress on a tendon in the elbow – the tissue that connects the muscle to the bone. When you swing your club, over and over again on the course and as many times as you golf, you can trigger this injury.
You could also develop a rotator cuff injury. This portion of your shoulder ensures the ball of your humerus remains in the socket. It consists of muscles and tendons that can sustain a tear or become overly stressed as you repeatedly swing the club.
Wrist tendinitis, knee injuries, back pain, and various other issues could also arise.
Learn Proper Form
You’re more vulnerable to an injury if you use improper form on the course. You’re throwing your body out of its proper alignment, making it more vulnerable to injury. Not to mention, you overly stress that particular body part, which increases your chances of repetitive stress injury.
Therefore, make sure you learn proper form, whether you work with a trainer, discuss it with your pro golf buddies, or just start analyzing individuals who play professionally. Often, when you see a chiropractor, you can get a few tips to improve your game.
Know When to Take a Break
You may want to finish the entire course, one hole after another after another. However, that’s not always the best idea. You could stress a body part by overworking it.
Listen to your body. If you feel pain, take a seat and relax until it subsides. Don’t push through the pain. Remember, endurance comes with time and can’t be forced.
Work on Your Flexibility
Whether you come to our office or work on your flexibility on your own at home or a combination of both, focus on stretching your muscles and other soft tissue to increase flexibility. Your tissue will then be less likely to sustain an injury. You’ll be less likely to push yourself past your comfort level then.
Wear the Right Footwear
You want a comfortable pair of shoes that provide adequate support for your arches. If not, you could trigger a domino effect that’ll affect your knees and back as well as your feet. You’ll also be able to focus more on your game when you have comfortable shoes on, potentially reducing your risk of an injury.
Try Not to Over Swing
While it may not seem like it, professional golfers take time to hone their sport. It doesn’t happen overnight, and it’s not a talent they’re born with. It’ll also take you some time to get adjusted to swinging efficiently and effectively. Focus on not overswinging, and gradually build up your skills.
Perform a Few Stretches First
Since golf isn’t a strenuous aerobic sport, you may typically get right on the course as soon as you arrive. However, your game could benefit if you take the time to perform at least a few stretches.
Take actionable steps today to improve your golf performance. Our practitioner can help with your flexibility and educate you on steps to improve your game. Not to mention, if you sustain an injury, our practitioner at Premier Chiropractic Center, serving Bessemer, AL, and the neighboring communities, can assist and prevent further injury or permanent damage.
Book an appointment today by calling us at 205-519-4024. You can also use our online form.
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