Here is a pattern worth noticing.
Ask golfers when their back, elbow or wrist started bothering them, and a surprising number will trace it not to a round, but to a practice session. Often a long one. Often on mats. Often after a lesson, when they were working hard on something new.
The driving range is where a lot of golf injuries are manufactured, and it is almost never treated as a risk. Here is why, and what to do differently.
For a lot of golfers facing a hip, knee or shoulder replacement, one question matters more than all the others, and it frequently goes unasked in the surgical consultation. Will I get back on the course? People hesitate to ask because it can feel trivial next to the operation itself. It is not trivial. For many people golf is their exercise, their social life and a significant part of how they spend their week. The good news is that this has been studied, and the numbers are considerably more encouraging than most patients expect.
As we navigate our way through lush fairways and challenging greens, there’s a silent adversary many of us confront – knee strain.
Are you an avid golfer feeling the brunt of injuries that seem to appear every time you set foot on the green? Golf, an age-old sport loved by many, is not exempt from its fair share of aches and injuries. And while the fresh air and the feeling of a perfect swing are incomparable, injuries … Read more
As a golf lover, you know there is no better feeling than getting out in the spring sunshine and teeing off with friends or having a solo practice session. So you’re all set for the season and ready to step up your golf game, but you don’t know where to start! Improving your posture could … Read more
The sun is out, the grass is green, the birds are chirping, and you’re busy carefully packing your golf bag. That’s right – the time has come to get back out on the green and get teeing, putting, and swinging! Golf season is always an exciting time – it means you’re back outside, getting some … Read more
