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.
At Kriz Physical Therapy, we see people from all walks of life grappling with elbow and wrist pain. Whether you’re a golfer aiming for a hole-in-one, a tennis enthusiast serving up aces, or an office worker typing away at the desk, these types of injuries can significantly impair your activities and quality of life. Who … Read more
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
