In golf, it is very easy to pull muscles during a swing, especially on cold mornings or days. Pulling a muscle in the neck is common when swinging the golf club. It's a strenuous movement, and when you swing from the rough or sand, your chances o...
Published: 9/8/2009 3:00:58 AM
Shoulder bursitis is a painful condition that can send even the most ardent golfer to the sidelines. The motion of swinging a golf club is almost impossible because of the pain that radiates as a result of the bursitis. However, after being treat...
Published: 9/7/2009 3:01:02 AM
Maintaining fitness requires a substantial commitment to healthy living. With all of the daily obligations most of us have to deal with, staying in shape can be a real challenge. Between work and family obligations, just making time for weekly go...
Published: 9/7/2009 3:01:01 AM
What is popularly known as a muscle cramp is actually a spasm that is caused by a disproportionate amount of contractions of the muscle fibers. The good news is that muscle cramps usually last a short time. However, they can be incredibly painful...
Published: 9/7/2009 3:00:59 AM
Lower back pain can wreak havoc on your golf swing. When you don't have the ability to rotate properly, you won't be able to control the flight of your ball. A preemptive strike is the best way to avoid getting lower back pain and keep your golf ...
Published: 9/6/2009 3:00:59 AM
Neck and shoulder exercises are important for the golfer, because pain in either of these areas can seriously affect your ability to hit a drive that is strong and accurate. The neck is best aided by simple stretches, which can help reduce tensio...
Published: 9/6/2009 3:00:59 AM
Lower back pain is fairly common among golfers. In fact, according to Sports Injury Bulletin, four of every five golfers will suffer from lower back pain at some point. A lot of this pain is due to poor posture and overall lack of physical fitnes...
Published: 9/6/2009 3:00:59 AM
Every golfer recognizes the pain of a pulled muscle in the arm. The repetitive motion of the golf swing can contribute to muscle strain, causing small tears in the muscle. Here are ways to recognize the symptoms, methods to care for a pulled musc...
Published: 9/5/2009 3:01:02 AM
Both back and shoulder exercises are important for the golfer. Back exercises help you maintain proper posture and flexibility, and shoulder exercises help you to have a powerful and accurate swing. Due to their proximity to one another, you will...
Published: 9/4/2009 3:01:05 AM
Starting and maintaining a health and exercise routine is crucial to both your golf game and your general well-being. Regular exercise will give you a stronger and more consistent swing, minimize the chance of injury and protect against heart dis...
Published: 9/4/2009 3:01:03 AM
Two common injuries among golfers are pain or injury to the lower back and hurting the rotator cuff. Conducting regular shoulder stretch exercises can help prevent these injuries, as well as improve your consistency of play. Wand exercises are a ...
Published: 9/4/2009 3:01:02 AM
The shoulder is supported by four small muscles called the rotator cuff. These muscle can become damaged through the aging process, normal use and overuse. The result can be pain and an inability to complete normal functions, including playing go...
Published: 9/3/2009 3:01:22 AM
Playing golf regularly can put a lot of strain on your lower back. You can hurt your back by carrying a heavy golf bag around the course, by bending at the waist to pick up your golf balls repetitively or just by standing for long periods and not...
Published: 9/3/2009 3:01:19 AM
Physical conditioning in sports is the workouts that someone puts himself through to be in shape for the specified sport. In football it may involve certain strength and sprint workouts, while in basketball it may contain plyometrics--but for eve...
Published: 9/2/2009 3:01:20 AM
Heat exhaustion occurs when your body's cooling system stops working due to hot temperatures. More simply put, your body must be able to sweat to cool itself and remain at a certain temperature, typically about 98 degrees. If the body cannot keep...
Published: 9/2/2009 3:01:02 AM
Golfers have long been bothered by lower back pain. It is a common ailment that can become severe in some cases. In other cases it will simply linger on, causing only minor discomfort. There are several ways you can alleviate back pain and learn ...
Published: 9/1/2009 3:01:14 AM
The hamstring is one of the most important muscles in our bodies. The hamstring is necessary to do any activity that involves athletic movement, including running and walking. In golf, the hamstrings are utilized throughout the swing to keep the ...
Published: 9/1/2009 3:01:00 AM
Teaching golf can be a rewarding career. While you don't need a college degree to teach golf, you do need to have know-how of the game and a certification. It is so technical that it is important for golf teachers to be able to instruct and sho...
Published: 8/31/2009 3:00:59 AM
Back problems are the most common types of golf-related injuries. The torque or rotation of the golf swing puts enormous pressure on your lower back. At some point in your golfing career, you might experience some form of back problem usually cau...
Published: 8/30/2009 3:01:03 AM
Playing golf can put a strain on the back. The backswing and follow-through puts a strain on the spine (and the lumbar spine muscles) by rotating it with too much force and not enough control. Damage can be done to the disc and facet joint from ...
Published: 8/30/2009 3:00:58 AM
Lower back pain can end a golf season. The game of golf involves constant twisting of the lower back and core muscles, and the advent of pain means there is a problem that must be addressed. Lower back pain can be debilitating and rest is often r...
Published: 8/29/2009 3:01:09 AM
Golfers who want to stay on top of their games in the winter months may not be able to hit balls when there is snow and ice on the ground, but they can take steps to stay in shape. Golfers are much more health-conscious now than they were generat...
Published: 8/29/2009 3:01:09 AM
Painful golf-related injuries sometimes come up out of nowhere. A golfer goes to grab his tee, and--bang--there is a hard pull in the hamstring. Some players will go on with their round and fight through the pain, risking increased damage. Others...
Published: 8/28/2009 3:01:13 AM
Shoulder exercises are essential to keeping the body healthy and keeping proper form in a bench press workout. Though shoulder exercises are not key to having an increased bench press, it gives the body the ability to have a stable support around...
Published: 8/28/2009 3:01:11 AM
Many golfers don't know how and why Tiger Woods and many other pros hit the ball 320 yards so effortlessly. They may not be as strong as NFL athletes but they utilize and strengthen the specific muscles that are essential to a powerful golf swing...
Published: 8/28/2009 3:01:10 AM
