Not much can ruin a good round of golf more than an injury, especially to the knee, which means limping around the golf course and causing you to be off-balance while attempting to hit the ball. Here are a few exercises you can do to help with a ...
Published: 8/13/2009 3:07:44 AM
Striking a golf ball with power and accuracy requires that your shoulders be in peak physical condition. Accomplishing this entails doing shoulder exercises to increase strength and flexibility. This should including weightlifting and stretching....
Published: 8/13/2009 3:07:45 AM
Even though golf can be relaxing and stress reducing, it is also easy to tweak or injure your back or knees while playing golf. Some golfers find that doing yoga that focuses on strengthening the back and knees and relieving pain between golf out...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:14 PM
Lower back pain is not uncommon in golfers because of the stress placed on the back while swinging a golf club. To prevent back pain, it is a good idea to exercise the muscles that support your back. If you are currently suffering from lower back...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:15 PM
Although nothing could sound better at the beginning of a day than a couple of rounds of golf, by the end of the day there is a good chance that your shoulders, as well as other body parts, could be in some pain. Thankfully, there are some exerci...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:15 PM
The shoulder blades (scapula) are the flat triangular bones at the back of the shoulder. Strengthening and stretching the scapula is important to keeping loose on the links, due to the importance of the shoulders on your golf game. There are a sm...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:16 PM
You've been looking forward to playing a round of golf with your friends for a week. But now that the big day is here, you don't even know if you can swing a club. Lower back pain is painful and inconvenient, and preventing it is difficult becaus...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:24 PM
Muscle injury, or what is more commonly known as muscle strain but can be referred to as a muscle pull or tear, is a relatively frequent occurrence for those who participate in sporting activities like golf. Typically, muscle injury is caused by ...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:26 PM
Few things affect your golf game more than a bum knee. Just ask Tiger Woods. Surgery can put the oomph back in your swing and have you moving around the links in no time. But knee surgery should not be taken lightly. And the work truly begins aft...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:34 PM
Having weak knees not only makes it more difficult to keep your balance when golfing, but it also can significantly increase your handicap. There are simple exercises that can be done to give more stabilization and balance to your knees.
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:38 PM
A thick band of tendon connects the calf muscles with the heel. This area, called the Achilles, controls the range of motion of the foot. We use the Achilles with every step, pushing off when walking or running. Achilles tendon injuries occur com...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:43 PM
Torn muscles, also called "strained" muscles, are sometimes unavoidable but largely misunderstood. Knowing the difference between a fatigued muscle and a torn or strained muscle can save you a lot of pain and recovery time, but only if you know w...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:44 PM
In the course of playing several rounds of golf, or even playing with a new set of clubs, it is possible to experience a torn arm muscle. Torn muscles, also known as strained muscles, can occur anytime but are sometimes mistaken for tired or fati...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:44 PM
Torn, or "strained," muscles can happen after a particularly hard swing or after a few too many holes in a single day. But few people can distinguish between a "torn" muscle and an overexerted muscle, often to their detriment. Knowing the differe...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:44 PM
Few activities depend on the back more than golf. The rotation of the body during the back swing and follow through are affected by how the back feels and how limber it is.
Back pain is commonly caused by a tightening of the muscles and tendons ...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:46 PM
Your in the middle of your backswing and you feel a twinge in your shoulder, your elbow, your forearm or your hamstring. You've got a pulled muscle and this round is about to go downhill fast. Pulled muscles, also known as muscles strains or musc...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:48 PM
Whether you're just getting started with a fitness routine or are continuing one that you backed away from for a while, staying motivated can be tough. A lot of would-be exercise enthusiasts start off really strong but quickly lose steam when th...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:48 PM
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of a thick, fibrous band that runs along the bottom of the foot. It usually comes because of repeated trauma to the bottom of the foot, such as running or jumping. It can be a stubborn, painful injury, especia...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:52 PM
The tendons that control hand and wrist movement go together through a narrow opening in the inner elbow. A minor injury to the elbow during the golf swing can irritate the sheath that holds the tendons, causing pain and stiffness in the elbow an...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:53 PM
Golf is not normally a sport that causes people to think of weight training, but top professionals such as Tiger Woods and Padraig Harrington are now adding credence to the notion that it improves the distance of a golfer's shots and helps his ov...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:53 PM
No matter what your sport, be it golf, distance running or sumo wrestling, you need sufficient energy to perform well. Instead of relying on energy shots, pills or drinks immediately before you work out, a better thing to do is get your energy fr...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:54 PM
In order to golf effectively, your shoulders must have their full range of motion. This is especially important during your follow-through. Certain exercises can be done off of the golf course that will strengthen your shoulders and make them mor...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:56 PM
Although ankle surgery can certainly hamper your ability to get back on the golf course, if you follow the recommended recovery procedures, you have a good chance to get back on the course within three or four months after surgery.
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:56 PM
Having rotator cuff surgery on your shoulder likely means a long and difficult rehabilitation and could result in six months or more away from the golf course. But your recovery time can often be shortened by working hard in rehabilitation and do...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:57 PM
Knee injury can be a life-changing, painful reminder that golfers are athletes, too. Injury of your knees can be mended with certain exercises intended to strengthen the muscles and ligaments, but only if you know what you are doing and follow so...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:59 PM
