A torn muscle is either a full or partial rupture of the muscle. It is caused by overexertion of the muscle and can occur during exercise or by a direct injury to the muscle. A muscle tear can be severe, moderate or mild, though all can be painfu...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:01 PM
A knee injury can keep you off the golf course for what may seem like an eternity. However frustrating this can be, it is important that you explicitly follow your doctor's instructions to avoid prolonging the recovery process. The better you hew...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:02 PM
Knee injury and knee surgery are not uncommon in the world of golf; even Tiger Woods has had to go under the knife. But knee injuries can be healed with the right exercises aimed at strengthening your knee and getting you back onto the links. Som...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:03 PM
If you need a place to work on your swing at home, you can build a golf cage in your yard. A golf cage is a cage with nets, allowing you to golf balls and control where they land. The netting in the golf cage keeps the ball in your yard instead o...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:04 PM
Nothing can send a golfer to the sidelines faster than lower back problems. The basics of the golf swing involve turning your hips and twisting your back. When you are in pain or when you have injured your lower back, the act of even a slow golf ...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:04 PM
With all the walking, swinging and standing, it is not uncommon for a golfer to experience injuries to his calf and Achilles tendon. Most such injuries are the result of over-exertion or repetitive stress and can be very painful. But with a littl...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:04 PM
A torn Achilles tendon will sideline even the youngest and most in-shape golfer in short order. But recognizing a torn Achilles tendon is not easy, as the symptoms can vary from person to person. Left untreated and undiagnosed, a torn Achilles te...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:08 PM
For golfers, a torn calf muscle is a nemesis that will have them on the sidelines indefinitely. But few golfers recognize the symptoms of the injury and fail to treat it properly. Knowing the telltale signs of a torn calf muscle will help you see...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:08 PM
Hip replacement can be a new lease on life, especially for an avid golfer. But after hip replacement, it's important to do the right kind of exercise to return you to the links in good shape. It's easy if you follow some straight-forward advice a...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:08 PM
Rotator cuff injuries can be devastating to a golfer; the pain and stiffness can keep you away from the course for long periods of time. There are exercises that can help alleviate pain caused by a rotator cuff injury and soon have you back on th...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:08 PM
You probably don't need motivation to go golfing or shopping every time you get a chance, but sticking to an exercise routine may be a little harder. When it comes to perseverance, sometimes you need to make sure you work on a plan, rather than l...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:09 PM
Mid-back pain can be difficult for any golfer to contend with. Unlike low back pain, which basically prevents the golfer from even attempting to swing the club, mid-back pain can be dormant for several holes when the golfer is on the course and t...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:09 PM
A typical golf swing puts a great deal of stress on the shoulder joints, especially when driving a tee shot. The repeated swinging motion can lead to a rotator cuff injury, either acutely or as a chronic condition that develops over time. Consequ...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:10 PM
Torn muscles are the occasional pitfall of an active golfing lifestyle. Golfers tear muscles in the legs, groin, chest or arms either from too much golfing in one day or by using improper form or new equipment. While painful, most torn, or "strai...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:10 PM
Tears in the muscle tissue can occur from overexertion on the golf course and are very painful. Golfers run the risk of tearing a muscle by playing too many holes in a single day or by using poor technique or equipment improperly. Leg, pectoral, ...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:10 PM
The rotator cuff is a series of four small muscles and several tendons that create a cover over your upper humerus bone (arm bone). It helps to attach the arm bone to the shoulder and hold the ball of the arm bone tight against the cup of the sho...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:14 PM
Your hamstrings are a large group of powerful muscles and tendons that run between the upper part of your shinbone and your pelvis, running up the back of your thigh. The bad news is that your hamstrings are easily torn; a powerful golf swing can...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:15 PM
Stretching is vital to a proper workout for any athlete in any sport, but particularly golf. Keeping the muscles loose and flexible is essential to being able to swing the club full and strong. Without stretching, or even warming up the muscles, ...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:16 PM
A proper golf swing requires that the body open up on the follow-through. The knees play a vital role in absorbing much of the pressure that is put on the core of the body as it rotates to align on the backswing, as it drills down through the bal...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:16 PM
Your shoulder helps give power to your golf swing and follow-through. Shoulders can suffer common repetitive motion injuries including strains and sprains of muscles, ligaments and tendons. Proper preparation before your game can help prevent the...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:19 PM
Golf is a game that is dependent on being pain-free and being in good shape. The shoulders have to turn and come through the ball on every shot, so if there is pain, discomfort or an injury, you won't be able to come through the ball and playing ...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:24 PM
Golf is a sport that demands healthy knees and legs. While many people don't consider golf a sport like basketball or baseball, a golfer will walk more than 4 1/2 miles during an 18-hole round on a course that is more than 7,000 yards. The swing ...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:24 PM
A hamstring injury can be one of the most painful leg injuries, and if not treated properly, can take a long time to heal. Though staying off the muscle completely is a simple way to get you up and running, there are additional steps to take to h...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:24 PM
Your shoulder's rotator cuff can become damaged even during a relatively leisurely game of golf. Knowing how to stretch properly can prevent injury as well as speed your recovery if you do get hurt. With the proper technique and some helpful advi...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:31 PM
Maybe your swing was off or your footing bad, but suddenly you feel pain and you're gripping your arm or using your 9 iron as a walking cane. You pulled a muscle. A pulled muscle occurs when the muscle is strained, causing microscopic tears or st...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:32 PM
