Preventing Golf Injuries

Golf is a sport that can be enjoyed by nearly anyone. According to the National Golf Foundation, more than 34 million Americans over the age of 6 played golf last year. Like any sport, however, there is a chance you can be injured when playing golf. Common golf injuries include injuries to the back, shoulder, and hip. Golfers can also experience elbow tendinitis, rotator cuff pain, and wrist pain. If you’re an avid golfer, there are steps you can take to help reduce your risk of injury on the course, including:

• Practice proper posture: While holding your spine relatively straight, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and rotated slightly outward. Bend your knees slightly. Avoid hunching over the ball, which can lead to neck and back strain. Most of your movement should come from your hips.
• Adjust your swing: Overemphasizing your wrists during your swing can lead to a golfer's elbow, while swinging your club too hard or too fast may place excessive stress on your joints. When swinging, try to relax and take a nice, easy swing at the ball.

Chiropractic Care for Golfers

If you recently experienced a golf injury the team at Anderson Chiropractic in McMurray, PA can help get you back on the course as quickly as possible. Rather than masking your pain with prescription medication or resorting to invasive surgery, our McMurry chiropractor will work with you to treat your injuries through chiropractic care.

Over time, chiropractic adjustments will reduce your pain, improve your range of motion, and enhance your body’s natural ability to heal itself. Consistent chiropractic adjustments will relieve your back and knee pain, improving your swing in the process. Adjustments will also release and strengthen joints in your wrist, elbow, and knees. Corrective exercises will help relieve extremity pain and further enhance the benefits of chiropractic care.

Chiropractor in McMurray

For more information on preventing golf injuries or to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor, call Anderson Chiropractic today at (724) 941-5805.