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GOLF & CHIROPRACTIC
FROM TEE TO GREEN
Dr. Sarah Corcoran
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One Liner
An interesting thing about GOLF is that no matter how badly you play, it is always possible to get
worse.
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Golf FUN Facts
• 33% increase in players ‘86 –’97
• 22% increase in golf courses ’86-’97• 20% of golfers play 25 rounds or more/year• 50% of golfers are b/w 18 & 39 years of age• 25% are Seniors – 55 and over• 5% are junior golfers up to age 17
• 65% of golfers are in PAIN…
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30 Million Americans Are Now Playing Golf!
GOOD CONDITIONING IS CRITICAL FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANC
E &AVOID INJURY…
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Common Golfing Injuries
• Amateur Males
1. Lower Back
2. Elbows
• Amateur Female
1. Elbows
2. Lower Back
#1 Mechanism of Golfing Injuries = Poor Swing Mechanics
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Lower Back InjuriesCauses-Corrections-Rehab
• Lower Back Spine Loads L3-L4
• Front to Back Shearing of Discs
• Nerve Compression
50% more torque in the Amateur Golfer’s
lower back
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Lower Back InjuriesCauses-Corrections-Rehab
Corrections for Reducing Lumbar Spine Strain
• Minimize difference b/w shoulder and hip rotation• Follow through –spine perpendicular to ground• Long Irons increase torque & stress• Lightweight golf bag with double strap• Less skilled you are –less you practice full swing• Learn to swing in opposite direction• Evaluation…foot foundation, leg length
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Lower Back InjuriesCauses-Corrections-Rehab
Do Not Do• Mimicking golf swing with
dumbell in hand• Swing 2-3 clubs at the same
time• Rotating trunk with club held
across the shoulders
Exercises you should do
• Cross Crawl• Piriformis & Hip
rotation stretch• Left & Right lumbar
rotation • Hip flexion and hip
rotation
*Gymnic Ball =best
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OVERVIEW
• Pre-participation stretches• Strengthen “golf” muscles
in off season• Take a lesson• Be evaluated by your
Chiropractor & golf pro
&
most importantly:
PLAY MORE GOLF!!!
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See you on the course…