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GOLF & CHIROPRACTIC
FROM TEE TO GREEN
Dr. Sarah Corcoran
One Liner
An interesting thing about GOLF is that no matter how badly you play, it is always possible to get
worse.
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…
30 Million Americans Are Now Playing Golf!
GOOD CONDITIONING IS CRITICAL FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANC
E &AVOID INJURY…
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
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
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
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
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!!!
See you on the course…