Golf

ELIMINATE YOUR PAIN… IMPOVE YOUR GAME!

“I’ve Been going to a chiropractor for as lon as I can remember. Its as important to my training as the practice of my swing.” Tiger Woods

I know you are passionate about your sport and want to keep playing that game you love. Here at Mind Body Healing Center we are committed you do what you with love and do it well.

1. The first recommendation is to choose the right equipment. The clubs you use should fit your height. Clubs that are too short can put significant strain on your low back. Professional measurement is a good idea.

2. Have properly fitted shoes that support your ankles, If necessary wear custom orthotics.

3. Do stretching exercises to warm up and then cool down before and after the game. The blood needs to circulate in the muscles and waste products need to be flushed out of the muscles

4. Take lessons from a pro. Of all sporting activities this is possibly the game that needs the correct instruction. Poor technique overloads the body.

5. Visit your chiropractor regularly and you will be delighted with the improvement in your game. Your swing will improve and with it your score and upper shoulder and neck region will feel less tight and painful. It is all about ‘efficiency of movement’ and energy conservation, not unlike martial arts and dancing

6. Nutritional factors should also be considered. golfers commonly self-medicate with aspirin and NSAIDs to help deal with inflammation and pain. These medications are known to cause gastrointestinal ulceration and reduce connective tissue healing. It would be wise to adopt a diet that is rich in dark green and other colorful vegetables, which are known to be sources of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, bioflavonoids and other phyto-chemicals. Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids, ginger, turmeric, Boswellia and bromelain can add additional anti-inflammatory support, while supplemental glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are useful for enhancing the repair of connective tissues.

Don’t forget, you’re playing for fun and recreation; don’t get injured doing something you should be relaxing and enjoying. Golf has a funny way of bringing out the weaknesses in us – even it is just bending over to place the tee.