Summer is golf season, and whether you're playing 9 holes with friends or competing in tournaments, your body plays a key role in your performance on the course.
Golf may seem low-impact, but the repetitive nature of the swing places significant stress on the spine, shoulders, hips, knees, and elbows. Proper conditioning and movement can help you play your best while reducing the risk of injury.
Golf may seem low-impact, but the repetitive nature of the swing places significant stress on the spine, shoulders, hips, knees, and elbows. Proper conditioning and movement can help you play your best while reducing the risk of injury.
Common Golf Injuries We See
- Low back pain
- Golfer's elbow
- Rotator cuff and shoulder injuries
- Hip stiffness and pain
- Knee discomfort
- Wrist strains
3 Tips for a Better, Pain-Free Round
1. Warm Up Before You Tee Off
A quick 5–10 minute warm-up can improve mobility and reduce injury risk.
Focus on:
Focus on:
- Trunk rotations
- Shoulder circles
- Hip mobility exercises
- Light walking
2. Improve Your Core Strength
Your core helps generate power during the golf swing while protecting your back. Regular strengthening exercises can improve both performance and endurance.
3. Don't Ignore Persistent Pain
Pain during or after a round is your body's way of signaling that something needs attention. Early treatment can prevent minor issues from becoming chronic injuries.
Golf Performance Spotlight
Did you know that limited hip and thoracic spine mobility can affect swing mechanics and
contribute to back pain?
A physiotherapy assessment can identify movement restrictions and provide targeted exercises to
help improve:
contribute to back pain?
A physiotherapy assessment can identify movement restrictions and provide targeted exercises to
help improve:
- Swing rotation
- Flexibility
- Balance
- Power generation
- Injury prevention
Exercise of the Month: Seated Trunk Rotation
- Sit tall in a chair.
- Cross your arms over your chest.
- Slowly rotate your upper body to one side.
- Hold for 2–3 seconds.
- Wrist strains
This simple exercise can help improve rotational mobility for a smoother golf swing.
READY TO START?
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Whether you're dealing with pain or simply looking to improve mobility and performance, our team is here to help you stay active all season long.
Contact St. Vital Physiotherapy to schedule your assessment and keep your game on par this summer!
Contact St. Vital Physiotherapy to schedule your assessment and keep your game on par this summer!
Expert physiotherapy care tailored to your recovery and
performance. Serving the St. Vital community in Winnipeg.