Heaven forbid your bad back stops you playing golf!
They estimate you swing your club 70-100 times during an 18 hole round. Imagine doing that with a bad back!
Any little imbalance or misalignment is going to be magnified through that kind of repetitive exertion but more importantly:
- affect your game
- cause you discomfort
- make you miserable
The biggest contributing factors to injury are:
- poor technique
- inadequate stretching (pre AND post match)
- carrying heavy bags incorrectly
7 Top tips to avoid a bad back on the golf course:
- use the new lighter bags with dual harness straps over both shoulders to evenly distribute the weight
- spend 5 minutes stretching before you play to increase flexibilty and reduce your risk of injury
- at the very least – hamstrings, quads, chest muscles and shoulders
- 5 minutes after you’ve finished (before you hit the bar) to stretch out those tired muscles
- bend from the knees when you pick up your golf bag
- a power or electric caddy is actually the safest way round a golf course, better than a trolley
- wear good shoes to help with stability and avoid twisting back and hips
They are simple tips that we all know already but a gentle reminder never hurt anyone! Good luck with your next round, play well.