What do Tiger Woods, David Duval and more than 75 percent of golfers in the PGA have in common? They all sing the praises of chiropractic. But you don’t have to be a professional golfer to benefit from chiropractic. Amateur golfers also reap the performance-boosting rewards of regular chiropractic care.\
Throughout the world-from Scotland to South America- men, women and children of all ages and income levels are hitting the greens. Golf has long been heralded as one of the best ways to exercise the body and relax the mind. As in any sport, however, injuries can occur if you don’t take the proper precautions. Golf can be especially hard on the spine, often triggering back disorders. That’s why Dr. Winchester teaches patients how to keep their spines up to par.
Focus on Posture
Proper posture- both on and off the course- is key to avoiding golf-related injuries and improving your game.
For instance, a level backswing is dependent on proper posture. A backswing is actually two motions in one: the up/down movement of the arms and the rotation of the body- both directly dependent on spinal health.
That’s why a healthy spine is so vital to a golfer’s game. If the spine is out of alignment, the swing will be out of alignment. That’s also why so many professional and amateur golfers alike schedule regular chiropractic check-ups.
By correcting a spinal condition called vertebral subluxation, Dr. Winchester helps to perfect the posture and golf games of patients.
Vertebral subluxations occur when spinal movement is restricted or spinal bones (vertebrae) become misaligned. This common condition is linked with a myriad of health concerns, such s carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, backaches, and infantile colic and ear infections. Dr. Winchester corrects vertebral subluxations with safe and gentle chiropractic adjustments.
Back in Shape
Low-back injuries are particularly common among golfers.
Why does golf generate -and aggravate – low back pain? According to researchers, the answer is two-fold: poor mechanics and today’s more demanding swing. “Stiff hip and back muscles are often the root cause of flawed mechanics. Also, older golfers may have back conditions that the swing aggravates: The disks between the spinal vertebrae get less elastic with the years and, therefore, are less able to distribute the stresses that the swing puts on the back.” (Harvard Health Letter 2000)
A Chiropractic Checkup: Your Ticket to Golfing Success
Golf is a game. It is also exercise.
The number 1 rule when embarking on a new exercise program is to call your doctor of chiropractic and schedule an appointment for a checkup. To go from a sedentary to active lifestyle takes time and patience. Even if you are already are actively involved in another sport, your chiropractor may suggest some modifications to your golf game-until your body is fully up to par.