With winter firmly behind us and some great weather in the months ahead here on Long Island, you can expect the golf courses to fill up again. Golf is a sport that many people find themselves playing late into life. In fact, many people don’t even start playing until they’re older.
Unfortunately, as we get older, we often find ourselves more prone to sports-related injuries. If you’re not properly loosened up before a game or aren’t swinging correctly, you could find yourself in a lot of pain that can linger and affect your day-to-day activities. So, what can you do to avoid the pain so you can focus on playing golf?
How Do I Loosen My Body for Golf?
While golf is considered a low-impact exercise, it does involve repetitive motion that can lead to strain and injury if not properly managed. It’s recommended that you complete a number of stretches before and after every round of golf. You should also set an off day when you don’t play to help mitigate the possibility of injury. Because you utilize a great deal of your body while playing golf, these are important steps to avoid common golf injuries.
The areas necessary to stretch before and after each round include your legs, back, hips, elbows, shoulders, and core. While you don’t need to do too many repetitions at a time, anywhere from two to five reps is recommended for each stretch. You should also hold these positions for up to 30 seconds at a time. All of this should take several minutes or so to complete. It may sound like a lot, but it’s a small price to pay for comfort and peace of mind.
Can Chiropractors Fix Golfer’s Elbow?
Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is an injury where the tendons around the elbow get swollen and, as a result, painful. In addition to golfers, this kind of injury also affects people playing sports like baseball and tennis, as the injury is linked to heavy activity with the arms and wrists.
A chiropractor can first determine if you do, in fact, have inflammation caused by golfer’s elbow. From there, it could be treated through joint manipulation in the affected area, breaking up any adhesions around the tendons. Chiropractic care might not make you a better golfer alone, but it can reduce your pain and improve your experience. As a result, you’ll likely play better.
Let Total Chiropractic Care Relieve Your Pain and Discomfort
Even the healthiest and most physically fit of us can find ourselves with a sports injury that needs treatment. Total Chiropractic Care and Wellness has extensive experience treating sports injuries through comprehensive chiropractic care. We understand the importance of staying active while managing pain. We will work with you to restore the range of motion in your shoulders, elbows, and hips while providing you with lifestyle advice, stretches, and exercises tailored to your needs. Take the first step toward a more comfortable life. Give us a call at (631) 447-2299 or fill out our online intake form to schedule your appointment.