Golf and low back pain
Playing golf can cause low back pain
Golf—one of America’s all-time favorite sports—is becoming more popular
than ever. The increased popularity of golf may be due to demographics, with
baby boomers having more time and disposable income, and may be due to the fact
that technology is producing golf equipment that makes the game easier. Whatever
the reason, golf is certainly enjoying a surge of popularity.
However, like any other sport, golf can produce
injuries to the low back and spine. One very
common golf injury is low back pain (usually
due to muscle strains and sprains). Additionally,
people who suffer from chronic or recurrent episodes
of low back pain can be frustrated because the
pain hinders their ability to play golf.
To help golfers avoid injury and help people
with low back pain enjoy golf, this article provides
a few suggestions for:
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