Golfing Pain Shouldn’t Be Par For The Course

A little know-how can help golfers avoid unnecessary injury. Considering the number of times a swing is repeated during a game, it’s not surprising that the season often ends early for those who are not physically prepared.

Below are a few simple stretching techniques that can help prevent or reduce the impact of injuries:

Side bending stretch

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.

2. Hold the golf club above your head with your arms straight.

3. Slowly bend to one side, without rotating, until you feel a stretch in the side of your back.

4. Hold for 15 seconds and repeat twice for each side.

Shoulder stretch

1. Hold the shaft of a golf club vertically behind your back.

2. Gently pull the club up with your top hand until you feel a slight stretch in the shoulder of your lower arm. Hold for 15 seconds.

3. Gently pull the club down with your bottom hand until you feel a stretch in the top shoulder and arm.

4. Hold for 15 seconds.

5. Reverse hand positions and repeat.

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