Golf and Back Pain Slideshow

Simple Exercises and Stretches for Golfers

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How Golf Can Cause Back Pain

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Good body mechanics should be at the top of your list when you’re golfing. But it’s no surprise that the leading cause of low back pain in golfers is poor swing mechanics.

Swinging a golf club using poor mechanics does not allow your hips, upper back, and arms to follow through smoothly. This can put stress on the lumbar spine (low back), leading to low back pain. Good, experienced players sequence properly.

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Written by: Stewart G. Eidelson, MD.

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