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6 articles tagged “golf injuries”.
Neck pain is less talked about than back or elbow pain in golf, but it's common, especially among older golfers and those who spend hours hunched over putts or working at a desk. The golf swing asks…
A round of golf can mean walking several miles on uneven ground, plus hundreds of swings that load the feet. It's no surprise that foot pain is a common complaint among golfers, especially those who…
Knee and hip pain are common among golfers, especially as we get older. The golf swing twists the lead knee and loads the lead hip, and walking 18 holes on uneven ground adds up. Arthritis, previous…
The shoulders work hard in every golf swing. The lead shoulder stretches across the chest at the top of the backswing; the trail shoulder rotates and lifts; and both must decelerate the arms and club…
After the lower back, the elbows and wrists are the most common sites of pain for golfers. Every swing sends impact forces up the club into your hands and arms, and fat shots, hard mats and tight…
Lower back pain is the most common physical complaint among golfers, from beginners to professionals. The golf swing is a powerful, one-sided rotational movement, repeated hundreds of times a week by…
