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in the Game without the Pain
 Dr.
Carole Smith, B.A., DC
When you consider the spinal rotation
that goes into a golf swing and the fact that the speed
of the club can reach 160 km/hour, it’s easy to
understand that golf puts significant biomechanical
stress on the body. Back pain and golfer’s elbow
are 2 very common injuries suffered by golfers.
Here are some tips to help
improve your game and prevent the pain.
1. Every golfer should include strength-training
exercises in their routine. Strengthening all major
muscle groups is essential to maximizing your performance.
Core body strength and flexibility helps breathing and
oxygen flow, as well as preventing injury to your back.
Muscle is also an important shock absorber that helps
prevent strains and sprains.
2. Warm-up and cool-down both before
and after your game for a full 20 minutes. Include gentle
stretching and range of motion exercises, as well as
a brisk walk or gentle jog to loosen the muscles and
joints.
3. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids
before, during and after your game. Sorry, beer does
not count. Remember that once you are thirsty, you are
already starting to dehydrate. Dehydration affects your
energy level and your physical functioning.
4. Use a wheeled golf cart for carrying
heavy clubs. If you must carry your golf bag, use both
shoulders straps. This will spread the weight across
a greater area. If there is only one strap, alternate
sides frequently. If you find that your bag is getting
too heavy, put it down and take a break.
5. When wheeling your golf cart, push
rather than pull.
6. Golf requires long periods of standing.
Frequently alternate your weight from one foot to the
other or rest one of them on your golf bag or cart.
7. Take care of your feet! Make sure
you have the proper shoes for your type of feet. Golf
shoes with short cleats are the best. If you are getting
pain in your feet, knees or low back, you may be a candidate
for orthotics to wear with your golf shoes.
8. Use the right technique for your
physical capacity and limits. Adopting a golf swing
based on your physical and biomechanical capacity is
important. Amateurs are usually better off adopting
a classic golf swing, which enables the hips to turn
nearly as much as the shoulders to minimize spinal twisting.
If in doubt, consult a golf pro.
9. Lastly, have fun. The right attitude
is good for your performance and your overall health!
Preventing shoulder injuries
Shoulder injuries in golfers are common
due to the repetitive nature of the swing. To reduce
shoulder pain, try these two tips.
• Shorten the backswing slightly.
Instead of ending the club head at the 3 o’clock
position, stop at the 1 o’clock position.
• Strengthen your shoulder, scapular, chest ,
and back muscles. Your chest and back muscles are large
and generate the power in the swing.
Preventing elbow, wrist and hand injuries
• Select larger and softer club
grips and use a neutral grip.
• Select irons with large heads and graphite shafts
to lessen vibration.
• Select the correct club length.
• Strengthen your forearm muscles.
Chiropractors can help prevent backpack
problems by showing you golf exercises and stretches.
Should you suffer an injury from golf, a chiropractor
can also provide treatment for your pain. 80 per cent
of Canadians will suffer from back pain in their lifetime.
If required, a chiropractor can treat your pain through
a variety of methods. These can include: spinal and
joint adjustment, acupuncture, soft tissue therapy and
therapeutic exercises.
Please call us
at 905.465.4595
for more information
and
to book
your appointment with Dr. Carole
Smith.
For pricing information
please click
here.
The
Heart Meridian
Andrea Antaya,
RMT, Dipl. S.T.
 In
the summertime, the energy of the Heart flourishes and
is at its strongest. The Heart energy can express itself
as new growth in life, a feeling of lightness, mental
clarity, calmness, feeling cheerful, optimistic and
keeps us active and enjoying outside activities and
nature.
What better time to enjoy these feelings than
on a great summer day!
If the Heart energy is
unbalanced one may feel scattered, depressed, have a
lack of mental clarity, feel restless or mental fatigue,
become oversensitive and even experience a lack of laughter
or a tendency to stammer when speaking. To maintain
or help balance the Heart energy find an activity that
helps you express yourself creatively:
• Read up on plants and trees
in your area and try finding them next time you are
outside.
• Try drawing or take a trip to an art supply
store. The possibilities are endless!
• Make sure to get out and enjoy this weather.
Taking a walk in the evening is great for
clearing the mind and gets you ready for a good
nights rest.
• Include 10 minutes of meditation or breathing
exercises into your daily routine.
• Eat locally grown fresh
fruits and vegetables that are light and tasty this
time of year in Ontario (especially those bitter greens
that support the Heart energy such as mustard and dandelion).
And remember, the calming and beneficial
effects of massage and movement of energy with Shiatsu!
Please call us
at 905.465.4595
for more information
and
to book
your appointment with Andrea.
For pricing information
please click
here.
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