Various aspects of golfing pose a risk of back pain. The constant bending over, the sudden twisting jerking movement upon striking the ball, as well as the constant repetition of these movements always on the same side call all lead to muscle imbalance and asymmetrical overloads of the spine. Impact against the ball also produces vibrations that our body must absorb. All these factors are worsened if compensatory exercises are not practiced, depending on the practice frequency. Bad style (inappropriate posture) will also increase the risk of injuries.

GOLFING TIPS:

COMPENSATION EXERCISES

An exercise program is recommended to develop the spinal columns muscles which will compensate for possible imbalance. These exercises must be personalized and recommended by a doctor.

WARMING UP

Warming up prepares the muscles for the effort, preventing possible injuries. Subjecting your muscles and tendons to stress, overloading and stretching without the necessary preparation can result in small muscle tears, contractures, etc. Your muscles fibers could be cold and stiff and it is necessary to activate them, warm them up and stretch them out in order to prepare them for the effort. A 15 minute warm up session is always possible by walking on the golf course at the start, followed by movement of the joints involved in this sport, and finishing off with a few minutes of gentle swings.

W-WEAR keeps your back and kidneys at an appropriate temperature. As well as supporting the trunk and shoulders, it reduces that vibration which must be absorbed by your back.

PROGRESSIVE START

Start with a 9 iron and then with a 5 iron before using the drivers.

CORRECT POSTURE

Play with the best possible swing by rotating the spinal column (mid column) and avoid rotating the lumbar column (lower column). Upon swinging keep the vertebral column as vertical as possible. To do this you must concentrate on keeping your body upright before striking the ball. Avoid keeping your back stiff and try to keep your back muscles relaxed.

The W-WEAR Back Pain Corrector will help you to keep a correct and natural posture while practicing any sport. The correct posture will prevent the overabundance of stress in specific areas and help you avoid injuries. When weight training you can cause excessive stress on certain muscle groups, joints and other parts of your body when incorrect postures are assumed and subsequently bad posture habits are adopted. The help of a spotter or personal trainer is always advisable.

APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT

A well balanced set of golf clubs adapted to the personal characteristics of each player is always recommended. The length must be considered as well as does the fact that the material does not vibrate and is non-slip. A good choice is to use personalized golf clubs.

WALK ON THE COURSE

Avoid using a vehicle and walk whenever you can.