Improve your golf game with Chiropractic Care

Spring has officially arrived which means people will soon be heading out to golf courses. Novice golfers and professionals will be out working to perfect their golf swing. When you go through a golf swing, you use most of the major joints in your body. The major joints affected include the shoulders, elbows, and wrists, but you also use your knee, hips, and pelvis. How can chiropractic help? Chiropractic care can help alleviate pain and help keep your joints moving properly so you can play your best.

Get in shape

Golf is a sport like any other and requires a certain amount of fitness to play. If you have not already, start building your endurance by exercising. Here are some at home exercises you can do to help with your golf performance. As always, please consult a medical professional before beginning any new changes to your workout routine.

• Squats: Start with feet shoulder width apart and a straight back, the squat down like you were going to sit in a chair. Keep the weight in the back of the foot. Try to keep the squat controlled as you move up and down. Once you have the squat technique down, you can add rotation in by squatting down then rotating and reaching one hand up and away.
• Deadbug exercises (abs): Lie on the floor on your back with your feet and arms up in the air perpendicular to the floor. Start by reaching your right arm and left leg towards the ground without actually touching the ground. Return to the original position and switch to using your left arm and right leg.
• Hip crossover: Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Start by rotation your knees to one side until the side of your leg touches the floor, then rotate your knees to the other side. This exercise will help with rotation in you hips and spine.
• Shoulder wall slides: Stand with feet, shoulders, elbows, and wrists against with wall. Starting with your arms up above your head, slowly slide them down the wall while maintain contact. You should form a “w” with your arms when they are in the down position. Slowly reach back up until your arms are extended overhead again.
• Dumbbell wrist flexion and extension (forearm): Use a lightweight dumbbell and perform wrist flexions by holding the weight palm up and lifting your wrist. Using the same weight, turn your hands palm down and raise your wrists.

Add chiropractic care as part of a wellness routine.

Chiropractic care can help prevent injury and improve your game. We can also help you get back to golfing faster if you do find yourself in pain. Chiropractic adjustments keep your joints moving properly which helps to reduce stress on your muscles and decrease the chance on injury. Chiropractors also have the tools to help with shoulder, elbow, knee, and hip pain.