Spending the winter in Arizona golf courses is a great way to beat the cold. You can enjoy spectacular views and perfect golfing weather in a golf course in Arizona even during winter, not to mention the golf deals in Arizona that golf resorts usually offer during the off-season.
But playing golf during the cold months can amplify your risks of injuries. Proper stretching and the right equipment can help prevent injuries. But sometimes, in our effort to conquer the best golf courses in Arizona, we still fall victims to the common golf pains. Suffering from an injury can be quite scary, but knowing about the common golf injuries and their solutions can help in expelling your fears and put your spirits back on a more positive note.
- Lower Back Pain – More than 30% of golf injuries involves lower back pain. Swinging a golf club puts pressure on the vertebrae and soft tissues on the lower back and in one golf round, you will probably perform 30 to 50 swings, so it is easy to see why it is the most common golf pain. Bending over to pick a ball and carrying your golf bag also add to the strain on your lower back. You can treat the pain with rest, applying heat on your back and anti-inflammatory pain medication. To prevent lower back pain, include a good stretching exercise in your warm-up routine, bend your knees to ease up pressure on your back and maximize your upper body during your golf swing.
- Elbow Pain – Also known as the Golfer’s Elbow, it involves the medial portion of the elbow. It is caused by too tight grip and strain caused by the impact of hitting the ball. The solution for the Golfer’s Elbow is to refrain from golfing for a while, putting ice on the are, massage, and physical therapy. You can prevent elbow pain by icing your elbow before and after you play as well as using a lighter grip on your club.
- Shoulder Pain – Repeatedly swinging the golf club can lead to overused shoulders. It frequently leads to inflammation and causes strains on the muscles of the shoulder girdle. Older golfers are susceptible to rotator cuff tears. Anti-inflammatory medicines can relieve your shoulder pain. In order to prevent it, you can try exercise programs that focus on flexibility and strengthening the rotator cuff and shoulder girdle muscles.
Pain had always been a part of sports and vigorous activities, but we should always try to prevent so we can continue enjoying playing golf.
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