Warm weather is just around the corner… and so if golf!
Here are 5 things you can do to get your golf game off to the right start:
Stretching daily is the key for golf professionals and novices, alike. Sport professionals and physical therapists agree that the most common golf injuries for athletes to watch out for are back, shoulder, elbow or wrist-related. With a few minutes of daily stretching, you’ll be hitting the sweet spots and feeling like a much stronger competitor.
One of the keys to avoiding injury in golf is to go through a proper warmup. This warm up routine includes not just a recommendation for stretching, but proper preparation for your core muscles, swing mechanics, and mental focus.
Walk the course and lengthen your life. Common sense should tell anyone that walking the golf course is a beneficial and healthy choice.
Making sure golf clubs are sized correctly for you, and have a pro analyze your swing to make sure it's not causing pain.
Working with a physical therapist to stretch and strengthen tendons and muscles. Various exercises have been found helpful can elongate the muscle and tendon while strengthening them.
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