The golf swing, lower back, and injury are common phrases in the world golf. It is understood the golf swing places large amounts of stress on the back. This is simply a result of the mechanics of the golf swing itself. The execution of the golf swing places the lower back under immense shear forces each and every golf swing, and the muscles of the lower back must withstand these shear forces. Muscles of the body when under stress from physical activity eventually will become fatigued. Once the lower back muscles are fatigued, supporting the stressors of the golf swing and executing the mechanics of the golf swing are compromised. Resulting in some very common situations for the golfer.

Again, we are all aware the lower back is one of the most oft injured areas of the body in the game of golf. Statistics indicate approximately 50% of all golfers will incur a lower back injury during their playing careers. This statistic tell us a great deal about the importance of keeping the lower back healthy in the game of golf. Outside of the lower back becoming injured from the golf swing.

The situation of performance on the golf course comes into play. Many times prior to injury occurring, a drop in performance will be noticed. This is a direct result of the fatigue within the lower back not allowing the mechanics of the golf swing to be executed properly.

On the PGA Tour keeping the lower back strong and injury free is a daily task. It is understandable how much time is spent on lower back injury prevention when the biomechanics of the golf swing are understood. The biomechanics of the golf swing place the lower back under large amounts of shear force/stress every time you swing a golf club.

Over time, this can easily cause injury if you do not take the correct steps. This leads me to e-mail I received a little while back from BioForce subscriber Bryan

He wrote in with a question about his lower back and here is what he had to say;

“Sean,

I am 54 years of age and a very keen golfer.
Lately I have been experiencing back pain, maybe because of to much golfing?
I need your kind experience to advise me on this subject so that I can enjoy golf
without any harm to my back.”

Thank You,
Bryan

First and foremost the reasons for lower back pain is numerous and is best identified by a qualified physician.

My first suggestion is to get the lower back checked out by a back specialists. This will determine what exactly is going on with the lower back and what is the best treatment.

Now Bryan brings up a good point in his email. He discusses the possibility that his lower back discomfort is caused by playing too much golf. (you can never play enough golf!, well…maybe)
This absolutely could be the reason why his lower back is “tight” and “sore”.

Again, we know the lower back is placed under high amounts of stress every single swing of the golf club. Over time the muscles of the lower back can become fatigued from the golf swing. This will eventually lead to the muscles of the lower back “giving up” and becoming fatigued.

Once the muscles of the lower back are fatigued it is a very short step to injury. What is the process of eliminating this type of scenario playing out?

It simply requires the development of muscular endurance in the lower back to withstand the stress of the golf swing. Bottom line the golf swing is a repetitive movement, requiring the body to perform the swing over and over again. In order for the muscles (lower back muscles included) involved in the golf swing to perform the repeatable movements of the golf swing over and over again in an efficient manner.

Muscular endurance is the ability of the neuromuscular system of the body to perform a repetitive biomechanical movement (i.e. golf swing) without becoming fatigued. How do you develop muscular endurance specific to the golf swing? By simply, implementing golf fitness exercises into a structured program.

In addition to the development of increased muscular endurance the efficiency of the golf swing mechanics may require adjustment. Efficiency within the mechanics of the golf swing can directly affect the amount of stress placed upon the lower back.

Additional research has indicated the shear forces placed upon the lower back of a professional golfer is significantly less than the amateur golfer. The reason for the difference is the mechanics of the golf swing performed by professionals is much more efficient, placing less stress on the lower back.

Stated previously, numerous reasons exist for the lower back to become injured. The mechanics of the golf swing and endurance with muscles of the lower back are only two of many possibilities. If the lower back is weak the shear forces placed upon it by the golf swing will eventually lead to fatigue. The development of higher levels of muscular endurance can counter act this situation. The utilization of golf fitness exercises is best in relation to the golf swing for this situation.

Additionally, the efficiency in which the mechanics of the golf swing are executed affects the back. A less efficient golf swing places higher levels of shear force upon the musculature of the lower back causing fatigue and possible injury. A comprehensive golf fitness program to develop higher levels of muscular endurance and the creation of a efficient golf swing golf through instruction may assist keeping your lower back injury free.

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Tags: Golf, Golf Fitness Training, Golf Flexibility Exercises, Golf Swing Instruction, Lower Back Training

The sport of golf requires some key attributes, some of them are natural and some of them you will need to work on. This is where your fitness is very crucial. Let’s say you have the technique and have an ok handicap but feel that you can add monster yards to your drives.

Here I am going to give you something very specific into golf weight training hopefully for you to work on.

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Strength training for golf is essential to helping you create a more powerful golf swing and help increase your longevity in the game. Although Strength training can bulk up your muscles and cause limited movement in your swing but this is where flexibility comes in.

The most important and specific area I’m going to cover in Golf Strength Training is your body core. I’m talking about your back, abdominals, and oblique’s. These muscles stabilise your whole body posture. Most people tend to work on their biceps, triceps, pecks, and shoulders alot. Not knowing that it is your core that creates such power in the body.

I’m going to give you some very specific information to help you go out there and drive the ball out of the driving range.

It is important to be aware of current diet, is it serving you and complimenting your training? If not, change it straight away, you will never get gains eating fastfood.

Look to eat foods with low fat and high levels of pure protein for example lean meats, peanuts and boiled eggs, also fish. Recovery is really important so consuming the right fuels will bring you massive gains. Important to note aswel is to keep hydrated so fluid intake is a must.

I am assuming now that you have your diet sorted,now I highly recommend a swiss ball for ab and back exercises.If you feel as though you are unsure of how to use a swiss ball please seek an expert or personal trainer for advice. A swiss ball is all you need for your core. Not only will a swiss ball give you great core results, it will also require you to use your whole body to project exercise so you will get a whole body workout. It will help you with flexibility aswel to power out your golf swing.

Now that you are aware of what to do go out there and make it happen

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Tags: Golf Fitness Training, Golf Strength Training, Golf Weight Training