Back Pain and Golf - Video Explanation
Swinging a golf club naturally involves an incredible amount of force from only one side of the body, unevenly placing pressure on the spine. During the golf swing, the lower back sustains a compressive force of:
- About 1370 pounds for amateur golfers
- About 1700 pounds for professional golfers
For comparison, college football players experience a compressive force of about 1950 pounds while hitting a football blocking sled. Approximately 1220 pounds of force are needed for a disc to herniate.
Mechanics of incorrect swing techniques and habits that pose a risk to the spine include:
- Bending too far to the leading side during the backswing (reverse spine angle), placing excessive force on the lumbar spine.
- Prolonging the swing by rotating the body beyond its range of motion, increasing the risk of injury
- Engaging muscles inadequately or engaging the wrong muscles, making the muscles prone to tearing
- Limited range of motion in the hips and thoracic spine
- Having weak core muscles, increasing the risk of muscle strain
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