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Chiropractic helps golfers reach their full potential<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Golfers are the sportsmen who most need regular chiropractic treatment if they want to play better and improve their swing, increasing the mobility of their spine, the elasticity of their body and their physical balance and mental clarity.<\/p>\n

It is no coincidence that the top professionals on the international circuit have a doctor of chiropractic on their medical staff.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Golf and posture<\/h2><\/div>

There are 30 million golfers in the United States.<\/p>\n

Recent studies have shown that 80 percent of them suffer or have suffered from back pain or injuries while playing.<\/p>\n

This is because the golfer’s swing is a totally unnatural movement for the lower back, so much so that 4 out of 5 golfers complain of back pain, better known in the jargon as “golf back.”<\/p>\n

The swing of a 1-wood or 3-iron at a speed exceeding 150kmh, with its hyper-rotation and hyper-extension, can be extremely traumatic for the entire spine, not just the lumbar area.<\/p>\n

Swing motion is not the only aspect of golf that can cause back pain.<\/p>\n

The game is also characterized by long walks.<\/p>\n

One must walk uphill, downhill and along the entire uneven surface of the course at a generally very slow pace, which is deleterious to the lumbar vertebrae.<\/p>\n

In addition one sometimes swings standing on uneven surfaces such as knolls, tree roots or sand.<\/p>\n

One must also consider, this is perhaps the worst feature of golf for the back, standing for several hours.<\/p>\n

While standing along the course you often get tired and switch your weight from one part of your body to another.<\/p>\n

This causes muscle tightening on one side and relaxation on the opposite side; once the player places the ball back on the tee and makes the swing, it causes trauma to both sides of the body that are not ready to handle the intensity and speed of the movement.<\/p>\n

Once the golfer reaches the green, in order to putt the ball, he or she has to assume a strange position to be totally in line with the ball and hole.<\/p>\n

All these movements cause tremendous stress on the back causing, as mentioned, back pain or “golf back.”<\/p>\n

When a player experiences back pain during a competition or simple practice his scores decrease, just like the enjoyment the game offers.<\/p>\n

Pain in the back, neck, shoulder, or elbow impairs swing movement and can often ruin the day because it disrupts the entire fantastic experience that golf is capable of providing.<\/p>\n

In fact, this game is not designed to suffer, but to compete first with yourself then with your opponent and derive enjoyment and satisfaction from it.<\/p>\n

Regular chiropractic treatment helps eliminate pain and improve the performance of any player, whether a beginner, amateur or professional.<\/p>\n

Golf back pain is the most common injury among golfers, especially among older golfers.<\/p>\n

Back pain, however, is not the only physical problem from which golfers suffer. Neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, ankle, and hip pain are all very common injuries among players of all ages.<\/p>\n

Regular chiropractic treatment is the answer to solving these problems.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are different types of care that a golf chiropractor can use to treat specific injuries or for a type of preventive care.<\/p>\n

Regular chiropractic treatments are not only intended to eliminate specific physical problems and provide a type of preventive care, but can also greatly improve the golfer’s game and score. Healthy, strong, interference-free backs achieve better performance on the golf course.<\/p>\n

Therefore, be sure to improve your game through the help of chiropractic care!<\/p>\n<\/div>

Improve your golf with chiropractic care<\/h2><\/div>

Have you ever noticed that on Tuesday your score is 85 while on Friday it is 110?<\/p>\n

You are not the only one!<\/p>\n

Most amateur golfers experience this jump in score within a few days, not because of a sudden loss of hand-eye coordination or because they have mysteriously forgotten their shot mechanics within two or three days but, rather, because of contractures, injuries and fatigue that mainly affect the back, neck and shoulder muscles.<\/p>\n

Regular chiropractic care<\/strong> on these affected areas will not only keep your scores stable but will probably improve them; it’s very simple: healthy, strong and free backs play better golf!<\/p>\n<\/div>

Chiropractic treatment for golf<\/h2><\/div>

There are many ways a chiropractor can help a golfer from injury and improve his or her skills and scores on the course.<\/p>\n

Adjustments to the spine, neck, or shoulders, advice to prevent physical problems due to swinging, rehabilitation exercises, muscle stimulation, and advice for an anti-inflammatory diet are simply some of the procedures a golf chiropractor can use to treat golfers who are injured or who are trying to prevent any injuries.<\/p>\n

The chiropractor will treat the golfer who wants to play a match without pain.<\/p>\n

Golfers rarely notice the damage that a repeated movement of extreme rotation and extension can cause very serious damage on their backs, necks shoulders or hips. Not even beginner or amateur players look for a solution to prevent these problems and improve their performance.<\/p>\n

Lately, however, chiropractic care has been expanding rapidly within the golf world, helping players around the world and greatly improving their performance and potential.<\/p>\n

While many golfers only see the chiropractor after injuries, others have found that getting treatment from the chiropractor before the injury occurs is the key to playing round after round without pain.<\/p>\n

A chiropractor who specializes in golf can provide PROACTIVE treatment, based on body-specific adjustments, rehabilitative exercises, and numerous tips and strategies that can serve the golfer to reach his or her 100 percent potential on the course while at the same time providing the opportunity to play the best golf safely and without injury for a lifetime.<\/p>\n

Read Golf Today’s article on golf-specific chiropractic treatments.<\/a> (Article in italian)<\/p>\n<\/div>

Injuries characteristic of golf<\/h2><\/div>

People who suffer from “golfer’s elbow” (epitrochleitis)<\/strong> are often participants in sports that involve a racket or club.<\/p>\n

Just as with tennis elbow (epicondylitis), in these types of injuries are given by overuse of the forearm, trauma to the elbow in shooting some violent shots, or improper swing technique.<\/p>\n

The pain is localized to the innermost part of the elbow, and the symptoms are reproduced in resisted wrist flexion.<\/p>\n

Rotator cuff inflammation<\/strong> and more general shoulder problems can occur from the same causes.<\/p>\n

Tendonitis<\/strong> in the wrist can also arise if you have good swing technique. This condition is usually called “golfer’s wrist” by the players themselves.<\/p>\n

Knee injuries<\/strong> such as infrapatellar tendinitis are very common among golfers.<\/p>\n

Achilles tendon problems<\/strong> mainly due to the rotation imposed by the swing.<\/p>\n

Last but not least, the injuries most suffered by golfers are concentrated in the lumbar area and mainly affect the sciatic nerve causing pain all along the lower limbs (sciatica).<\/p>\n

Chiropractors who specialize in golf are able to treat all these types of injuries and many more through the use of different treatment techniques. They will also show you how to prevent future problems.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What golfers say<\/h2><\/div>

Tiger Woods, David Duval and Padraig Harrington, Rory MacIlroy, Jordan Spieth are just some of the professionals who rely on chiropractic care.<\/p>\n

“One thing I’ve learned through experience is that I need to be treated by my chiropractor, even if I spend a couple of weeks away from the golf courses,” says Padraig Harrington, whose palmares include two British Opens and the PGA Championship.<\/p>\n

“Being treated regularly by my chiropractor helps me avoid injuries and helps me overcome symptoms when they arise so that they don’t worsen into more serious problems over time.”<\/p>\n

Chiropractors act directly on the nervous system through very specific adjustments of the vertebral joints.<\/p>\n

The nervous system is in total control of our body and all its functions and movements.<\/p>\n

Keeping it at its best through chiropractic treatments should be high on every golfer’s priority list.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Ten Cup<\/h2><\/div>

In the year 2016 we followed golfers participating in the ten cup event organized by Golf Today Magazine.<\/p>\n

In most cases we examined their posture and in some cases we performed chiropractic corrections that gave excellent results, as you can read in the article that appeared in Golf Today and from the testimony of one of the players and patient of our chiropractic and golf team who went on to win the national Ten Cup in his category.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Book your visit<\/h4><\/div>

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Video testimonianze di chi si rivolge a noi<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Golf swing pre e post chiropractic treatment<\/h4><\/div>