Get Rid Of Golf Injuries - Upper Body Stretches

As golfers, just about the most frustrating things we have to cope with is injuries associated with the swing action. When they occur, sometimes only rest will cure an condition, and that takes us from the activity we love to do. But to eliminate golf injuries, or even significantly less severe aches and pains, we have to understand what causes these ailments, and then take a preventive maintenance approach to guarantee a sound body.

As this is a very broad subject, we will on this page deal with the shoulders and back area. First, the shoulders really are a crucial area due to the range of motion demanded here. The following exercise ought to be done not merely at the outset of a round of golf, but before every tee shot, at the very least in an abbreviated manner.

1. Grip both ends of the club with an overhand grip.
2. Lift the club forward and over your head with the elbows kept straight.
3. Shift both hands to the back and behind your head until you feel pressure in your shoulders.
4. Hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds, then release.
5. Duplicate two or three times.

Do not exceed your limits, and never jerk while you stretch. Think about the way a cat stretches: slow and deliberate.

Another area which I will target to get rid of golf injuries is the lower back. This is perhaps the most susceptible location for a golfer, since the torque required in the golf swing puts an unnatural stress on this part of the body. For this I will propose an exercise on the golf course, and another to do in the home or office. Try this on the golf course just before your initial shot, and then as you may feel muscles tense up:
1. Stand straight with back and shoulders relaxed.
2. Reach back and interlock your fingers behind you.
3. Bend forward at the waste, keeping your back straight.
4. Bring your arms up and forward, keeping your hands together.
5. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds, and then release.
6. Repeat two or three times.

This exercise is a wonderful help to the upper body. For some preventive maintenance at home, try this:

1. Take a seat upright in a chair, back straight.
2. Reach behind you with your left arm to your right side, turning your torso. Produce torque by holding your right arm against your right leg.
3. Hold for ten seconds, and repeat the exact opposite way. Do this each way at least three times.

By: Sean OKelly

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These are just a few examples of exercises that can eliminate golf injuries.  My name is Sean O'Kelly, and I hope that you will consider some of these preventive measures before you miss any time on the golf course.  Click HERE for more training tips and guides, and for an interesting perspective on how to play golf for free, click HERE for a 50 page guide.