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Golfing Injuries from Head to Toe

The unique twisting motion of the golf swing can cause injuries from head to toe. Here’s a rundown of some common golf injuries and tips on how to avoid them.

Neck

As you swing, that twisting motion can lead to spasms, chronic neck pain and even pinched nerves. The more you swing, the worse it gets. Warming up with neck exercises before you practice or play will increase strength and flexibility – and reduce your risk of injury.

Shoulders

It’s no surprise that shoulder injuries are common among golfers. Strength training and adjustments to your swing can help you avoid tendonitis, bursitis and rotator cuff injuries. Don’t forget to handle your golf bag with care; just yanking those heavy clubs out of the car can injure your back or shoulder.

Elbows

Golfer’s Elbow is a painful irritation and inflammation of the outer or inner elbow tendon. This can result from repetition – or even from hitting the ground instead of the ball. Moderation is key.  Don’t wait until you feel pain to call it a day.

Wrists and Hands

Wrist and hand injuries are often caused by repetitive movement. Wrist Tendonitis is a common and painful injury which can take months to heal. Learning the proper grip and avoiding long practice sessions can help you avoid wrist and hand injuries.

Back

Back pain is frequently seen in golfers. Whether you’re swinging a golf bag or a golf club, herniated or slipped discs, muscle strain and ligament damage are all “par for the course.” It’s best to schedule a doctor’s visit for any type of back pain. What seems like a minor problem could be an indication of a larger medical problem. Warm ups and strength exercises can help prevent back injuries.

Hip

The pivoting motion of repeated golf swings is hard on the hips and can result in hip injuries similar to rotator cuff tears. Taking time to warm up, and incorporating a regimen of exercises that build strength and flexibility, can help you support the muscles that surround the hip joint and prevent painful and disabling injuries.

Knee

Uneven ground, a poor stance and the stress on your knees during the golf swing can all contribute to knee injuries. Our knees really aren’t designed for the rotation and side-to-side movement required to swing a golf club successfully. To help protect your knees, follow an exercise plan designed to keep the muscles in your hips, lower back, and mid back flexible and also strengthen the muscles around your knee joint.

Ankles and Feet

Ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, swollen feet and blisters are all common golfing injuries. Proper shoes and strengthening exercises will help you stay on your feet without pain or injury.

Take proactive steps to prevent pain and injury

Your swing is everything!

Proper technique will not only improve your game, it can help prevent painful and potentially serious injuries. Without it, the stress you place on your body is likely to lead to discomfort and pain.

Know when to stop! 

Adjusting your technique to “play through the pain”, doesn’t work. You’ll just transfer the same physical stresses to other areas of your body and increase your chances of multiple injuries and even more pain.

More than an ounce of prevention

A regimen of preventative measures like warming up, wearing the right shoes, strength exercises and learning the proper swing technique will help you avoid injuries and concentrate on enjoying the game. Check out these tips from the Mayo Clinic for proactive steps you can take to avoid painful golf injuries.

Know when to call you doctor

As always, you need to “listen” to your body.  Sometimes personal prevention or mediation measures don’t do the trick.  We are always available to answer your questions and if your pain does not improve, or gets worse, you should be in touch with a doctor.  Feel free to reach out HERE if you would like to have your questions answered, or if you need to make an appointment.

Filed Under: Back Pain, Golf Injury, News Tagged With: golf and low back pain, golf injuries, golf injury, golf pain, preventing golf injury, preventing sports injuries

Fall Sports Injury Prevention

soccer ballFall sports in Michigan provide great opportunities for our youngsters: a chance to be a part of a team, an outlet for physical exertion, and the establishment of an active, healthy lifestyle. With that in mind, please be aware of the injury hot spots in the Michigan fall sports. In general, injuries can be prevented in the following ways:

  • Wear appropriate protective gear (especially customized mouth guards)
  • Be on the lookout for concussion symptoms
  • Stay hydrated
  • Stretch prior to and after working out
  • Be mindful of pain, as opposed to muscle exertion, and seek medical advice when pain occurs

In addition, it is very important that athletes maintain their strength during the off season, through weight training and cardiovascular workouts. Trouble looms when athletes begin the season “out of shape”, even if the first few weeks of practice include rigorous conditioning.

Some specific sport by sport injuries to watch out for:

Cross Country: As you would expect, the legs take the brunt of injuries, from knees and ankles to hamstrings, shin splints and quadriceps. Blisters can be common and when left untreated can create new problems. Parents need to assess their children’s shoes, socks and clothing for proper fit. Athletes need to pick up speed slowly at the beginning of their training and try to spend as much time on the track, which is a safer, more consistent, more giving surface than streets and sidewalks. Dehydration and sunburn can also be a problem.

Field Hockey: Hand and wrist injuries are the most prevalent, followed by ankle sprains, facial injury, concussions, knee and ACL issues. Hand issues are very hard to prevent. On the other hand, customized mouth guards are multi-purpose, preventing tooth injury and mitigating concussion. They are far better than one size fits all mouth guards.

Football: Head and neck injuries are the most troublesome (encourage students to tackle with their helmets up) with concussions being of primary concern, but leg and knee injuries are actually more prevalent. Shoulder injuries do occur as does lower back overexertion. Heat-related injuries are common in football as the extra padding contributes to dehydration. Being in peak physical condition prior to the season and staying hydrated are critical for football players.

Golf: Golf injuries tend to come from overuse and poor swing dynamics. Most vulnerable are hands, shoulders, lower back and elbows. These injuries can be lessened with stretching and warming up before playing and coaches’ attention to and correction of poor swing techniques.

Soccer: Soccer has a deceptively high concussion rate, because most students wear no protective gear. Other high injury sites include knees and ACLS, ankle sprains and breaks, and dehydration issues. Be aware that soccer games are played even in the rain and these conditions can be tough on ankles and knees. Also, a waterlogged leather soccer ball can become heavy and hard, making heading the ball much more dangerous.

Swimming and Diving: Shoulder injuries and knee injuries are the leading swimming injuries, followed by hip and back pain. Most of these injuries can be prevented with sufficient warm-ups prior to swimming at full speed, consistent strength training including an emphasis on developing core strength and coaching to correct defects in strokes.

Tennis: Tennis elbow is by far the most common injury, followed by stress fractures and injuries of overuse in the shoulder, legs and back. Tennis players must warm up before playing and must participate in the specific exercises that target the hands and wrist to prevent tennis elbow. Tennis players are also prone to dehydration, especially during extended match play.

Volleyball: Most common injuries are finger injuries and ankle sprains, followed by rotator cuff tendinitis, and lower back pain. Volleyball players must be constantly coached on properly addressing the ball when striking or spiking in order to protect their fingers. Ankle braces are recommended as preventive gear for those players who are prone to ankle turns. Staying in top physical condition is important for volleyball playing, where there can be explosive action followed by periods of inactivity.

Filed Under: Healthy Living Tagged With: concussions, preventing sports injuries, youth sports

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