Chiropractic care won’t fix your slice or perfect your putting, but it can help you play better, reduce pain, and lower your score. Golf is notoriously hard on the lower back, and the quick, repetitive twisting motion of a swing can lead to injuries.
If you already have back pain, your risk of injuring other muscle groups increases. Here’s how Edmonds Spine & Sports Medicine can help you improve your golf game with chiropractic care.
How Chiropractic Care Enhances Your Golf Game
Chiropractors are trained to treat the entire neuromusculoskeletal system, which helps golfers reduce strain on their bodies. While the lower back takes the brunt of the stress during a golf swing, other joints and muscles also play a critical role. Pain or limited range of motion in your shoulders, elbows, knees, or wrists can throw off your swing and hurt your score.
Chiropractic adjustments can:
Restore Proper Alignment: Reducing strain on muscles and joints
Relieve Nerve Compression: Improving coordination and muscle response
Enhance Blood Flow: Promoting faster recovery and better mobility
When your body moves without pain or restriction, you’ll swing more freely and focus on your game.
Self-Care Tips to Improve Your Golf Game
While chiropractic care is essential for maintaining peak performance, there are steps you can take to help yourself:
Warm Up Properly: Arrive early to stretch and take some light practice swings. Loosening your muscles before your round reduces the risk of injury.
Cool Down After Your Round: Perform gentle stretches post-game to keep your muscles flexible and prevent stiffness.
Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water before, during, and after your round, especially on hot days. Dehydration increases the risk of muscle strain.
Use a Golf Pull Cart: If you walk the course, use a pull cart instead of carrying a heavy bag. Carrying your bag for 18 holes can compress spinal discs and irritate nerves.
Avoid Metal Spikes: Soft spikes reduce the risk of your foot catching in the turf, which can prevent knee or back injuries.
Get Professional Lessons: If your swing causes pain, a golf pro can help you refine your technique and reduce strain on your body.
Experience Pain-Free Golf with Edmonds Spine & Sports Medicine
Our chiropractic team, led by Dr. Jon Martin, specializes in helping golfers stay injury-free and enjoy their game to the fullest. Whether you’re experiencing pain or want to prevent it, we’re here to support your health and performance.
Contact us today to schedule your first appointment. Play your best game—without pain.