Friday, December 5, 2008

Quick Review on Golf Injuries and Wrist Injuries

By Jerremy Grey

Many people experience common golf injuries. The way the game is played insures this. People who know the risks about how these injuries take place are less likely to get them in the first place. One of the best things you can do for your body is of course make sure that you are in good physical condition before you play golf, but this is not always possible as you can imagine. You will have fewer injuries if you are in good shape.

It is not hard to imagine that back injuries in golf are common as walking and swinging repeatedly are taxing on these muscles. The back muscles can be properly conditioned, as with any other muscles in the body. In addition, you can use muscle rubs, ice packs, and back braces. Backs need plenty of rest following a game of strenuous golf activity. You should get plenty before continuing on with your activities. Because of the stress put on the back, golfers who play continuous back to back games should consider a good massage or perhaps even a chiropractic alignment.

Tennis elbow - or in golf, called golfer's elbow - is another common golf injury. Golfer's elbow, known mostly to golfers who play a lot of golf suddenly, is not exactly the same as tennis elbow, however and there are a number of key differences. While both affect the upper arm, tennis elbow does so to the outer arm, while golfer's elbow does to the inner arm. Sudden increased frequency of playing is what is typically responsible for this injury, though there is no guaranteed way to prevent it. If you suddenly enter a tournament that is long lasting when you normally only play one game of golf per month, for example, you are at high risk to develop tennis or golfer's elbow.

As can be expected another common golf injury affects the shoulders which can be a major problem for golfers. Immense pressure is put on the shoulders as golfers continuously swing the clubs. Any time a worn or tired body is added to the mix, it is a recipe for disaster. Take good care of your body and warm up your shoulder muscles before a game of golf as this will help prevent injury.

Finally, another common golf injury is carpal tunnel syndrome, which happens to many people who play golf, as they frequently have repetitive movement. Playing numerous games of golf in a row for several months in a row is just asking for this type of injury to occur. Many people have serious results from this injury, but if you are attune to your body and catch it early, you can usually get by with a simple brace. On the opposite end of the spectrum, serious cases of carpal tunnel can occur and render the person unable to use their hands. These cases can only be solved with surgery. Because carpal tunnel syndrome can not show any serious sign until after it has caused serious damage, many people do not recognize it until it is too late. In the event of serious wrist pain, you should make sure that you apply a wrist brace.

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