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GOLF
and BACK PAIN The most common complaint in all groups of golfers is lower back pain. The most likely cause in simple terms is that twisting/torturing of the spine imposes significant stress on the lower back. A golf swing generates compression loads of more than eight times the body weight in addition, shearing forces are created, which is translation along a horizontal plane placing further stress on the lower back. Now include poor conditioning, muscle imbalances, spinal muscle degeneration from prior back injuries and the likelihood of low back problems is increased. The solution to preventing low back injury, besides stop playing golf, (which is not a solution to most golfers) is to determine which risk factors you may have that would predispose you to injury. These would include spinal muscle degeneration, weak abdominal muscles, muscle imbalances from a sedentary lifestyle, prior injuries, restricted movements of the joints in the lower back region and poor biomechanics (swing). The best way to accomplish this is to see a chiropractor, physical therapist or a sports physician that is trained in sports related injuries. They could help you resolve these imbalances before symptoms arise. Doctors of Chiropractic and Physical Therapists are specially trained to provide safe, effective treatment for many neuromusculoskelatal conditions and allied disorders through physiotherapy, exercise rehabilitation and nutritional counseling. In addition Doctors of Chiropractic are experts in manipulation which has been shown to be effective in treating low back conditions. Dr. Briggs has been in practice for over ten years in Saugus and is certified by the American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Dr. Keith A. Briggs at Briggs Chiropractic and Physical Therapy located at 320 Central Street Saugus, MA at 781-233-4122. |
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