Senior golf - health and injuries

All golfers who plays golf should be aware of the danger of injuries, which can occur while playing golf, especially senior golfers. Because the twisting and turning motion of the game, this places an undue amount of stress on the spine, hips, and shoulders. Since most golfers are inactive during the winter months, injuries such as muscle strains and injuries to the disc are common.

The golf swing includes bending over and then twisting, which is one the worst moves people can make, according to physical therapists. If the knees are bent and the back is straight it will keep pressure off the discs. You can also tighten the stomach muscles to help give the back support during the golf swing. It is a good idea for all golfers, especially senior golfers to do some warm-up exercises before hitting the tee.

There are health benefits to be obtained from playing golf. A growing number of older American are profiting from the health benefits derived by playing golf. Here are some tips offered by many of the sports medicine experts for senior golfers. These tips will make the game more enjoyable and will lower the chances of the injuries connected to the game of golf.

Physical fitness can be improved by playing a round of golf as long as the golfers do not ride around in the golf cart for the entire round. Walking can be beneficial to the overall fitness by improving the aerobic capacity. Walking can increase your heart rate to meet the guidelines for aerobic exercise. Of course these benefits need to be balanced with problems associated with walking long distances such as joint pain, heat related problems among other complications due to the person’s general health. Carrying your golf clubs is not recommended. You will be better off using a pull cart instead. As always the golfer should check with his or her doctor to ensure it is safe for them to walk nine or 18 holes.