An article on how to deal with injuries brought about by golf plays.

1. Golf Injuries – How to Treat them
and How to Prevent
By Althea Mann

2. Golf Injuries – How to Treat them and
How to Prevent
• Golf may not be a contact sport, but injuries are
still prevalent among golf enthusiasts. For
professionals and amateurs alike, golf puts a lot
of strain on muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments,
and nerves. This usually leads to common golf
injuries. Proper stretching and correct posture
can help prevent injuries in general. However,
there are specific measures you can take to
prevent each of the injuries discussed below to
help you avoid them during your golf vacation in
Arizona.

3. Golf Injuries – How to Treat them and
How to Prevent
• Back Injuries
Lugging your golf bag around the course can strain your back.
Your golf swing can also induce back pain. Aside from the pain,
symptoms of back injury include stiffness and muscle spasms.
Sometimes you will also experience numbness, pain, and weakening of
the legs when nerve irritation occurs. When you feel your back aching,
rest for a while to relive the pain. Relax your back to ease the pressure.
You can use ice packs to soothe your back. Take pain relievers if the
pain does not go away immediately. It is also advisable to consult a
doctor even before the pain becomes severe. To prevent back injuries,
use proper back mechanics when lifting your bag. Squat to retrieve a
ball instead of stretching your spine. You should also slow down your
back swing to minimize the stress on your lower back.

4. Golf Injuries – How to Treat them and
How to Prevent
• Golfer's Elbow
This injury usually happens to golfers who
suddenly play a lot more than usual. This is bound to
occur if you go on an Arizona golf vacation after not
playing for a long time. The golfer’s elbow affects the
inner part of the elbow and usually occurs at the top of
the backswing and impact. Rest and medication can
relieve the pain. But if it is a major injury, therapy and
bracing might be needed. Avoid golfer's elbow by easing
your grip and loosening the elbows when you take your
swing. Slow down your backswing and smoothly move on
to the

5. Golf Injuries – How to Treat them and
How to Prevent
• Shoulder Injuries
Swinging the club while maintaining a poor swinging form can
highly stress your shoulders. Be wary of pain on the upper arm as this
can mean that you have a shoulder injury. Rest and medication for pain
and swelling can give you comfort. Limiting the overhead use of your
shoulder can also help relieve the pain. Don’t forget to stretch as
stretching makes your shoulders flexible to help you avoid injuries. As
mentioned earlier, slowing down the backswing will put less stress on
your shoulders.
Your golf vacation in Arizona is the perfect time to play all the golf you
want, so don’t let an injury get in the way. Do the proper warm-up
exercises and condition your body before playing golf to stay in top
shape.

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