If you do not play golf, you probably don’t recognize how strenuous it can actually be. The lumbar spine and shoulders are subjected to tremendous torque, and the whole ‘drive’ portion of the game is a ‘ballistic’ exercise- meaning there is instantaneous generation of enormous energy.
Be sure to hydrate before hitting the links, and take a few minutes to stretch.
Follow a round of golf with good hydration (not the cocktails you may be tempted to have) a good, high protein meal, and adequate rest to give your body the opportunity to recover (the length of time needed to recover varies from person to person- the simple rule is to wait until most of your muscle soreness has resolved.) This will ensure that you will be able to play throughout the season.
As the weather warms up here in the Northern Hemisphere, look for more tips and articles on getting the most pain-free experience out of Spring-Summer sports.
Enjoy,
Andy
