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OT Golfers- If my lower back is hurting, am I doing something wrong?
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:35 pm
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:35 pm
I just started playing this year, around March or so. I'm only 27 and as of the last month or so I've been having some pain in my low back. More specifically on the left side. (I'm right handed, if that matters).
It's not bad enough to the point of seeing a doc, but if i progresses I'm worried I'll have to.
Is this normal for golfers? Or could it be something I've done wrong? I've started on a low back stretch routine for after I play as well as after I work out, and it seems to loosen up after I do this. But I'm kinda worried there is something inherently wrong with my swing that's causing this?
It's not bad enough to the point of seeing a doc, but if i progresses I'm worried I'll have to.
Is this normal for golfers? Or could it be something I've done wrong? I've started on a low back stretch routine for after I play as well as after I work out, and it seems to loosen up after I do this. But I'm kinda worried there is something inherently wrong with my swing that's causing this?
This post was edited on 8/24/15 at 2:35 pm
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Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:36 pm to cas4t
You're standing too close to the ball after you hit it.
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:36 pm to cas4t
stretch your hamstrings
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:37 pm to LSUballs
So just back up a little and extend my arms?
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:38 pm to cas4t
How fat are you? Valid question.
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:38 pm to cas4t
Yoga and pilates
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:38 pm to jfeezie
quote:
stretch your hamstrings
ok, will do
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:38 pm to BigPerm30
I'm 5'11 170 lbs
I'm actually in pretty decent shape
I'm actually in pretty decent shape
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:39 pm to cas4t
without seeing you swing I would initially think that you may be using all arms.
The base of a golf swing is your legs.
The base of a golf swing is your legs.
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:39 pm to SabiDojo
Lots of the stretches I've been doing are yoga poses. Might have to look into some classes.
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:40 pm to bbvdd
quote:
without seeing you swing I would initially think that you may be using all arms.
got tired on about hole 12 yesterday (hot as shite) and my buddy pointed this out actually
damnit
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:41 pm to cas4t
TBH it's probably something you did outside of golf. Golf may be aggravating it or keeping the muscle you strained from healing. But odds are that you didn't hurt it playing golf initially.
You may need to take a break from the golf to let it get better.
And don't try to kill the ball, swing at what you perceive is 50-75% of your strength
You may need to take a break from the golf to let it get better.
And don't try to kill the ball, swing at what you perceive is 50-75% of your strength
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:42 pm to cas4t
When I play after it's been a while between my right calf has a tendency to be sore from pushing so hard in my swing.
If you want a good swing, it comes from your legs.
If you want a good swing, it comes from your legs.
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:42 pm to cas4t
quote:
So just back up a little and extend my arms?
I think you missed the joke...
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:42 pm to cas4t
I would start renting a cart. You're holding us up back here.
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:43 pm to Old Sarge
quote:
And don't try to kill the ball, swing at what you perceive is 50-75% of your strength
my partner yesterday was hitting his driver 300 yards.
have a feeling that a few beers in and swinging too hard. Google kinda confirmed some of the responses here. Swinging with arms, tight hammies, and trying to kill the ball.
fwiw I'm in a co-ed kickball league and even started feeling tightness after that! Kickball!
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:44 pm to Golfer
Yea I just caught it
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:45 pm to cas4t
Damn! All these responses and no dead lift advice yet?
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:46 pm to cas4t
I was having the same problem last year. I've played golf most my life and never had the problem until recently. After a while dealing with it I realized a problem I developed with my swing was causing it. I was starting my down swing before I really finished my backswing. Try a slight pause in your backswing before starting your downswing and see if that helps.
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:47 pm to Boudreaux35
Terrible advice without MRI
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