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re: Sore back remedies after a round of golf??
Posted on 3/6/24 at 2:06 pm to ChuckUFarley
Posted on 3/6/24 at 2:06 pm to ChuckUFarley
Im 37 and have had two back surgeries. Definitely hurt bad the next day and real bad if I play 2-3 times a week. You do most everything I was going to suggest.
Stretching is 100% the most important thing for me. And not just a little 30 second stretch. But a solid 10 minute session (before the course if you're embarrassed to do it at the course), focusing especially on your hamstrings. Those lower back muscles and hamstrings are all working together.
I workout 3 times a week and work my core a good bit as well, but as far as pain management after a round, stretching would be more important for my pain than working out is. Both are beneficial obviously.
You could try a chiropractor a few times a month. Certain places have plans where you can get 5-10 sessions for $25 or so a pop. If you do the chiropractor, it needs to be multiple visits. Just one visit will have you hurting more than you were before.
And a good ol fashioned Epsom salt bath is a must for me. Haters gonna hate but it helps.
Edit: Just saw your size/weight. Defintely need to drop a decent amount but you're at the gym so I'm sure your trying.
That's a lot of extra stress on your back in weight.
Stretching is 100% the most important thing for me. And not just a little 30 second stretch. But a solid 10 minute session (before the course if you're embarrassed to do it at the course), focusing especially on your hamstrings. Those lower back muscles and hamstrings are all working together.
I workout 3 times a week and work my core a good bit as well, but as far as pain management after a round, stretching would be more important for my pain than working out is. Both are beneficial obviously.
You could try a chiropractor a few times a month. Certain places have plans where you can get 5-10 sessions for $25 or so a pop. If you do the chiropractor, it needs to be multiple visits. Just one visit will have you hurting more than you were before.
And a good ol fashioned Epsom salt bath is a must for me. Haters gonna hate but it helps.
Edit: Just saw your size/weight. Defintely need to drop a decent amount but you're at the gym so I'm sure your trying.
That's a lot of extra stress on your back in weight. This post was edited on 3/6/24 at 3:34 pm
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Posted on 3/6/24 at 3:17 pm to BabyTac
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I’m not trying to be an arse, but if you lost 50-60 pounds a lot of your problems would go away
Dont take it that way at all. Its absolutely true.
I will be trying the stretches that were mentioned and more intense longer stretching before I get to the course and right before the range or first tee box. If anybody give a damn, I will post some results after my next round, just to see what worked best for me. I agree losing about 50 or more pounds will be the best way to get results though. I am on my way.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 7:27 pm to ChuckUFarley
Heat helps. Get a microwaveable heating pad and wear on the drive to the course. Not a bad idea to use a cold pack after the round.
This post was edited on 3/6/24 at 7:30 pm
Posted on 3/6/24 at 7:51 pm to mikedatyger
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Hip Flexors
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Stretch your Hammies! More.
This ^
A lot of low back pain is attributable to tight hammies and hips. The more I work on getting those stretched and moving well, the less my lower back hurts in golf and life in general
Posted on 3/6/24 at 9:22 pm to ChuckUFarley
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Sore back remedies after a round of golf
Lose weight.
Posted on 3/7/24 at 3:43 am to iwyLSUiwy
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And a good ol fashioned Epsom salt bath is a must for me.
I feel so good when I soak in the ocean.
Salt water bath reduces swelling.
Posted on 3/7/24 at 7:00 am to ChuckUFarley
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I have had a bad back for many years and after a round of golf it takes 3-4 days to recover.
My first question is have you had your swing evaluated for mechanic purposes? You might be able alleviate the back ache with some subtle changes. 3-4 days is a rough recovery. I have a bad back, but use my legs a bunch in the swing and rarely feel the back the next day. If anything, I'll feel upper lats.
Posted on 3/7/24 at 11:50 am to mikedatyger
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• Lying Knee Roll-Over Lower Back Stretch
– Lie down, then bring your knees to your chest.
– Lay your arms out to your side and roll your knees to the right, as far down as you can. Rpeat other direction
– This will loosen your lower back, and make it easier to twist in your golf swing.
I tried this earlier today and it felt like my entire upper body cramped up. I have the same thing happen in my hips when I raise my leg to tie my shoe!!
Posted on 3/7/24 at 12:01 pm to ChuckUFarley
I don’t think it’s normal for an overweight person to hurt 3-4 days after playing a round of golf, maybe a day of soreness but 3-4 days is more than soreness, it’s sounds more like an injury. If it were normal for overweight people to hurt that long after playing the golf course would be pretty empty.
Posted on 3/7/24 at 12:07 pm to ChuckUFarley
The only fix I could find was starting my day with a 30-45 minute stretching regimen focused on back (quads, hamstrings, hip flexors, abs, glutes, back muscles). It has been a life saver for me in all facets, not just post golf round. I do it every morning before work.
This post was edited on 3/7/24 at 12:10 pm
Posted on 3/7/24 at 1:24 pm to NewOrleansBlend
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I don’t think it’s normal for an overweight person to hurt 3-4 days after playing a round of golf, maybe a day of soreness but 3-4 days is more than soreness, it’s sounds more like an injury. If it were normal for overweight people to hurt that long after playing the golf course would be pretty empty.
I agree. It's old injuries probably. It wasnt as bad the weekend before. I may have tweaked something in the gym as well.
Posted on 3/7/24 at 1:31 pm to CHiPs25
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I tried this earlier today and it felt like my entire upper body cramped up. I have the same thing happen in my hips when I raise my leg to tie my shoe!!
Not my favorite stretch. Even though it is recommended. I don't feel like I get any benefits from this one.
Sounds like me. Tight hammies. Also look into stretches for your Piriformis muscle.
Posted on 3/7/24 at 2:48 pm to NewOrleansBlend
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I don’t think it’s normal for an overweight person to hurt 3-4 days after playing a round of golf,
This for sure.
I am wondering if it's more the in/out of the golf cart than the actual swing stuff. Our regular group has a 6'5" monster that plays with us and he looks like he is getting in and out of a clown car all day.
Posted on 3/7/24 at 3:21 pm to dpd901
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A lot of low back pain is attributable to tight hammies and hips. The more I work on getting those stretched and moving well, the less my lower back hurts in golf and life in general
Add glutes to that. I've made it a focus of my routine lately and low back pain has nearly vanished (my job requires me to sit all day, so back pain is common).
Posted on 3/20/24 at 6:10 pm to mikedatyger
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These stretches are CRUCIAL for my flexibility.
I'm 63 and sit all day at computer. Not good for flexibility.
I just got home from Carter's...70 yr old and one sore sob...
thanks for posting these...
Posted on 3/20/24 at 11:16 pm to ChuckUFarley
I took a lesson last year because I was having much the same problem.
Turns out I was reaching too much which was causing strain on the muscles. He got me back more upright (and my iron game headed back in the right direction). Since then I hurt less.
Turns out I was reaching too much which was causing strain on the muscles. He got me back more upright (and my iron game headed back in the right direction). Since then I hurt less.
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