Golf has become a power game. It’s all about power and distance. Statistically, most people drive the ball less than 200 yards, but they get a big case of distance envy when they see the pros on television reaching 300 yards. Trying to match what the pros are doing often leads to injury. This is simply because the average golfer does not have the flexibility or conditioning to swing that hard. Most golfers go until they get hurt, then look for help. Back pain is a warning sign that there is an underlying problem responsible for the symptom that will likely get worse. Doctors of chiropractic look for the cause of the symptom and help reduce the likelihood of future injury.
Doctors of chiropractic, with their expertise in posture and flexibility, are uniquely qualified to help players stay fit and injury-free. Motion analysis research finds that men usually have the strength for the golf swing but not the flexibility. The opposite is typically true for women. Dr. Joshua Mitchell has worked with golf professionals and tour players to establish procedures to help improve their flexibility and conditioning, often resulting in lower scores. Procedures such as chiropractic adjustments and core training can increase a player’s ability to rotate and coil, which are key components to building up power, strength and club speed, leading to longer distance and more consistency. Stability is another essential key in the golf swing. Stability to a large degree originates from the core. Chiropractic adjustments, along with golf-specific training and conditioning, are the best ways to improve your game and stay injury-free in the long run. If you take the chiropractic approach, you are in good company. Tiger Woods says that visiting his chiropractor regularly and strength training have made him a better golfer.
This is what some of Dr. Mitchell’s patients are saying about their golf game: “I used to develop back pain after 12 holes of golf, but after the treatments with Dr. Mitchell, I can play 36 holes pain free.”– Rick D.
“I stretched constantly but my flexibility would not improve. After getting my back adjusted by Dr. Mitchell, I felt a new range of motion immediately, which allowed better golf shots.”– Tim L.
“As a tour professional, seeing lower scores is what it is all about. Dr. Mitchell and chiropractic did exactly that.”– Brian F.
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