Golf is a common cause of back pain

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All sports exercise is good for your body but there are times when over exertion, or perhaps a strenuous routine can cause muscle and back pain.  One of the keys to all sports activity is to properly warm up through stretching and slower practice swings before getting on the first tee.  Too many golfers simply arrive in the car park, set up their bag and trolley and walk straight onto the tee!  It is only surprising that more injuries are not caused through this lack of preparation, the golf swing is a very vigorous movement and your body should be prepared for it.

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A golf swing will cause spinal rotation as the shoulders and hips are turned first of all on the back swing and then quite violently on the follow through to hit the ball.  It is this sudden energy release that the swing demands, which may cause back soreness and muscle aches and pains. These usually become more apparent the day after a game.  Muscles can build up unwanted adhesions in connecting layers which, if not released by treatment can be the cause of pain and injury.  Many golfers are turning to massage therapy for everything from pain relief, increasing range of motion and flexibility, to injury prevention.  Massage therapy has been around for a very long time and professional sportsmen know the value of it to maintain their performance.