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The success of professional golfers such as Lorena Ochoa, Phil Mickelson and Tiger woods have highlighted and new type of physical athleticism in the sport which was rare to see in past generations when the sport was more commonly associated with just leisure.
Today golfers of all age and sex undergo a more intense training regime in order to become more flexible, strong and resulting in a more powerful golf swing. Focusing fitness, posture and strength are essential to help avoid injury with any sport, especially golf.
 Most golfers spend thousands of dollars on the latest high tech golf equipment to aid them in improving their game. What many are unaware of though is that the most important piece of golfing equipment a golfer can have, is their own body in a prime condition.
At Central City Health Professionals, we agree with The Australian Physiotherapy Association revealing that correct posture, flexibility and fitness are just as important for the average weekend golfer as they are for touring professionals.
Were you aware that:
The number of golf courses in new territories has been increasing rapidly. According to the Golf Digest in 2005 the countries with the most golf courses (per capita and excluding countries with 500,000 people or less) were New Zealand, Scotland, America, Australia, Ireland, Canada, Sweden and England.
In order to help golfers excel at the game they should seek a personalized training program prepared by a chiropractor. At Central City Health Professionals, we will assess their physical capabilities and create a program specifically for them to assist with conditioning of their body mechanics, posturing, strength and cardiovascular muscle imbalances.
Due to more intense training and physical stress there has been an increase in injuries throughout all sports especially golf. Golfers must become aware that flexibility, endurance and strength are equally as important as other aspects of their golf game such as a powerful drive and a precision short game.
 It is becoming more common that male and female golfers of all ages are seeking professional help from a chiropractor to improve their swing. However as not everyone is the same, what works for one golfer may work the complete opposite for you which is why it is important to have a personalized training schedule tailored to your individual skills at Central City Health Professionals.
We hear it all the time from non-golfers. Play a weekend of golf and win a million dollars! These professional golfers make it look like a walk in the park, however the golf swing is in fact one of the most complex and difficult movement in all sports. It requires some joints to remain stable and others flex. An improved swing results in better ball flight, increased distance and restrict the amount of strain on joints and muscles. Combined strength, coordination and function through the entire swing assist in preventing injuries.
Amateur golfers tend to try and swing with the force and speed as their professional idols. As a result with each swing a golfer places 7 – 8 times their own weight directed into the spine. Because of this our chiropractors have experienced a large number of golfers with pain in their upper and lower back, neck and shoulders.
Obviously with this amount of force it is easy and common for golfers to damage muscles and discs. This is why Central City Health Professionals recommend golfers to participate in core stabilization exercises such as pilates to significantly help prevent injury and improve their game.
 Regardless of age and skill, golfers regularly do the following:
Before heading to the tee box or the driving range spend a minimum of 20 minutes warming up and stretching all their major muscles. It is neither helpful nor practical to wait until you are on the course to do this.
Whenever possible walk the course to allow your body to become conditioned.
Continuous aerobic conditioning is important for the fitness of a golfer.
If a golfers body struggles with coordinated movement of the body it can result in fatigue which of course will lead to poor performance.
Your health and wellbeing is most important.
Call Central City Health Professionals Today on 08 9421 1733 today and let us show how we can help you.
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