I wanted to let you guys know about the common injuries that can happen to golfers. By being aware of these injuries you can take the necessary measures to minimize your risk for these golf injuries.
The most common golf injuries occur in the lower back, elbows, shoulders, hands and wrists, and are generally defined as either cumulative (overuse) or acute (traumatic) injuries. The impact and stress of the repetitive motion of the swing is sometimes hard on the muscles and joints, especially if you ignore the early warning signs of an injury.
Below are a list of the common golf injuries and some links for more explanations.
Elbow
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
The most common elbow pain in golfers, it occurs over time from repeated use of the muscles of the arm and forearm. - Bursitis of the Elbow
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Similar to Golfer’s Elbow as it also occurs over time from repeated use of the muscles of the arm and forearm.
Back
Shoulder
- Shoulder Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Impingement Syndrome
These conditions are similar and often occur together. - Torn Rotator Cuff
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
- Shoulder Separation
- Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
- Shoulder Instability
- Glenohumeral Arthritis
Wrist and Hand
Miscellaneous Golf Pains and Golf Injuries
Plantar Fasciitis
I hope this give you an idea of the common injuries from playing golf. If you already have one of the injuries about, I hope the links will lead you an answer of how to heal your injury.
Let me know how this helps.
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