Don't Let Back Pain Ruin Your Game!

Did you know that the typical golfer loses an average of 5.2 weeks of playing time annually due to injury? The stark reality is that lower back pain affects millions of Americans annually. Take a look at these painful statistics:

• Back pain is the leading cause
of disability for Americans under
the age of 45.
• 8 out of 10 adults will have
lower back problems at some time
in their life.
• The majority of sufferers will
have recurring low back problems.
• One third of sufferers will be
disabled for more than 2 weeks.

The cause for lower back problems vary: falls, car accidents sports strains, heavy lifting and repetitive motion. For the golfer, the twisting of the golf swing exerts great forces on the spine and makes it vulnerable to injury. Especially, if the back is weak and lacks flexibility. Consequently, the two components involved in preventing injury, flexibility and strength, are required for an optimal golf swing.

You don’t have to join a gym or buy expensive equipment to improve your flexibility and strength. Some simple stretches and exercises performed regularly can substantially reduce your risk of injury. Prevention is the key.

But where do you go if you become injured? Traditional medical management includes treatments from medication to injections. The chiropractor uses spinal manipulation to locate the source of the problem and restore normal alignment and movement of the spinal joints. This, in turn, relieves pressure on the spinal nerves, restores normal function of the joints, therefore decreasing pain and spasm. Your chiropractor may also recommend a program of exercise, proper diet and stress reduction. All of these will combine for a healthier back and a healthier lifestyle.

For more information or to make an appointment, please call 714-840-CARE
Dr. Tracie M. Cusimano is a chiropractor in Huntington Beach that specializes in chiropractic care and massage therapy.
http://www.huntingtonbeachchiropractor.com