Musculoskeletal Health and Golf

Golf can be very beneficial for your health, but it can take a toll if you're not caring for your musculoskeletal system. Dr. Michael Wilson at Kosak Chiropractic in Fairfield, CA is dedicated to keeping you on the course as long as you want to be there. 


Benefits and Effects of Playing Golf in Fairfield, CA

There are many ways to get outdoors and keep your body moving. Golf is a great option for those who want or need a low-key workout due to medical conditions. It’s also wonderful for reducing stress. As such, golf can certainly be beneficial to your health. 

Unfortunately, it can also wreak havoc on the body. In spite of golf not requiring great amounts of exercise or physical contact with other players, it still gives the musculoskeletal system a workout. As such, it can cause injuries. Some of the most common injuries occur in the following areas.


Shoulders

Your shoulders play an integral role in every swing you take. Therefore, it’s not surprising many golfers end up with the following issues: 

  • Frozen shoulder 
  • Bursitis 
  • Dislocations and separation of the joints 
  • Tendonitis 
  • Tear in the shoulder socket tissue 
  • Impingement
  • Rotator cuff injuries


Back 

Your back also helps support your swing. Due to this, golfers often suffer from back strain and herniated discs. 


Hips 

Golfers turn their hips as they swing, which often leads to hip issues like: 

  • Impingement 
  • Muscle strains or tears 
  • Stress fractures 
  • Bursitis 
  • Tendonitis 
  • Loose joints 


Wrists

Most wrist injuries to the wrists are caused by poor golf technique, such as issues with gripping the club. Others come from overusing the wrist. In either case, golf can lead to wrist issues such as: 

  • Sprains 
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Tendonitis 
  • Ulnar tunnel syndrome 
  • Ligament damage


Knees 

Between the walking, squatting, and rotating movements on the course, it’s not hard to see why the knees might suffer. Most knee injuries fall under the categories of damaged ligaments or meniscal tears. 


Addressing Musculoskeletal Health for Golf 

Regardless of which injury you face, they can all prevent you from enjoying your game. In some cases, they can prevent you from ever making it to the course. However, Dr. Wilson at Kosak Chiropractic provides natural treatment methods that can help you recover from these injuries. He can also develop a treatment plan to help prevent these injuries from ever occurring in the first place. 


Don’t let pain and injuries keep you off the golf course. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Wilson at Kosak Chiropractic in Fairfield, CA by calling (707) 426-1111.

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