Pain from golfing.

Kimbot

Lads,

The last few rounds I have been out were pretty good. Playing some fantastic shots and lost the wayward drives etc. However I have noticed my lower back is in a good bit of pain mid way through a round until the end.
Its grand when rested so nothing worth going to a doc for.
I think it may just be that they are muscles I haven't used in so long and thats why its getting sore but not sure.

Is this a good or bad thing?

alxmorgan

I have started to focus on maintaining a straight spine angle and bending at the hips recently and my ball striking, especially my mid to long irons, have improved but I have started to notice pains in different parts of my back.
Again goes away with no big deal so just thinking its cause I'm doing something different.
Have you changed anything recently ?

Kimbot

alxmorgan wrote: »

I have started to focus on maintaining a straight spine angle and bending at the hips recently and my ball striking, especially my mid to long irons, have improved but I have started to notice pains in different parts of my back.
Again goes away with no big deal so just thinking its cause I'm doing something different.
Have you changed anything recently ?

I have slowed my swing for my driver down is all.

DubGF

Pain is never a good thing...

I have not played in a month, due to back pain. Its a nightmare.:mad:

I got custom fitted in Jan and was told I had to change my setup, as I was not standing upright. Initially I was fine with a straighter spine, on the range I must say, but the 2nd round with my new setup I pulled a fibre in my back.

I have since been told by my physio to drink plenty of water to allow my muscles to recover and heal, do plenty of stretches, and play no golf untill the pain is gone. I always warm up fairly decent, so that is not an issue, but apparently not warming up is the biggest cause of back pain in golfers.

Do you guys warm up properly before a round?

stockdam

Back pain.......do you pull a trolley or carry your bag?

I used to pull a trolley and found that I got back pain due to twisting (pulling the trolley with one hand). It's better to push your trolley or get a battery trolley. What I ended up doing was getting a twin strap bag and that keeps my back straight when walking.

My problem now is that I get "tennis-elbow" in my left arm (not related of course).

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jonny24ie wrote: »

Lads,

The last few rounds I have been out were pretty good. Playing some fantastic shots and lost the wayward drives etc. However I have noticed my lower back is in a good bit of pain mid way through a round until the end.
Its grand when rested so nothing worth going to a doc for.
I think it may just be that they are muscles I haven't used in so long and thats why its getting sore but not sure.

Is this a good or bad thing?

Make sure you do a proper warm up before going out to play, as said by the previous posters look at your spine angle.

Another possible swing fault that might be causing the back pain is leaving the right foot open instead of parallel which can cause over rotation of your lower back.

Happy Golfing

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golfbgud

stockdam wrote: »

Back pain.......do you pull a trolley or carry your bag?

I used to pull a trolley and found that I got back pain due to twisting (pulling the trolley with one hand). It's better to push your trolley or get a battery trolley. What I ended up doing was getting a twin strap bag and that keeps my back straight when walking.

My problem now is that I get "tennis-elbow" in my left arm (not related of course).

Getting your own battery trolley is very good advice. I have a dodgy back but just keep playing regardless. Lower back pain...Lack of exercise doesn't help (car>work >chair>car>sofa etc).

Kimbot

I have been dragging the trolly. When I have hired buggies it has never bothered me. I must invest in a decent battery cart. Anyone got any cheapish recommendations?

stockdam

jonny24ie wrote: »

I have been dragging the trolly. When I have hired buggies it has never bothered me.

If I read your post correctly it sounds like you don't get back pain when you ride in a buggy but maybe you get the pain when you pull a trolley.

That's what used to happen to me......I think it was walking at a slight angle. As I said I cured it by carrying my bag - use a dual strap one and not a single strap.

Kimbot

stockdam wrote: »

If I read your post correctly it sounds like you don't get back pain when you ride in a buggy but maybe you get the pain when you pull a trolley.

That's what used to happen to me......I think it was walking at a slight angle. As I said I cured it by carrying my bag - use a dual strap one and not a single strap.

You did indeed read it correctly.

I tried a carrying my bag before and it killed me. So I am going to build up to that hopefully.

stockdam

Did your carry bag have one or two straps? If it was only one then maybe try one with two straps. With two straps you'll find the weight is evenly distributed and you can keep your back straight.

Another obvious thing is to remove surplus clubs, balls etc. and get a lighter bag.

But maybe you have a genuine back problem and if so I'd get an electric trolley.

I see that you asked for recommendations. Well you kinda have two choices. Buy the cheapest one but you may find these a bit rickety. The other choice is to buy a good quality one but these will cost much more. I would advise that you try a cheap one first and then if you find this helps then in time I'd get a better one.

I don't have any experience of battery trolleys but I'd look for one that has a sturdy handle - some of the ones I've seen have poor handles that twist when being used (you end up adjusting your hand position as the handle moves).

Kimbot

It was a fairly light bag with 2 straps mate. It didn't hurt my back was just knackered by the time I finished 18 holes.

Was thinking something along the lines of this one:

http://www.gokart.co.uk/


But I don't want to spend a fortune straight away on one so all recommendations welcome.

stockdam

That trolley looks fine to me.

GreeBo

I got a Golf Glider for €400 about 6 months ago and havent looked back since.
For casual golf I have a dual strap pencil bag that I only put every 2nd club into and its fine. But for "proper" golf a electric cart with a big F.O. bag full of everything you could ever need is your only man.