Back Pain Treatment for Golfers Through Chiropractic & Physiotherapy

Golf is a popular sporting activity that provides a social setting for players to spend time with friends. The frequency of play for this sport differs from other sports, as it increases with age. This is a sport without any physical contact and requires relatively low activity levels but over a prolonged period. In male professional golfers, lower back injuries are the most common reported injuries, followed by elbow pain and forearm injuries. In female professional golfers, the most frequently reported injuries are lower back injuries, followed by left wrist injuries. Chronic overuse is the most common cause of injury, especially during the swing at impact and during the follow-through phase.

Research showed that people involved in golf only are more likely to have low back pain when compared to people who are active in other sports at the same time. This suggests that inactivity and lack of physical fitness before taking up golf may risk low back pain in golf. One study reported a lower risk of lumbar disc herniation in golfers who played two or more times per week. 

The primary function of trunk muscles during the golf swing is to stabilize the spine. The erector spinae muscle is found to be more active in pain-free golfers. Golfers with low back pain tend to fire these muscle groups before starting the backswing. This can lead to increased stiffness of the spine and increased pressure in the lumbar disc. However, these muscles are not activated before the backswing phase in pain-free golfers. 

CSC offers targeted back pain treatment for golfers through physiotherapy and chiropractic in KL for faster recovery with lasting relief. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at 03-2093 1000 or visit one of our centers for more information or inquiries about back pain treatment for gofers.