Low back pain

[Vierkantd]

Hey guys I’ve been recently having an issue where my low back is in a lot of pain and has a lot of pressure on it, and it is effecting my golf game. Does anyone have any tips to alleviate that? 

[RickyBobby_PR]

It could be a number of reasons. Usually it’s not always the back that is the problem, it could be tight hips and/or hip flexors or something else.

best advice is to see a doc especially a chiro or physical therapist 

[jturner7499]

I agree. I’m a strength coach by trade and do private sessions focusing on golf fitness.

Often times if you can get your glutes and hip flexors to loosen up, the pain will subside. The next thing I would look at is your mid back (thoracic spine). These two things when tight or out of alignment can cause severe back pain. Feel free to PM me if you have more questions


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[Yadirtydog!]

Go see a doctor!

 

I had a couple of bulging discs and fixed them by foam rolling my lower back and also stretched out my hamstrings every night for 2 months, and continue a few times every week since then. Your back can be hurting for a multitude of reasons.

[golfertrb]

Not something to mess around with. See a doctor. I know there are a several on MGS, like myself, who have had back surgeries and chronic back issues and they would likely all advise you to have a doctor examine you. Could be something significant or as others have said, relatively minor but it's important to identify which it is. Once you know what it is, you can develop a treatment plan and begin to see improvement.


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[perseveringgolfer]

I'm sitting here at my desk, in front of my pc wincing with lower back pain.

If I move the wrong way while sitting I can let out a cry of pain (not manly I know, but it's like a hot blade sticking in sometimes).

Mine comes from 'reverse C' poor backswing while practicing, plus 2 hrs at the weekend trying to assemble chairs while in a half bending over position, I knew I would suffer later lol

I'm sure theres some decent exercises out there for sufferers like us, as long as it's only muscular and not something more serious.

Dr first I think, then do as he/she tells you.

[MattF]

I have the same issues, and more, but it's my hips that get out of alignment and one leg gets shorter than the other. I see a chiropractor once a month and use an inversion table daily.

[bullldog]

Inversion table. Got mine off ebay for under a $100. Well worth the money

[Shankster]

One plane swing.

[silver & black]

Bourbon.

[tony@CIC]

Bourbon.

I prefer rum


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[Kenny B]

I'm old.  I have had low back pain for years, even before I started playing golf.  However, recent changes in my swing have significantly lessened the pain.  If the pain is golf-related, then it's worthwhile to get an evaluation of your swing from a competent swing coach.  It only takes one incorrect move to put strain on the back.  Oh yeah, be sure to do your stretches before playing.

[tony@CIC]

8 hours ago, Kenny B said:

I'm old.  I have had low back pain for years, even before I started playing golf.  However, recent changes in my swing have significantly lessened the pain.  If the pain is golf-related, then it's worthwhile to get an evaluation of your swing from a competent swing coach.  It only takes one incorrect move to put strain on the back.  Oh yeah, be sure to do your stretches before playing.

We're kinda in the same boat (age wise). I started Yoga for Golf and that has helped a lot. 

[PMookie]

Go to a Dr first and make sure there isn’t anything wrong structurally.
If it turns out to be muscle, massages, stretching, rolling, etc are all great. I have to spend 30 minutes stretching before any round due to back issues. I go to a chiropractor, I get massages, gone to physical therapy, had injections, and even had acupuncture.
Getting an exam first is the most important step!


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[russtopherb]

Go see a doctor. Seriously. We can all talk about things we did that help *us* alleviate back pain, but none of that may be relevant to what's causing *your* pain.

Speaking purely for myself - I started doing Pilates daily about 5-6 years ago, even 10 minutes of it in the morning has made a huge difference in my life when it comes to back pain. For golf-specific things, I learned to allow my hips to rotate in the backswing, which puts far less strain on my lower back. 

[ericpayne]

This pain is something usual for golf players, however, I use natural medicine for it. I've been playing golf for almost 5 years now, and the main problem of this sport for me was the back pain, sometimes it was unsupportable, and seeing as I am against painkillers (I think they are chemicals that kill your body even more) I looked up for some herb, to make tea of it, and relax my muscles before game. I found the ideal one, kratom, the problem was where can i buy it, I thought it was illegal, but apparently it is legal, and now I am drinking a kratom tea before or after the game, and I can feel how my body is relaxing little by little

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[Longleft]

I suffered for two years before going to the Doctor... don't make my mistake. I "self diagnosed" and began an exercise routine to strengthen my core and hips etc. Did the inversion table, yoga, chirp wheel, all of it and nothing helped. Go to the Dr., even better, go to two. I'm pain free since mid 2018 and I would have neither a golf game or a marriage without the doctor. Back pain and lack of sleep does terrible things to a person.

[bretttave]

On 8/28/2019 at 3:05 AM, Vierkantd said:

Hey guys I’ve been recently having an issue where my low back is in a lot of pain and has a lot of pressure on it, and it is effecting my golf game. Does anyone have any tips to alleviate that? 

Hi! I suggest you need to consult or go to the chiropractor. They have a lot of services that are all good. 

[Tom the Golf Nut]

I broke my back sking 35 years ago and they wanted to fuse my spine or I could try to live with the pain for along as I could. Started with physical therapy and back exercises. I was waiting for technology to get better for disc replacement. Then technology  just wasn't getting to where I was comfortable going under the knife. I took up golf 30years ago and keeping everything moving actually helped. Never went back for surgery. Doing fine but always thinking about lifting correctly and not doing anything stupid. Hardly any disc left in the lower back L2/L3. But no issues as long as I keep the motion going. But I started with doctors, physical therapy, and exercise.

[DiscipleofPenick]

I have a chiro/sports medicine doc. I see him once a month for adjustments, but he also gave me a stretching & exercise routine to focus on strengthening the weak areas.

[Geezer]

I have spondylolisthesis (lower back vertebrae out of alignment).  A few minutes on my inversion table really helps when the problem flares up.  I'm also in the process of switching from my conventional swing to Moe Norman's single plane swing and hope that will help as well.

[Shankster]

1 hour ago, Geezer said:

I have spondylolisthesis (lower back vertebrae out of alignment).  A few minutes on my inversion table really helps when the problem flares up.  I'm also in the process of switching from my conventional swing to Moe Norman's single plane swing and hope that will help as well.

Check out Kirk Junge too.  He has a different method of the SPS.