People who don’t play golf often think it’s easy, until they try it. Swinging a 36 inch golf club at around 100mph, while leaning forward in a very awkward position, can put great stress on even the fittest body. So if you are a golfer, you may well be familiar with back strain, shoulder pain and wrist pain.
In particular, playing golf places a great deal of stress on the spine. Did you know that eight times your body weight is forced through your spine as you make contact with the ball? All too frequently, back injuries are the result – especially when a player’s golfing technique is perhaps less than perfect.
The golf swing is a very unnatural rotary movement for most people – especially those who lead a sedentary lifestyle. People who habitually sit for long periods often find that their golf muscles have “shut down”. Effectively, the muscles that absorb force and reduce load in a golf swing are relatively weak and aren’t able to work together.
It’s hardly surprising, then, that golfers frequently suffer from aches and pains and golf-related injuries. Fortunately, more and more golfers are discovering that a Bowen therapist can quickly relieve their pain and free up tight muscles that cause unnecessary stresses and strains.
If you are a keen golfer you may wish that, as well as avoiding injury, you could find a way to:
The Bowen Technique has been helping both amateur and professional golfers to take their golf game to a new level, by boosting their energy levels and enhancing their mobility and coordination.
Senior golf ace Carl Mason was preparing for the De Vere Northumberland Seniors Classic in June 2005 when he started to feel severe lower back pain – the lingering effects of a persistent back injury that had forced him to pull out of two recent golf tournaments. A fellow golfer suggested that he try Bowen therapy.
After just one Bowen treatment, Carl’s pain eased and the next day he broke the course record. Delighted, he had one further treatment that evening and the following day went on to win the tournament. When Carl lifted his trophy he told the crowd that he owed his win to Bowen.