Try to find a straight line in your body. You’d have to look pretty hard, and even then, you’d come up short. The long femur (thigh) bone may seem like a straight line, but even these longer, seemingly straight bones have some level of torsion (twist) which affects how they function at the joints. So […]
There are two main reasons golfers leave the game: 1) Injuries keep them from playing and/or 2) their level of play diminishes to a point where it’s no longer fun. The body/swing connection impacts both, but there can be some confusion as to how to maximize it. I’ve been working with golfers and athletes at […]
Back pain is a common complaint amongst golfers. However, many of the issues that feed into back pain will also feed into various golf swing faults. Within the FREE PainProof Golf Portal, you’ll find a 20 minute video that details five great moves I use with many of my golfers to keep them moving more efficiently […]
What’s suffering more, your golf game or your back? Did you realize that those pesky swing faults that your golf pro has been bugging you about may very well be directly related to how your body does (or doesn’t) move? Here are 5 key areas you, as a golfer, need to optimize to get the most out of […]
When you think of someone who looks old or moves like they’re old, what comes to mind? Slouched, bent forward posture with a forward head? Difficulty with balance? Stiff and creaky joints? Hips and knees that won’t straighten? If you sit for several hours a day but don’t give your hips and spine the […]
One of the biggest challenges I hear from my golfing clients is that they have difficulty creating separation between the upper body and the lower body during the backswing (which will then lead to difficulties in the downswing). Sometimes, the problem is mobility (stiff mid-back or hips). Sometimes, the problem is stability & motor control (can you keep […]
If you’re a golfer, no one has to state the obvious…rotation in the hips and spine is extremely important to keep your body in the right position in order to have an effective swing. What you might not always connect is that the nagging low back pain you get on the back nine may be due to […]
I know what you’re thinking… And no…you haven’t suddenly stumbled onto an adult website. So…what does this thing have to do with health & fitness? What if I were to tell you that this prop, despite its rather “organic” look is one of the most valuable tools that I have started using with my patients/clients. What […]
It seems like everywhere you turn, someone is touting the benefits of working out your “core.” “Gotta bad back? Work on that core.” “Want to hit that golf ball further? Strengthen that core.” Here’s the thing…a lot of people THINK that they’re working on their core, but they’re really muscling through exercises and just going […]