DO YOU SUFFER FROM ONE OF THESE COMMON GOLF INJURIES? W hen you’re an avid golfer, there’s nothing worse than a nagging injury preventing you from
great range of motion. Unfortunately, this range of motion usually correlates with a higher rate of injury, especially if you’re spending a lot of time making the exact same swinging motion. This is particularly true if you have poor form or posture. It can cause your rotator cuff tendons to start to rub or pinch against the roof of your shoulder, and it can really hurt. In the early stages, impingement usually manifests as a general ache around your shoulder, flaring up when you raise your arm to the side or front of your body. The telltale sign of worsening impingement is a sharp pain when you try to reach into your back pocket. At its worst, it can result in a “catching” sensation when you move your arm around. Lower Back Injuries Hundreds of hours spent hunched over your club, followed by violent twists of the entire back, can easily lead to an entire host of
hitting the links. Here are three of the most common injuries people suffer on the green.
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) Over years of perfecting the perfect swing, repetitive stress on the forearm muscles that connect to your elbow can lead to strain and painful tendinosis. As the elbow’s flexor tendon experiences continual wear and tear, the tissues degenerate and the collagen fibers become arranged in an abnormal way. Tenderness and pain usually starts near the inner elbow and spreads down the forearm. Bending your wrist, twisting your forearm, and grasping objects, will usually make the pain worse. Shoulder Impingement Syndrome The shoulder is an elegantly designed component of the human body, offering SUDOKU
lower back injuries. These can be as minor as muscle strains or as severe as debilitating disc injuries. It’s best to address these issues before they become a serious problem, as they’re almost certain to get worse. Treatment Luckily, most of the damage you do to your body on the golf course is highly treatable. Give the experts a call at 352-243-9341 and get yourself swinging a club pain-free as soon as possible!
APRICOT AND WILD RICE STUFFING
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This Thanksgiving, whip up this homemade side dish, sure to impress even the most skeptical of in-laws!
INGREDIENTS • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 (6-ounce) package wild rice • 1 loaf sourdough bread, torn into pieces • 1 onion, chopped • 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped • 1 cup dried apricots, chopped • ¼ cup parsley, chopped • 2 tablespoons sage, chopped • 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
• Kosher salt • Black pepper • 1 cup roasted
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walnuts, chopped • 2 cups chicken stock
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DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 375 F and grease a 3-quart baking dish. 2. Cook rice according to package instructions and toast the bread on a baking sheet until dry. 3. In a large saucepan over medium
until softened (8–10 minutes). Add apricots, parsley, sage, and thyme. Cook 1–2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 4. Stir in rice, bread, walnuts, and chicken stock. Transfer to baking dish and bake 35–40 minutes or until golden.
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heat, melt butter, then add onion, celery, and garlic. Stir
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