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Back pain can hinder your day-to-day activities. Left untreated, it can even lead to long-term joint, spine and nerve damage. As one of the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime. The pain itself can hinder your ability to reach, lean, kneel, lift or bend. It can also hinder your time spent with friends and family. Direct pain aside, minor aches and cramps associated with a back pain problem can make you irritable — ruining your good time.
Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain arises. Before they know it, they have a big problem. They might assume nothing — except for medication — can solve their back pain problem. Medication might mask the pain, but it won’t cure the problem’s root cause. At Change The Game we EMPOWER you through movement. We treat the root cause of your pain, to FIX your issue, not mask the symptoms. Call today to start taking back your life.
WHAT CAUSES BACK PAIN? A few things cause back pain. The American Physical Therapy Association covers each of these, but the following are leading causes: Spinal and coremuscleweaknesses Bad posture Spinal muscle and tissue damage Improper lifting form Limited hip, spine and thigh muscle flexibility Bad abdominal, pelvic and back muscle coordination
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BACK PAIN BACK PAIN SOLUTIONS Get Back to Golf Back pain is very common among the general population and is by far the most common injury among golfers. Based on data collected by Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) from over 31,000 golfers, 28.1% of all golfers face lower back pain after every round. About 1 in 4 golfers play with low back pain (including professional golfers on all tours). It is OK if you have experienced low back pain - most golfers have. If you want to have less back pain, you have to know what specifically has led to the pain occurring in the first place. ROTARY CENTERS
In the golf swing, we have 4main rotary centers that are critical for maximizing performance and playing with less pain. The trouble is, a majority of golfers (75%) will fail at least 2 of these tests. The rotary centers are located at the neck, the shoulders, the spine and the hips. If even one of these areas lacks the necessary mobility needed for the golf swing, it can lead to lower back pain. Often, the back pain is a symptom of other parts of your body not moving like they should, and as a result, the low back takes more of the stress in the golf swing. Check out our website for the free take home assessment to see if you pass these rotary centers! BACK PAIN PREVENTION To prevent back pain, you need to know where you are lacking mobility and where you are lacking strength. Lacking mobility and strength may lead to different swing mechanics that may increase your risk of injury. When you work on the correct areas, you will decrease your risk for back pain and be able to play more rounds with less pain. LEARN MORE We will work together with you and your Golf Pro Instructor and your club fitter to ensure you maximize your results and play with less pain for years to come. Don’t let back pain slow you down — there IS a solution. Source: https://www.mytpi.com/articles/health/the_golfer%27s_guide_to_lower_back_pain_part_1)
EXERCISE TO TRY AT HOME
PRONE PRESS UP Lie on your stomach, hands beside your shoulders. Push with your arms up on to your elbows. Hold for 10 counts then return to start position. Repeat 8 times.
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Proper warm-ups before golfing are arguably very important in helping your body avoid injury. As a golfer, we understand that one of your primary goals is staying injury free. Our physical therapists at Change The Game can teach you warm up routines that utilize light weights, resistance bands, or targeted stretches to get your body ready for golfing and other activities. Some light cardio can also be beneficial in your warm-up routine, as the goal is to have your muscles warm and loosened up. Contrary to what industry standards suggest, static stretching before you hit the driving range or a round or two of golf with your buddies is NOT what you should do. Static stretching (where you hold a stretch) right before a round can actually increase your risk for injury and decrease your body’s ability to produce power in your swing. Static stretching has a place in your mobility routine — just not right before your round. Rather, activate your muscles to improve your mobility. Get your muscles primed for handing the high forces the golf swing demands out of your body. Understand the warm up is not the solution if you face pain or chronic tightness in your rotational centers. At Change The Game Golf THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER WARM-UPS
GAME CHANGERS “I was like, “I gotta do something, my back’s hurting” – I injured my back. And then he (Grant) said, “Come on in, I can help you, I can fix it.” So I have been to my chiropractor, I’ve been to my family doctor, I’ve been to a
massage therapist – none of them could fix it. I came in, I saw Grant, an hour later I walked out a brand newman. Now I do his exercises every day, I mean, every day, and it’s just a different way of life. It’s great!” — Ray STAFF SPOTLIGHT
DR. GRANT BISHOP, PT,DPT, TPI CERTIFIED
Grant is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, who received his degree from nearby East Carolina University. He grew up in Raleigh, and spent hisundergraduatestudies at ECU, receiving
his B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He is a Golf Medical and Fitness Professional, Certified through Titleist Performance Institute. Along with his passions for golf and weightlifting, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Emily, and their golden retriever on the beach. He enjoys continually challenging the status quo to get golfers, other athletes and active individuals moving well and performing at their highest potential.
Performance, we will figure out what you specifically need to get you playing more rounds, with less pain, and ultimately lower scores. Check out the warm up below! Scan the QR Code to watch the CTG Golf Warm-Up Video.
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Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk • 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt • 1 cup frozen mango chunks (or about 1/2 of a fresh, chopped mango with 1/2 cup of ice) • 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder • 1 tsp honey or to taste (optional) • 1 mint sprig (optional)
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Directions: Blend mango, ice (if using), yogurt, almond milk, protein powder, and honey together in a blender until smooth. Garnish with a mint sprig if desired, and enjoy!
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