Sarasota is known for great golf, with nearly 100 public and private courses within driving distance. Golf is a game that anyone of any skill level can enjoy, and is a popular way for friends, colleagues, and business people to get together and collaborate. People spend a lot of time and money improving their game with lessons and new equipment – but did you know that working on your health can up your golf game?
In fact, paying attention to your musculoskeletal system is an effective (if little-known) way to improve your score.
It Starts With Your Core
A body with a weak core is at higher risk for injury. Spending time at the gym to strengthen the core muscles will benefit both your body and your game, as it will result in the center of the body being strong and stable. A stable core will allow you to produce more power and execute your swing properly.
In order to play at optimum levels, your joints (both the spine and the extremities) must have their full range of motion. Spending time warming up is vital to increase blood flow and facilitate muscular activity. Failing to warm up properly before your first swing can result in an immediate injury – or may cause chronic muscle issues over time.
Hydration is always essential but is especially so in Florida’s heat. The body needs hydration every day, but when exercise of any kind is added to the mix, extra hydration is needed. If you plan on being on the golf course, drink plenty of water – and leave the cocktails for after the game, as alcohol can dehydrate your system.
How Chiropractic Can Improve Your Golf Game
There are significant benefits to chiropractic care for one’s overall health and wellness, and the same can be said about your golf game. Tiger Woods is an outspoken advocate of chiropractic care and has stated that he considers it as important to his training as practicing his swing.
If routine chiropractic care is a core training element for one of the most successful golfers in the world, it is likely to work for you.
Chiropractic treatments optimize the nervous system communication between the brain and the body – and vice versa. When the spinal joints are moving properly, the nervous system functions at its best. However, when the spinal joints become restricted, communication can be interrupted and body function, performance, and range of motion can be adversely impacted. This can hurt your golf game and put you at greater risk for injuries.
Golf is a game of continually swinging a club in a repetitive motion. Repetitive motions, especially if performed with poor posture or improper body mechanics, can injure joints and damage range of motion. Visiting a chiropractor for chiropractic adjustments can equip your body to more easily withstand the physicality of the game, as well as improve overall body function and performance and prevent injuries.
Golf is a fantastic way for people to remain active and sharpen their mental focus. If you participate in golf for any reason, keeping your body in optimal physical condition helps keep you healthy – and at the top of your game. Call Dr. Ryan Johnson at Integrated Chiropractic today to learn more about setting up a regular schedule of chiropractic care.
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