Sports and Spine Injuries
Activities such as sports put a tremendous amount of stress on the body. Any sort of previous weakness in the spine can be aggravated by rigorous activity. The proper form and technique will help to prevent sports injuries or keep from causing back pain during and after physical exertion.
Bicycling and Back Pain
Golf and Back Pain
The twisting motion of a golf swing can often lead to low back pain and muscle strain. Find out how to prevent injury to the lower back when golfing.
Golf and Low Back Pain
Golfers may be at risk of developing low back pain or worsening existing back pain. Learn how golf can stress the lower back, how golf-related low back pain feels, and how to prevent or treat golf-related back pain.
Playing Golf with Low Back Pain
It is possible to play golf with chronic back pain, with spinal conditions, and after back surgery. Golfers with low back pain can use a golf cart, choose customized or supportive golfing shoes, and make adjustments to the golf swing.
Golf-related low back pain can be prevented using simple and proactive steps such as golfing warm-ups. Protect the low back muscles by learning how to carry the golf bag and how to improve the golf swing.
Running puts repetitive stress on the back, and for people with lower back problems it is important to take steps to reduce the strain on the lower back.
Episodes of lower back pain can be caused by a muscle strain or other soft tissue injury, a common occurrence with runners. Learn about the related conditions and when to seek treatment.