29/10/2025
ποΈββοΈ GOLF INJURIES β DONβT LET PAIN KEEP YOU OFF THE COURSE
Despite golf being considered a low impact, recreational sport β the time spent on feet, repetitive nature of golf, high forces of the golf swing & incorrect technique means up to 41% of amateur golfers report injuries each year. Most often these are overuse in nature β developing over time β ignored until they significantly impact performance.
β³οΈ BACK & HIP
Back & hip pain are the most common complaints in golfers - often linked to the repetitive rotation and asymmetry of the golf swing underpinned by poor range in the thoracic spine and hips. Insufficient trunk rotation forces the lower back and hips to compensate β leading to joint & disc damage.
πͺ ELBOW & WRIST
Repetitive impact, tight grip or poor swing timing can overload the tendons around the elbow (yes - βgolferβs elbowβ is real) & stress the wrist during impact.
Tendinopathies here make up roughly 10β20% of all golf injuries so early management, load modification, targeted strengthening & reviewing technique is essential.
𦡠KNEE
Due to the repetitive nature of golf & the significant forces through the knee in the swing, the knee is susceptible to joint wear or osteoarthritis, meniscal (cartilage) damage and overuse soft tissue injuries. Research is evolving to suggest modifications to the golf swing to help manage those playing with degenerative changes in the knee.
π§ THE TAKEAWAY
Physiotherapists assess & diagnose your golf injury β & have a positive effect on golf performance by assessing the contributing factors to your injury & creating injury prevention strategies.
Robust rehabilitation returns you not only to play, but to peak performance.
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