What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a general term for pain radiating along the course of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body (as big around as the pinky finger) and supplies nerve input to the back of the thigh and the entire leg below the knee. Sciatica is a… Continue reading Is Sciatica Hurting Your Game?
Category: Golf Injuries
Muscle Cramps And Golf
What Are Muscle Cramps? A cramp is an involuntary and forcibly contracted muscle that does not relax. Cramps can affect any muscle under your voluntary control (skeletal muscle). Muscles that span two joints are most prone to cramping. Cramps can involve part or all of a muscle, or several muscles in a group. The most… Continue reading Muscle Cramps And Golf
The Language Of The Body
The body has a way of communicating the way it feels to us each and every day. As we become more intuitive and gain a better understanding of its signals, we become better at preventing, managing and even protecting ourselves from injuries. Here is a list of signs you may feel and what they may… Continue reading The Language Of The Body
Low Back Pain And Golf
What Is Low Back Pain? Four out of five adults will experience significant low back pain sometime during their life. After the common cold, problems caused by the lower back are the most frequent cause of lost work days in adults under the age of 45. The lower or lumbar spine is a complex structure… Continue reading Low Back Pain And Golf
Shoulder Tendinitis, Bursitis, And Impingement Syndrome
What Are Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Impingement Syndrome of the Shoulder? These conditions are closely related and may occur alone or in combination. If the rotator cuff and bursa are irritated, inflamed, and swollen, they may become squeezed between the head of the humerus and the acromion. Repeated motion involving the arms, or the aging process… Continue reading Shoulder Tendinitis, Bursitis, And Impingement Syndrome
Muscle Strains In The Thigh
A muscle strain, also called a pull or tear, is a common injury, particularly among people who participate in sports. The thigh has three sets of strong muscles: the hamstring muscles in the back, the quadriceps muscles in the front, and the adductor muscles on the inside. The quadriceps and hamstring muscle sets work together… Continue reading Muscle Strains In The Thigh