Chiropractic Good for Golfers
According to the Journal of the American Chiropractic Association, (August,
2000), golfers have learned that chiropractic can both improve their game and
speed recovery from injuries. Tom La Fountain, DC, DABCO, has toured with the
PGA. He states that up to 85% of the injuries on the PGA Tour and Senior Tour
are spinal because golfing puts a great deal of stress on the spine. About 70
to 75% of those golfers receive regular chiropractic
treatment.
Fitness and balance are key ways to improve one’s golf
game. Professional golfers tend to be in shape all year long. Some pros stretch
as much as two hours each day. Chiropractic care can give balance. A balanced
foundation is essential for initiation of movement during the golf swing, and a
golfer needs a firm foundation to effectively develop force, accuracy, speed, and
consistency.
Proper nutrition also plays a role. Adequate essential
fatty acids, calcium and magnesium help keep muscles relaxed. Glucosamine and chondroitansulfates can help with degenerative changes.