Be a healthy golfer-

The rotational stresses of the golf swing can place a considerable amount of pressure on the spine and muscles. Compound that with the fact that golfers spend 4 to 5 hours in a bent-over stance, repeating the same motion hundreds of times, and it is no wonder that playing golf can cause minor strains in the back, which can lead to severe injuries.

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• 10-Min Nike Black Shirt Core Strength Workout No Music (036)
• 7:20 min Core Twister Workout (035)
• 29:38 min Strengthen, Lengthen and Tone Circuit Workout (004)

To keep your back healthy for golf, add exercises that stretch and strengthen your back. During your round, follow these simple measures to avoid back pain or injury and improve your game.

Tips to keep your back healthy-

1. When pulling your golf bag out of the trunk of your car, bend your knees, hold in your abdominal muscles and keep your back straight.

2. Check your posture throughout your round to make sure you are not slouching. Imbalances in your stance place undue pressure on your back, muscles and discs. Avoid rounded shoulders or an exaggerated  curve in your lower back while you are standing or walking. Also take care not to stiffen your legs at address. Instead bend from your hip sockets and keep your back straight, flex your knees as your arms hang naturally.

3. To tee up your ball or take the ball out of the cup, balance on one leg and extend the other leg out behind you.

4. If you are riding in a golf cart, try to sit up straight. This will not only help you build stronger abdominal muscles, but take the strain off your lower back.

Follow these tips the next time you place to help prevent and alleviate back pain.