The chiropractic profession is well known for its treatment of spinal conditions, of which low back pain is by far the most common. Dr. Kaster is knowledgeable of the stresses that golf places on the body. He understands the mechanics of the golf swing and how it may be a potential cause of back pain. Chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue mobilization are proven to be effective treatments for low back pain and other golf-related injuries. Chiropractic usually involves treatment of common lower back pain conditions through manual therapy.

1. Low Back Pain: a Golfer’s
Biggest Handicap

3. Florida owns a reputation for great golf. Warm
temperatures throughout the year and having the
most courses than any other state gives us more
reasons to play.
With over 90 golf courses in Naples, and nearly
50 golf courses in Fort Myers, the sport is one of
the most popular in the area. But, as with any
physical activity or sport, the game carries with it
the hazard (pun unintended) of injury.

4. The golf swing is essentially a turning motion
around a central column – that central column
being your spine. That rotational force can
contribute to one of the most common symptoms
from injuries in golf, lower back pain. It is the most
frequently occurring problem for any golfer. If
professional golfers with their excellent fitness
and swing mechanics can suffer from low back
pain (think of Tiger Woods wincing and reaching
for his back), then the recreational golfer is
certainly not immune.

5. Causes of low back pain among
golfers:
First of all, regardless of whether they play golf or
not, 80% of the population at one point in their
life will suffer from back pain.
The injuries that stop one from playing golf don’t
necessarily need to be due to golf!
They can be caused by everyday activities such
as driving, DIY, gardening, working, and other
sports. Basically, anything that will put too much
strain on the joints, ligaments and muscles.

6. Here are some of the general causes that may be
contributing to the lower back pain that arises
during a round of golf:

Poor physical fitness level

Poor support from muscles and ligaments

Degenerative diseases

Overuse Injuries

Poor swing mechanics

7. 3 Ways to prevent low back pain in golf:

Improve your core stability and get in shape

Don’t do exercises that involve twisting of your
spine! Improve the flexibility of your hips and
shoulders instead

Adopt the right posture

8. How to treat low back pain from
Golf
Typically, golf-related back pain injuries can be
treated by the following methods:
Rest for few days to allow for faster healing.
Continuing to play golf through an episode of
back pain may further stress inflamed muscles.
Sleep for a minimum of eight hours every night.
This is when the body repairs and rebuilds.

9. Apply ice on the area of injury or strain to reduce
swelling and inflammation.
Massage. This is one of the best ways to reduce
soreness and inflammation and to revitalize soft
tissue. Schedule an appointment with our licensed
massage therapist.
Gently stretch and do low-impact aerobic
exercises, such as walking, for 30 to 40 minutes
every other day, for help with back pain.

10. How Chiropractic can treat low back
pain and back injury from Golf
The chiropractic profession is well known for its
treatment of spinal conditions, of which low back
pain is by far the most common. Dr. Kaster is
knowledgeable of the stresses that golf places
on the body. He understands the mechanics of
the golf swing and how it may be a potential
cause of back pain.

11. Chiropractic usually involves treatment of
common lower back pain conditions through
manual therapy:

Spinal manipulation and manual manipulation

Soft tissue mobilization

12. Spend more time on the course and less time in
pain! Tee off with the confidence that low back
pain will not become your handicap!
Visit us!
Make Your Appointment Today.

14. Golf is a sport where flexibility is vastly more
important than strength, and getting your
fundamentals right is the best way to prevent low
back pain.
If you suffer from low back pain, Dr. Kaster can
help map out a treatment plan and get you back
on the course. He’ll teach you golf-specific
exercises and stretches to prevent and reduce
pain and improve functionality. You’ll learn how to
protect your low back utilizing golf-specific
ergonomics.