Chronic Pain & Golf Swing Dynamics John R. Parks, BSc, DC |
Chronic Low Back & Hip Pain; Whether you are experiencing pain during golf or not, pain will have an influence on your swing dynamics. Neck and Back/Hip Stiffness Call for an Evaluation |
Problem:
The nerves transmit information relative to tension and length of muscles, changes in
position of joints and stretching of skin. These are called mechanoreceptors because
the mechanical nature of their functions. Information is also gathered from the eyes and
middle ear (vestibular apparatus) and sent to the central processing centers within the
brain. This information is sending feedback to the brain and spinal cord for automatic
responses, reflexes, to keep the body functioning safely, balanced, stable and strong.
There are also spinal receptors that register when tissue is damaged these are called
nociceptors. They transmit information that turns on pain signal. The response to this
information is to stiffen the body so as not to move to quickly and cause more damage,
especially to the spinal cord or nerves. Mechanical disorders of the spine will continue to
transmit this information to the brain and you struggle to try and compensate during your
swing.
If the mechanics of the spine are left uncorrected over time the pain may diminish in
intensity or you learn to live with it, however, the ability to move smoothly and powerfully is
interfered with. The muscle are unable to respond freely because much of their time is
spent keeping the spine stiffened trying to protect you.
Your body must work much harder to keep you stable and balanced. Your body posture
changes and you expend much more energy. The vicious cycle begins; stiffness, fatigue,
pain, spasm, strain more pain and weakness results.
The excessive stress and strain causes the spine to degenerate at a much quicker rate
with the deconditioning syndrome setting in. You are now really out-of-shape;
weight gain, blood pressure problems, diabetes, breathing problems while degeneration is
accelerating.
Solution:
Regaining or restoring spinal fitness. The majority of spinal problems are mechanical joint
stiffness or misalignment. They require mechanical solutions. Joints must work properly in
order for muscles to do their work. Weakness not only makes you weak it also will make
you stiffer than needed.
Chiropractic evaluation and examination with corrective chiropractic procedures to restore
spinal/pelvic function, followed up with posture, balance, strength and flexibility training is
your safest and most effective way to improve your body. This will allow you to swing a golf
club with power and smoothness along with better accuracy. You will decrease your
chance of injury and at the same time be more fit and healthier
The nerves transmit information relative to tension and length of muscles, changes in
position of joints and stretching of skin. These are called mechanoreceptors because
the mechanical nature of their functions. Information is also gathered from the eyes and
middle ear (vestibular apparatus) and sent to the central processing centers within the
brain. This information is sending feedback to the brain and spinal cord for automatic
responses, reflexes, to keep the body functioning safely, balanced, stable and strong.
There are also spinal receptors that register when tissue is damaged these are called
nociceptors. They transmit information that turns on pain signal. The response to this
information is to stiffen the body so as not to move to quickly and cause more damage,
especially to the spinal cord or nerves. Mechanical disorders of the spine will continue to
transmit this information to the brain and you struggle to try and compensate during your
swing.
If the mechanics of the spine are left uncorrected over time the pain may diminish in
intensity or you learn to live with it, however, the ability to move smoothly and powerfully is
interfered with. The muscle are unable to respond freely because much of their time is
spent keeping the spine stiffened trying to protect you.
Your body must work much harder to keep you stable and balanced. Your body posture
changes and you expend much more energy. The vicious cycle begins; stiffness, fatigue,
pain, spasm, strain more pain and weakness results.
The excessive stress and strain causes the spine to degenerate at a much quicker rate
with the deconditioning syndrome setting in. You are now really out-of-shape;
weight gain, blood pressure problems, diabetes, breathing problems while degeneration is
accelerating.
Solution:
Regaining or restoring spinal fitness. The majority of spinal problems are mechanical joint
stiffness or misalignment. They require mechanical solutions. Joints must work properly in
order for muscles to do their work. Weakness not only makes you weak it also will make
you stiffer than needed.
Chiropractic evaluation and examination with corrective chiropractic procedures to restore
spinal/pelvic function, followed up with posture, balance, strength and flexibility training is
your safest and most effective way to improve your body. This will allow you to swing a golf
club with power and smoothness along with better accuracy. You will decrease your
chance of injury and at the same time be more fit and healthier
| NOTE: The spine requires a certain degree of stiffness and flexibility. --------------- Too much or too little results in pain and weakness. |
| Ever hear someone say,"You picked up your head" |
Cervical Spine Neck and Shoulders The neck affects posture and balance. How to improve neck fitness. |
Why do I keep swinging like that ???
- FEEDFORWARD; Transmitting your mental concepts of how to
swing, commands to your body. This is how you create the
swing. Wrong concepts will result in poor
outcomes.
- FEEDBACK; Your nerves sending information back to your
spinal cord and brain. This functions automatically, reflexes.
Pain interferes with this process resulting in poor
coordination and loss of power.
| The neck contains nerve receptors that have dramatic affects on your overall posture and muscle tone, which is essential for balance and stability. |
| Vertebral Motor Unit Relationship between the vertebra,disc,spinal cord and nerve. Mechanical disorders interfere with swing dynamics. |
| Chiropractic is the profession of choice to correct and maintain joint functions, especially of the spine and pelvis (hips). |
| This kind of problem requires treatment and specific exercises to be able to swing safely as well as effectively. |
| Degenerative Spine-Disc |
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