Common Golf Injuries and How to Prevent Them

At LaserTech Pain and Back Relief, we are committed to providing a comprehensive guide on golf injuries and equipping golfers with the knowledge and tools to enjoy the game while minimizing the risk of setbacks. Read on to learn all about the most common golf injuries, how to prevent them, and when it may be a good idea to see a pain doctor if you have become injured while playing golf.

Common Types of Golf Injuries

• Back injuries and pain
• Golfers elbow on inside of elbow
• Rotator cuff injury and shoulder arthritis
• Hip injury and bursitis
• Wrist tendonitis
• Knee injury

How to Prevent Golf Injuries

Like most sports, preventing golf injuries is all about first warming up and then performing stretches before and after heading out for your tee time. Here are a few warm up exercises and stretches we recommend to minimize the risk of sustaining a golf injury.

• Jog in place
• Butt kickers and high knee exercises
• Side steps
• Hamstring (straight leg) kicks
• Lunges
• Arm circles and swings
• Wall push-ups and sumo (toes out) squats
• Wrist curls and stretches
• Trunk rotations- on back, knees bent let knees drop to each side gently
• Generally stretch tight muscles after activity

When Should I See a Pain Doctor for My Golf Injury?

If your pain becomes severe or you suspect a fracture, it’s always best to see a doctor. Likewise, if pain from a golf injury persists after a few days or weeks, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 

Golf is as synonymous with Scottsdale as our warm weather and shopping. It’s loved by many and great way to stay in shape, but injuries can be common and if left untreated result in chronic pain.

Do your warm-ups before and stretches afterwards. Then get treatment, like we have here at LaserTech, to resolve any damage, if you want to do what you can to keep swinging as long as possible.