It’s no secret that golf can be one of the most frustrating and complex sports played around the world yet can also be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable games ever played. It’s kinda funny how that works, similar to an oxymoron: jumbo shrimp (really big small thing), icy hot (how can something beContinue Reading»
Balance is another one of those funny things like posture. Most people agree that balance and posture are extremely important however very few people do anything to actually try and improve it. The most common answer I hear is “I just have bad balance” essentially using it as an excuse to NOT get better balance.Continue Reading»
Any chance you would want to do a quick test to see if you are at risk for getting killed by momentum?What in the heck do I mean by that?And by the way, what in the heck is momentum anyways?”Hopefully you answered yes”The quickest and easiest way I can explain what momentum is to youContinue Reading»
So we’ve gone over the proper body mechanics required for the golf swing and how improper use of those body mechanics leads to back pain and losing distance off the tee. We also now know that the twisting/turning motions of the golf swing are supposed to come from your upper back (thoracic spine) and yourContinue Reading»
In America low back pain is the number one reason why male golfers stop golfing. In addition, statistically speaking, 80% of all Americans will experience low back pain at some point in their life. It just so happens that golfing significantly increases your chances for experiencing low back pain, especially after the age of 50 yearsContinue Reading»
A quick Google search of “how to improve your golf game” will result in endless pages of options ranging from free self help videos to training programs you could spend thousands of dollars on. Results vary from working on your swing technique to mental training to the latest and greatest technology, to working with aContinue Reading»
Golf is one of the most common sports played among retired Americans, especially in Florida! The number of golfers exponentially increases in Naples Florida where I was born, raised, and started my Physical Therapy practice Berman Physical Therapy. You literally cannot drive more than 3 minutes anywhere in Naples without passing a golf course. AtContinue Reading»