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Golf tips that can Improve your Game for Free
Golf and Arthritis
Author: Tyler Powers
Article:
Copyright 2006 Tyler Powers
Good news! If you're an arthritis sufferer, you don't have to
give up your golf game! In fact, playing golf can add strength
and mobility to your body overall and improve your range of
motion.
Research shows that one of the best treatments for
osteoarthritis is exercise. It can improve mood and outlook,
decrease pain, increase flexibility, improve the heart and blood
flow, maintain weight, and promote general physical fitness.
Usually, osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis)
comes on slowly. Early in the disease, joints may ache after
physical work or exercise. Osteoarthritis can occur in any
joint. Most often it occurs at the hands, hips, knees, or spine,
all those areas used in playing the game of golf.
No worries, though. Golf actually helps increase your range of
motion and your balance as well. And the walking, if you can do
it, will benefit your health in numerous ways. In short, golf is
one of the perfect exercises for someone with osteoarthritis!
Now here's the key - you are probably going to need some special
products to make golf a little easier on your joints.
At arthritis.org, the Arthritis Foundation shares some tips for
golfers to help you keep enjoying this wonderful sport and
suggests some products that might help you.
For instance, it's a good idea to wear wrist braces and gloves
when you play. This will help stabilize the joints in your
wrists and hands. Both these items are inexpensive.
Try using a lower compression ball.
Golf shoes without spikes will likely be more comfortable for
you.
Ask your local golf store specialist about the latest helps for
making golfing easier on your joints. New products are coming
out all the time.
Always warm up before you play. Do some basic stretches, take
some practice swings. Start out swinging about half strength.
Never try to hit the ball too hard. This one goes for everyone -
not just folks with arthritis. It's accuracy that counts!
Using tees will help.
Drink water while you're playing. (again, a tip for everyone)
If you feel tired, listen to your body and rest a bit. It's not
a mortal sin to play less than 18 holes. The key is to enjoy the
game.
Now, if you're feeling sore after play, here are some things to
try.
· Take a warm shower. · Do some gentle stretching exercises. ·
Use an ice pack on the sore area. · Rest the sore joint. · Try
magnetic therapy. · Try to keep your weight down. Too much
weight can make your knees and hips hurt
If playing golf causes pain that lasts for more than 1 hour,
it's too much. Work with your physical therapist or doctor to
adjust your game when you notice any of the following signs of
too much exercise:
Unusual or persistent fatigue
Increased weakness
Decreased range of motion
Increased joint swelling
Continuing pain (pain that lasts more than 1 hour after
exercising)
Really, when it comes right down to it, playing golf (along with
warming up for your game with range of motion exercises) may be
just what the doctor orders for arthritis help!
About the author:
Tyler Powers is a contributing author and webmaster for
http://www.discount-golf-clubs-guide.com . You'll find an
amazing amount of golf tips and information on how to find
discount golf clubs and golf accessories at
http://www.discount-golf-clubs-guide.com .
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