Tiger Woods once frustratingly said that “his glutes weren’t activating” and “firing.” As that quote circulated throughout the golf world he became the, shall we say, “butt” of a joke that many weekend hackers used with buddies to explain a poor shot or round. The truth is that limited mobility or soreness in your glutes can impact … Read more
With the unnatural golf swing repeated thousands of times, it’s only a matter of time before injuries, soreness, or just plain fatigue and discomfort catch up to golfers. Whether the pain is in the shoulder, neck, arms or rotator cuff, that pain may be originating from the neck. In the videos below, the doctors of … Read more
It’s not exactly breaking news that many golfers suffer from chronic lower back pain. The golf swing is an unnatural motion and being repeated over and over again for several years can be a recipe for a myriad of injuries and soreness. In the video below, Dr. Jim Kambeitz explains the causes of diagnosis of … Read more
From salves to stem cells, what are the nonsurgical options when pain invades our golf games? Barbara Hey Above: Aqib Talib receives cryotherapy treatment at Cherry Creek Spine & Sport Aches, pain, injuries are inevitable in life, more so with each passing decade and even more so for those passionately focused on one particular activity. … Read more
Advances in orthopedics can answer that question sooner than you think. Jon Rizzi The golf swing puts unnatural stress on our backs, knees, elbows, hips and shoulders. Pain in these areas can keep you from enjoying more than just golf. As the expertise to treat these injuries has advanced with stem cells and plasma treatments, … Read more
Developing strength is the second phase of golf fitness. Dillon Johnson For golf and all sports, it is imperative to outline your annual training plan based on “Phases of Training.” The proper sequencing of your phases allows your body to progress in a way that reduces your chance of injury, avoids plateaus, holds your interest … Read more
Tuning up that critical performer in the golf swing can result in your greatest hits. Dee Tidwell Do you struggle to keep your club on plane? Are you able to get your body to do what your golf instructor is trying to teach you to do? Is it difficult to “break free” of swing faults … Read more
With the help of Greg Roskopf’s celebrated Muscle Activation Therapy, golfer Shane Bertsch looks to shoulder his next challenge. Jon Rizzi Veteran pro golfer Shane Bertsch knows pain. The 46-year-old Parker resident, who has bounced between the Web.com and PGA Tours during his 24-year career, suffered a broken metatarsal and ligament damage during the 2009 … Read more
CAGGY winning golf fitness instructor Dee Tidwell shows tips to fix a sore lower back while on the golf course Colorado AvidGolfer A sore lower back is perhaps the most common injury for golfers. If golf can be called “a good walk spoiled” then a bad back can play the role of one of the … Read more
How to use a foam roller to stay loose and flexible, especially during the winter. Alex Fisher For many Colorado golfers, the cold and snow-covered winter forces us to make travel plans to out-of-state golf destinations or anxiously count down the days to warmer weather, thawed grass, and longer days of spring and summer. However, … Read more
