Hanging Back on Right Side

[cmk6234]

Due to a back issue (persistent SI joint pain) I started hanging back on my right side. This led to alot of time being spent on the left side of the course (pulls and pull hooks). My pain is more under control now and I'm trying to break the habit of hanging back.

My questions are:
1. Are either Never Hook Again or Soft Draw Pattern more or less back friendly than the other?

2. Would either of these videos be better in addressing my hang back issue and do they include any good drills/tips that might help?

Thanks

 

[rogerdodger]

I have some of the same issues and find the NHA pattern helps a lot. Both actions help against swinging underplane, which is really tough on the back. In both patterns, feel that your hips release left and up as if throwing the drunk off the left shoulder. If your hips fail to release upwards, it can place tremendous strain on your si joints. I find that using the ground and pushing upwards with my hips takes away much of the strain.

 

[Bigwill]

I agree with rogerdodger. Had the same issue, and mine was definitely caused by swinging with way too much secondary axis tilt. NHA has you setting up and swinging with a more vertical spine angle, which should help with the SI joint thing. For the same reasons, NHA may also help with the hang-back issue.

 

[cmk6234]

I have some of the same issues and find the NHA pattern helps a lot. Both actions help against swinging underplane, which is really tough on the back. In both patterns, feel that your hips release left and up as if throwing the drunk off the left shoulder. If your hips fail to release upwards, it can place tremendous strain on your si joints. I find that using the ground and pushing upwards with my hips takes away much of the strain.

Thanks. I'll check out NHA. Does it explain the timing for "pushing upwards"? Does that start early or late in the downswing?

 

[rogerdodger]

Late in the downswing. Essentially, I feel like I rotate up and left after impact with my hips. If your upper body pulls with the lower staying fixed, the give point is right at your si joint. I learned to play in the 70's and tried to drive the legs and keep the head still after impact. Good way to mess up the low back and swing too far in to out. Check out Brian's recent video on tumble. The throw the ball move helps move the lower spine up and left.