tiger, why?

[FloydPT38]

I figured you were a doctor or something like that.

A therapist 12 years- have a Masters - start work on my Doctorate in June.

I've had problems with the left side of my neck and my left shoulder lately. (I'm right handed)

Common?


Yep, for right handed golfers they usually have more problems with their left shoulder- takes more trauma from the turf etc- If your right handed sometimes people "hold" more items - clipboards etc with their left arm and their right keeps moving. Therefore, the left will often get stiff and start a process where you lose motion etc


It's startin to worry me.......that I have some kind of tear or something.

Don't know- if its been bothering you for more than a few weeks or just doesn't seem to be getting better. Then it may be worth it to see a good orthopedic doc. In the mean time make sure you keep it mobile -


Ideally your muscles aren't supposed to be tight or damaged or w/e.....if some ARE then why wouldn't it affect things? I guess you could equate it no not oiling an engine.....or having a bent part in your engine......no good.

exactly - it would affect you - so with neck shoulder problems- - quick check - can you basically turn your head the same amount left and right- if you are restricted when you turn your head to the left then this will affect your backswing- shortening it and you lose distance. opposite for the right side-

if it's painful at end range- when you are playing golf your body will avoid that end range and you'll have a shorter backswing than you should

Similar with your left shoulder- test if it is sore to bring it across your body- if so, again you will shorten your backswing.


These (aches and pains) all mix in with our swing which is one reason golf is a challenge - we are not exactly the same physically day to day - The better we feel/move then the better chance we have of making our best swing- of actually being able to do what we set out to do.

Good luck

 

[birdie_man]

Passed all the tests man. Thanks for the help.

I think I SHOULD go see a doc....get er straightened out right away if it's gonna be a big problem.

 

[FloydPT38]

Yeah that's usually a smart idea, most people wait until their shoulder is about to fall off before they get something done. In the beginning stages you get cure it with some basic stretches and rotator cuff strengthening exercises.

- With your swing just make sure you can go through the whole motion without something being real achy or sore. Good stretching program always helps.

 

[mb6606]

Easy to fix those shoulders and necks in 2- 3 weeks with trigger points. works like magic.
All you need is a hard rubber ball, like a lacrosse ball or softball and a wall.
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