warmup / stretches before playing?

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jonlorio

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I've been reading through the pages of brian's site for some time now. I guess now is as good'a time as any to make a post...(I'm Brian's cousin btw)

I am curious to know what some of yall do before playing a round to get warmed up? I typically do some light stretches, and then chip some balls(then 60% of the time hitting a small bucket on the range afterwards)

Reason I am asking is because lately I have been dealing with a back pain between my shoulder blades, particularly towards the left center of my back. I am wondering if I am not 'warming up' properly or if possibly I am just swinging the club wrong?

Lately, I've been playing 36-54 holes a week and hitting the range in the twice a week(separate from when I go to play).

Thanks,
Jon
 
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I know some guys have been advocating not really stretching and doing only warmup swinging before the round but as my left shoulder and neck have been bothering me more I have gone back to really making sure I stretch well. (but as also was advocating- stretching smoothly and not stretching too hard)

I think it helps but have found it somewhat hard to gauge. The shoulder/neck are still a problem though. Hopefully I will get off my ass and pump up my frail shoulder/neck region this summer.
 
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Well theres physical and mental warm up.

I usually swing three clubs as light as possible, touch my toes (no bouncing), then short irons, hybrids/3 wood, couple light drivers, mid irons and more drivers full.

Mental- use one ball on putting green and try and make as many three footers in a row.............
- range, never hit at targets, try to CLEAR targets (distance control better will lower scores faster)
my two cents
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suns11111 said:
touch my toes (no bouncing)
JeffS
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I wouldn't recommend this, unless you are squatting to touch your toes and not bending your waist. Forward bending with the lumbar spine before a physical activity increases the chances of a disc herniation.
 
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jonlorio

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Thanks for the insight.

So do more of yall just jump on the course without hitting balls first, or do yall spend some time on the range prior?
 
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jonlorio

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jonlorio said:
Reason I am asking is because lately I have been dealing with a back pain between my shoulder blades, particularly towards the left center of my back. I am wondering if I am not 'warming up' properly or if possibly I am just swinging the club wrong?
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Well after spending some time at the range tonight, I paid closer attention to this particular back pain. It occurs right at impact for a moment then fades away as I'm finishing my swing. Just a little FYI...

At the mere age of 22, with grey hair and back pains, I guess it's getting close to retirement? ;)
 
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FloydPT38

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jonlorio said:
Thanks for the insight.

So do more of yall just jump on the course without hitting balls first, or do yall spend some time on the range prior?
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The big question is how much time do you have- If possible - hit some balls and do just a few stretches-emphasizing any tight areas you have- esp the hips and shoulders but like birdieman you may also need to do the neck. Mix up doing a few key stretches and hitting balls then back to a stretch or 2- it's not just one or the other -

If you feel like you need a bit more warm-up, you are able and people don't think it's too weird then "pretend" you really need to "go" or forgot something at the car or clubhouse- and lightly jog about 100 yards. I have found this really works- it quickly gets your heart rate up without tiring you much. Then swing a few times-- try it you'll like it. :D
 
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