Golf is possible with an L5 S1 herniated disc, but the answer depends on where you are in the healing process and how willing you are to change your game. If you are in the first four to six weeks after the injury or a flare-up, you should not swing a club. If you are … Read more
If you are reading this, you already know the feeling: that deep, aching pain on the pinky side of your wrist that flares up every time you take a divot or even twist a doorknob. You have probably searched, found the medical term extensor carpi ulnaris tendinitis, and then landed on generic advice about rest … Read more
If your wrist hurts right when the club meets the ball, you are dealing with a specific mechanical failure. This is not general soreness from playing too much. This is a shock wave that hits your hand at the exact moment of impact. Wrist circles and forearm curls will not stop this pain. You have … Read more
If you have a hip labral tear and golf is your game, you have probably already read the standard advice. Avoid twisting. Find a new hobby. That advice is safe, but it rarely matches reality. A golfer with a torn labrum is not looking for a reason to quit. They want to know if they … Read more
If your lead hip hurts after a round, you probably already know it happens in one specific part of the swing. The follow through. That’s when your weight shifts to your front foot and your body keeps turning toward the target. The pain signals that your hip is being forced into a position it cannot … Read more
I have seen a lot of golfers come through with this exact question. They have the MRI, the dull ache on the pinky side of their wrist, and a tee time on Saturday. They want to know one thing: can I still play? The honest answer is yes, but only under very specific conditions. Playing … Read more
Golf looks easy. You walk, you swing, you putt. But the numbers say otherwise. Over half of all golfers will battle a musculoskeletal injury at some point. The rotational torque of a full swing places massive strain on the spine and connective tissue. If you are reading this, you might know this feeling well. Your … Read more
The honest answer is yes for some golfers and no for others. It depends on the kind of injury you have, how your shoulder responds to movement, and whether you are willing to change the way you swing. A golfer with a mild tendon strain can usually keep playing with the right adjustments. A golfer … Read more
The safe answer is no for a full tear without treatment. The real answer is yes, with specific conditions, if you understand the risk and adapt your mechanics. I have seen plenty of golfers try to tough it out on a bad knee. Most of them end up with a worse injury. The goal here … Read more
If you have ever flinched after a wayward tee shot, you have probably wondered just how common golf ball injuries really are. Looking for the exact answer to how many golf ball injuries per year there are in the United States, the number is roughly 25,000 to 30,000 emergency room visits specifically from being struck … Read more