Golf and pain, or No Golf and no pain

DonM · 2021-02-25T15:26:21+00:00

When I'm golfing, I have to live with mild pain and discomfort all the time. Mostly foot and neck. The neck leads to headaches though. When I stop golfing...

Par4QC

I must be an exception to the rule of 'if I golf, I gotta hurt somewhere'. I feel tons better when I can play and these winter months off make the body feel like crap. trying to keep busy doing other things, but with the kind of weather we get, it's hard to find something inside. Should have got some exercise equipment, but it still would not be here if I ordered 2 months ago.

Mattyv

Par4QC

You are not the exception. When I play my back feels better. If I take too long of a break my back tightens up. At least this is what I tell my wife.😁

mulegolf

Weirfan .either that or when I have no 5 iron in the bag and need more than a couple woods

That won't do it. I haven't had a 5 iron for years now. In fact I have hybrids all the way through the 7. I still enjoy playing but I don't play nearly as much as I used to. I used to play 4-5 times a week and at least 27 holes each time. Now it's rarely over 18 holes and only about twice per week.

Par4QC

Mattyv We only play for 'medical reasons'! (I just wrote that one down, to remember) 😅

KCee

Sounds like you have to weigh what golf gives you vs what it takes away. There have been times I couldn't play due to injuries/pain, but so far that's been short term layoffs. Luckily I think I sleep better after walking 18 holes (unless I drink too much after), but if I couldn't sleep I'd be at the doctor's trying to figure out how to fix it. I currently have some issues, but golfing doesn't seem to aggravate them....my wife doesn't believe me, but my bad shoulder actually feels better after golf....could be the after round drinks, but I'm saying it's the golf.

DonM

Typhoon I've seen doctors. It is just basic joint degeneration at this point. Not all that bad on X-rays but bad enough that it hurts when I'm in golf season.

Typhoon

DonM Does cortisone help?

DonM

Eguller
I'm thinking of just cutting back to once a week with my buddies, and maybe a 9 hole league. I won't be as good as when I play 3 or 4 times a week, that's for sure. But at least I'd be playing.

Eguller

DonM

Right. Motion is good. What my PTs have encouraged is a strong core to take the pressure off the other areas.
Seems to work. Like most here, this Winter has been difficult and add some family issues and it is going
to be a difficult Spring Training....lol

DonM

garyt1957 I forgot about pickleball. I haven't tried it. But everyone who does seems to get a lot of fun out of it. I keep saying I'm going to give it a try.

garyt1957

DonM I forgot about pickleball. I haven't tried it. But everyone who does seems to get a lot of fun out of it. I keep saying I'm going to give it a try.

It's a lot of fun and can be played at various levels so pretty much anyone in any physical condition can find their level. It's a good social sport too. I've met a lot of nice people at PB.

johnnydoom

Golf definitely puts the whammy on my lower back. Haven't had it diagnosed yet, but I almost certainly have a degenerated disc related issue. Still playing since it is not a debilitating pain yet, but I hurt worse than nornal for 2 days after a round. Haven't played in 6 weeks and the back is better than it has been in quite a while, but I've also been doing stretches specifically to try and relieve the pain. Won't know anything until I play again.

DonM

johnnydoom
One of the questions I think about is whether quitting golf would be healthier for the long run. If you make your disc a lot worse by golfing, with all that would entail, is golf worth it?

DonM

One more point. Doing this packing and selling stuff, I've had to lift/move a couple of things that were heavy for me. Instead of hurting my back, I managed to strain my neck (upper traps). I was already thinking I need to get with a trainer and get my upper body muscles stronger. I stretch them now, but not much to make them stronger. This latest ouch has confirmed to me that I need to do that before I give up on golf.

garyt1957

DonM One of the questions I think about is whether quitting golf would be healthier for the long run. If you make your disc a lot worse by golfing, with all that would entail, is golf worth it?

You need to find out if it's structural or muscular that's causing problems. For me, I've had xrays and my spine is in really good shape I just get muscle soreness and spasms from my (bad) swing. It can sometimes be really painful but massage or chiropractic adjustment or even just rest gets rid of it. Mostly though I just feel a little stiff after a round.
If I thought I was doing permanent injury that could really come back to bite me down the road I'd certainly reconsider if it's worth it.

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Mary jane chocolates. I have periods of foot issues mostly work related. I tried one of those a couple of years ago. I tell you what
..no foot pain for sure. I didn't get high...felt like a had a couple of beers. I can't wait until I retire. I know how to help take care of body aches!

bigshank

DonM Need a spine fusion L4-L5. I have a cracked vertebrae. I’ve been going to work everyday and averaged a round of of golf most weekends. Ive
subscribed to the swinging easy. I have no choice or get back spasms. I can play and enjoy myself still so I’m putting off surgery as long as possible. If I didn’t have such good diehard golf friends I’d say fuck it. But as long as I can hack it around with these guys,drink , and laugh I’m doing it. As far as sleeping it’s hit and miss for me. I’d be more miserable at home wishing I could play. Hopefully swinging easy keeps the inflammation down for you

bigshank

bigshank I was diagnosed 3 years ago but it took me about 3 years of it worsening to get into the doc about it. I’ve lost massive distance but still shoot in the 80s. Summertime I get into the 70s on occasion instead of the norm. Warmer weather helps the muscles too. I shouldn’t play in the winter at all

sdandrea1

Golf and pain. Something on me hurts all the time. Ibuprofen helps. My massage chair and hand-held massage gun helps. Heat/ice, etc. I love it too much to give it up.

Eguller

sdandrea1

You need a full time Physio team. All female of course. 😜

DonM

Typhoon I have not tried it. The neurosurgeon I saw this winter for my neck did not suggest it as a possibility. Maybe it’s not right for my condition.