Secret Golf Tip Only the Pros Know!

Golf is no doubt one of the best games in the world. However, playing the game can be frustrating at times. If you feel the same as I do about the game, what could be even more frustrating is not knowing why you’re not reaching your full potential?

Regular golfers are consistently trying to improve their score. Whether it’s improving their swing or the distance of their drives. Golfers can find it hard to perform at their highest level. When their body is not functioning at its optimal level and what’s concerning is that they don’t even know it!

Common physical restrictions that can affect your swing:

·         Limited shoulder flexibility – Due to loss of posture

·         Restricted hip rotation – Causing you to sway and slide

·         Pore core strength –Due to a reverse spine angle due to restricted thoracic (mid back) movement.

·         Limited ankle dorsiflexion- Causing early extension

Players may not even know that there are limitations in their swing. This will cause their swing to be not  as effective during play. Despite how much practice time at the driving range and putting green.

Pain also affects swing and should avoid the following:

·         Bend at the knees(squat) when retrieving the ball

·         Slow down your backswing. This will minimize rotational stress on the lower back at the top of the backswing

·         When lifting your golf bag use proper mechanics when lifting bag.

·         Consider putting with a longer shaft

·         Make sure that your weight is properly shifted to the right foot during the back swing, arms and shoulders are kept within the plane of the swing at the top of the back swing

·         Make sure that your shoulder and hip turn stays centre while pivoting on the backswing.

How can wear and tear, whether it’s from Golf or other sports causing pain be diminished and stopped from returning?

The pros secret tip is…….Chiropractic!

This is what Venus Williams had to say about chiropractic treatment:

“Chiropractic gives me the flexibility I need to keep in the game”

This is what Tiger Woods had to say about chiropractic treatment:

“Being a Chiropractic patient on a regular bases has made me a better golfer. I’ve been going to Chiropractors for as long as I can remember. It’s as important to my training as my practice swing.”

So, what does Chiropractic do to improve our game?

Chiropractors focus on the spine and nervous system, making it easier to twist, move and perform at your optimal level. After Chiropractic care you are more flexible, pain free, and may see an instant improvement in your swing!

Pros such as Rory Mcilroy and Tiger Woods have regular Chiropractic treatment to keep them performing at their best. Getting regular adjustments. Keep muscles balanced, our nervous system functioning, and maintain proper biomechanical structure. Which gets athletes functioning at an optimal level and gets them to the next level.

Nike has published a video involving Rory Mcilroy daily workout regiment, and most importantly Rory receiving Chiropractic care (adjustments) at 0.33 and 0.43 part of the video. Check it out below!

https://youtu.be/cM1z4e8GD74

Preventing Stress Through Chiropractic

Preventing Stress through Chiropractic

Preventing Stress through Chiropractic for most people, preventing stress can be very tough. This life is filled with stress-generating situations that can easily weigh people down. If you are not careful, you might become one of them. According to statistics, all people have experienced being stressed at least once in their lifetime. Of course, not all stress is bad but instead helpful because it can develop character and better outlook in life. But when stress becomes chronic, diseases and illnesses may happen. This is the main reason that preventing stress is very important. Good thing that modern life gives us more ways to decrease stress level and one of these is chiropractic. Chiropractic is the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases of the musculoskeletal and nervous system. For many people, they view chiropractic as a means for healing. This is true but not entirely. Chiropractic is basically concern for health promotion. A patient can visit his or her chiropractic even if there is no actual disease process. There are many ways that chiropractic can be a means in preventing stress. At your first visit in a chiropractic clinic, the chiropractor will have to assess you physically through the use of systematic procedures. 

The chiropractor will also make an interview to identify risk factors and contributing factors that might aggravate your stress level. In some cases, if the patient has physical complaints then the chiropractor may order diagnostic procedures and laboratory exams. All these will help determine the best possible course of treatment for the patient. After the chiropractor has created an action plan, it is time for implementation. The primary technique that a chiropractor can do is spinal manipulation. This technique can be both a preventive measure to avoid development of diseases or it can be a means of healing. During session, the chiropractor will maneuver the spine within a certain range of motion in an attempt to establish proper alignment of the spine. Put in mind that there are many benefits can be derived from spinal manipulation. First and foremost, the spine is recognized as one of the most crucial pieces of health and wellness, not only it supports the body but it also helps in protecting the spinal cord. Every second, there are millions of neural impulses that travel to and from the brain.

 The smooth travel of these impulses is vital in preventing stress. If the spinal column and spinal cord is healthy, the nervous system can work at its top performance. Another way that chiropractic can help prevent stress is massage. Stimulating the muscles and soft tissues can free the body from stress. There is a vast majority of people who availed of the services of a chiropractor can attest to the relaxing experience they have during chiropractic session. There are also other chiropractic techniques that can be used to alleviate stress such as soft needling technique, therapeutic exercise, electro-physiotherapy, and many others. Furthermore, a chiropractor can formulate health teaching, lifestyle modification, and diet for the patient. All these can be instrumental in preventing stress. - See more at: http://thechiroblog.com/preventing-stress-through-chiropractic/#sthash.TKRP1jV9.dpuf

Dr Elton Clemence is our newest chiropractor and he is accepting new patients. 403-347-3261 Family First Chiropractic. 142 Erickson Dr. Red Deer www.family1stchiro.ca