| It should come as little surprise to you that | | | | undertaken any kind of golf swing exercises that |
| injuries to the lower back are probably the most | | | | target your back it is highly unlikely that you will |
| common in the modern golf game, and when you | | | | be able to generate the speed and power |
| really look into the reasons why it becomes even | | | | required at impact to product the long drive you |
| more clear why taking care of your back is such | | | | are after. |
| an important consideration for any golfer. | | | | In reality this is a common problem that you will |
| When you look at the golf swing it quickly | | | | see across a range of golfers, however it is most |
| becomes apparent as to why it could easily be | | | | likely to affect golfers that have been playing for |
| regarded as one of the most stressful activities | | | | some time or are in the latter years. Having put |
| you can expect your back to undertake. | | | | this type of stress on their body for many years |
| Essentially you are starting from a completely | | | | and seen their physical ability decline in that time, |
| static position and then trying to rotate your | | | | without putting in the time to work on golf |
| shoulders and upper body as far as you possibly | | | | exercises that target their back they are not able |
| can, all while trying to ensure that your lower | | | | to generate the type of club head speed that |
| body remains as stable as possible. | | | | they are aiming for. |
| This process puts huge pressure on the lower | | | | The good news however is that you can address |
| back and if you are one of the many people | | | | this risk of lower back injury as well as building |
| playing golf at the moment who has a lower level | | | | more power into your game by following a golf |
| of flexibility then you are probably at a high risk | | | | specific exercise program that includes exercises |
| of doing yourself a lower back injury, and in fact | | | | targeted at your back. It doesn't have to be |
| many golfers reading this article may already be | | | | more than a few exercises but the overall |
| suffering from such an injury right now. | | | | benefits of a golf exercise program is likely to |
| The true key to developing that powerful golf | | | | have such a positive influence on your game |
| swing is the ability to uncoil your backswing while | | | | beyond just your back that it's worth |
| also ensuring that you maintain good posture all at | | | | investigating. |
| anywhere from 70-100mph. Should you not have | | | | |