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Rotate all of your joints to lubricate and stretch them
out. Take a few practice swings gradually increasing
your range of motion.
Sometimes, getting back to the basics is a helpful self-
reminder. Make sure that you are cognizant of your
posture; feet should be shoulder-width apart with knees
bent slightly. The majority of movement should come
from your hips and your spine should be straight with
your trunk slightly tilted. Try to have a smooth swing
and do not rely too heavily on one part of your body for
power. The force should be distributed and transferred
through all of your muscle groups to prevent strain on
any one area.
One of the best recommendations for golfers to reduce
injury is to consider golf lessons. Even if you are not
a beginner, you may not realize some bad habits that
you may have picked up along the way. An instructor
will take note of your alignment and possibly offer
suggestions to prevent injury and even improve your
game in the process!
It is much easier to maintain a
healthy body rather than let it go
and try to fix it later.