Physiotherapy advice
Core training should be part of any golfer’s overall fitness and performance program. A strong core offers several advantages for golfers.
1. Improved swing power and speed: A strong core allows golfers to generate more rotational force, leading to increased club head speed and longer drives.
2. Better balance and stability: Core strength enhances a golfer’s ability to maintain balance throughout the swing, resulting in more consistent and accurate shots.
3. Enhanced posture: A strong core helps maintain proper posture during the golf swing, reducing the risk of back pain and improving overall technique.
4. Increased rotational flexibility: Core strength contributes to better rotational flexibility, allowing for a fuller range of motion in the golf swing.
5. Improved transfer of energy: A strong core facilitates better energy transfer from the lower body to the upper body during the swing, leading to more efficient and powerful shots.
6. Reduced risk of injury: Core strength helps stabilize the spine and pelvis, potentially lowering the risk of back injuries common in golf.
7. Enhanced endurance: A strong core can help golfers maintain their form and performance throughout a full round of golf, reducing fatigue.
8. Better control and accuracy: Core stability allows for more precise control of the club throughout the swing, potentially improving shot accuracy.
Edinburgh Sports Injury Clinic offers specialised physiotherapy & rehabilitation treatments tailored for golfers of all abilities.
If you’d like to book an appointment please:
- Call us on 0131 629 0215
- Contact us via email at mail@esic.co.uk
- Pop in at 567 Lanark Road, Juniper Green, Edinburgh EH14 5DB
Read what some of our happy patients say:
“My contact with ESIC started in Currie with June and continues with Charlotte at Juniper Green. A leaflet in Currie alerted me to “Pilates and Golf” so I commenced one to one sessions. This set me up not just for golf but also for off-piste skiing in my sixties, to the extent that never again have I needed chiropractor treatments. My chronic lower back problems, if not quite eliminated, have now been under control for two decades. I do not believe Pilates classes, rather than individual sessions, could have achieved the same results. Throughout, all the staff at ESIC have been great to work with.”
B. Aitken, Patient
“I had a great experience, everyone had a friendly face and there was very nice atmosphere. June was brilliant and after a couple of sessions my wrist injury had improved massively!”
J. Edgcombe, Patient
“Now that both sides of my core are working, hitting the golf ball feels way better — it goes higher, farther, and it’s just a joy to watch.”
A. Murchie, Patient
