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Lower back pain in golf: a review
Jeremy J Reed1, L Tyler Wadsworth
1Saint Louis University Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, Center for Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Belleville, IL 62220, USA. jreed@oemedical.com
Back pain is a common issue for golfers, often leading to physician visits. Understanding golf-related back injuries, their treatment, and prevention is crucial for physicians to help reduce future occurrences.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Back pain is a leading cause for physician consultations.
- Golf is frequently associated with reported back injuries.
- Physicians need specialized knowledge regarding golf-related back pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline common causes of back pain in golfers.
- To discuss effective treatment strategies for golf-related back injuries.
- To present prevention methods for reducing future back injuries in golfers.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of common golf injuries.
- Analysis of biomechanics related to the golf swing.
- Case study review of patient treatments.
Main Results:
- Identification of specific swing mechanics contributing to back pain.
- Evaluation of conservative and interventional treatment outcomes.
- Summary of successful injury prevention programs.
Conclusions:
- Physicians must be aware of the high prevalence of back pain in golfers.
- Comprehensive understanding of causes, treatments, and prevention is essential.
- Implementing targeted strategies can mitigate the impact of back injuries in the golfing population.
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