Golf Elbow Pain – Revisited!
Yes Golf Elbow Pain – Revisited
Attention To The Basics Is IMPORTANT!!
I think this is the first time that I have reposted something I wrote just 2 months ago. So you might get then that I think attention to Golf Elbow Pain is that important. Maybe it is also that I am suffering some back pain, and am taking the time – about 2 weeks – to get this sorted out so that I do not create more problems.
I am on an OEM golf club Facebook page where a golfer mentioned that he made a change in shafts, and is starting to have elbow pain issues. I hate hearing that! I are recommended to him the things I note below, and they are worth revisiting. I added some more direct links that I did not include in the original October 2020 blog.
- First – almost an “of course” I think – get help from a doctor and maybe also from a golf instructor. Get TOTALLY HEALED before you hit golf balls again. And perhaps find out of there is some issue with your golf swing that might be have lead to your pain issues.
- Hitting golf balls off poor golf mats is a Big No No. Now that it is winter, many courses may push you to hit off mats instead of turf. Resist this temptation as much as possible. If you HAVE to hit off mats be sure they are high quality and do not hit a lot of practice shots. I fit indoors and use a super quality mat from RealFeelGolf.
- Playing with the wrong shafts for your game – especially trying to “force” distance with shafts that are stiffer than you need – can lead to elbow issues. I have had a few instances of this happening with golfers. Too stiff can lead to ouch…
- Are you older than 50? – well, some type of graphite composite shaft in your irons is definitely worth considering. Aerotech – UST Recoil for sure – there are many many great options that can not only help with reducing elbow pain issues but can truly be the best fit for you. “The Bryson” plays graphite shafts – enough said?
- Finally – if you have to play with steel shafts – having vibration dampers put into the shafts is something that can help. I recommend Pro Soft Inserts – they are easy to install and THEY WORK.
- And one more finally – consider Softer Grips. Anything that can help reduce shock to your elbows and arms. Two of my favorites are the Golf Pride CP2 grips and the Winn Dri Tac grips.
The absolute #1 thing to remember from this post – if you are experiencing elbow pain- STOP hitting golf balls, especially off any type of mats, until you are PAIN FREE.
If you have golfing friends suffering from elbow pain issues – please share this post with them. And if you have other thoughts to share about reducing and eliminating golf elbow pain – SHARE A COMMENT in the link at the end of this post. We Need Our Golf!
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Tony – STAY SAFE!!
