Golf: The Most Dangerous Sport?
The PGA may not look like it has much in common with professional rugby—but you may be surprised to learn that golfers are actually injured more often than rugby players.
It’s true.
In fact, 62% of amateur golfers and 85% of professionals will sustain a significant injury associated with playing golf.
And with a staggering 60 million golfers worldwide—that’s a whole lot of people getting injured.
At Weaver Physio, we regularly treat golf-related injuries in Northwich and surrounding areas. Whether you’re a weekend player or a competitive amateur, you could be at risk.
The issue? Amateur golfers are usually out of shape or have poor swing mechanics, while professional golfers often overuse their muscles with frequent play.
Trauma to the lower back accounts for one-third of all injuries and can affect players of all ages and abilities.
There are a couple of logical reasons for this.
First, a powerful golf swing requires significant club-head speed, achieved by applying torque (force) and torsion (twisting) through the lower back.
Second, compared to other sports, golf places more pressure on the spine. A golf swing produces compression loads on your back up to 8 times your body weight—whereas running is just 3 times.
Common golf-related injuries include:
• Muscle Strain or Ligament Sprain
• Disc Injury
• Altered Joint Mechanics or Motor Control
• Degenerative Arthritis
• Bone Fracture
Other frequent injury sites include the elbow, wrist/hand, and shoulder. (So much for golf being a low-impact activity!)
At Weaver Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic, we help clients identify the root causes of their golf injuries, which often include:
• Repetitive overuse and poor load management
• Suboptimal swing mechanics
• Inadequate warm-up or lack of mobility
• Weak or imbalanced physical conditioning
The average recovery time? 2–4 weeks. But prevention is far better.
So, how do you enjoy the game of golf and stay injury-free?
Targeted physical conditioning is key. Golf demands strength, flexibility, endurance, and explosive rotational power. A tailored rehab or conditioning plan at Weaver Physio helps you stay strong, mobile, and pain-free on the course.
And the bonus? It improves your game too.
One 11-week targeted program found golfers:
• Increased clubhead speed by 7%
• Boosted strength up to 56%
• Improved flexibility by 39%
• Added up to 15 yards to their drive with maintained accuracy
Whether you’re a casual golfer or serious about performance, Weaver Physio is here to help you avoid injury and play better.
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