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Common muscle imbalances negatively affecting the golfer: Throughout life we are constantly exposed to situations that place us in poor postural patterns. We grew up sitting in school hunched over a desk for most of our young lives. We finish school and begin our careers. Many of us now find ourselves sitting in poorly designed chairs hunched in front of a computer. Those of us who spend excessive time in our cars are often conditioned toward a slumped over lazy posture. Lower Body Implications Commonly poor posture leads to a forward tilt of the pelvis, usually from tight hip , How To Practice flexors. This causes the abdominal wall to lengthen and weaken. As a result of the forward pelvic tilt, there is an excess curvature of the lumbar spine (lordosis) causing the spinal extensors to chronically shorten and weaken. Another detrimental effect of this forward tilt is a weakening of the gluteals. 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These events include cervical and thoracic rotation and lateral flexion, as well as opposing scapular adduction / abduction and retraction / protraction. This type of muscle imbalances severely restricts movement through the neck and shoulders. , Laser Rangefinder Overview - Selecting the Right Model This makes it nearly impossible to be in position to make a consistently good swing, , Please Don't Bother Me, I'm Keeping My Eyes On My Ball but makes it very likely a golfer , Secrets Of The Avid er will develop injuries in the upper extremities and cervical spine. So where does the golfer , Laser Rangefinder Overview - Selecting the Right Model begin? Start by establishing and maintaining core strength, muscle balance and flexibility by participating in a well developed integrated exercise program. Increased muscular efficiency and flexibility allow you to increase power and consistency while drastically reducing chances of pain and injury. You will not only be playing better, but you will be playing better longer! Keys to gaining and maintaining good posture: '? Stand up straight '? If your job requires prolonged sitting or travel, get up and stretch frequently '? Make sure computers monitors are centered and set at eye level. '? Maintain good core strength, muscle balance, and flexibility by participating in a well developed integrated exercise program. Bill Scibetta, RN, NSCA-CPT Bill is the founder and President of Precision Fitness , Secrets Of The Avid er '? Personal Training , This Aint ! It's Cricket! Centers in the Charlotte, NC area and co-author of the book "Play Better Longer!" '? Peak Performance and Injury Prevention for Golf. , the real thing Bill is a licensed Registered Nurse as well as a National Strength and Conditioning Association '? Certified Personal Trainer. 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