Most everyone who plays golf has a greater chance of low back injury. Recent study shows that about 35% of amateur and 22-24% of professional golfers susceptible to lumbar spine injuries. Collectively, the incidence of lower back pain in the male golfer is 25% to 36% and 22% to 27% in the female golfer. Many just want to learn how to hit the ball as far as possible and forgetting the basics of soft tissue trauma prevention. Below is the list of the risk factors that could cause lower back pain:
- Arthritis, disc injuries or stress fractures
- Weak abdominal musculature
- Poor muscle trunk stabilization and strength
- Poor warm up and flexibility
- Overuse or repetitive stress from technique
- Improper swing or technique
- Poor posture or scoliosis
- Age
- Overweight and general poor health
- Previous history of back pain or injury
