Golf Clubs � Golf Drivers � Avoiding Injury

Playing golf can be more dangerous than you might think � swinging golf drivers especially can play havoc with your joints � so how do you prevent injury from your golf clubs?

Violent act

For many, golf is considered to be a low-intensity sport, suited to the elderly and retired. But swinging golf drivers is in fact a violent act that can be potentially damaging to your joints and muscles. Without sufficient training, professional lessons and the correct exercises and warm-up techniques, your golf clubs, particularly golf drivers, can be dangerous.

Golf clubs can hurt

Repetitive injuries can be common when you are swinging your golf clubs � especially strains to your elbows and wrists, but you could sprain your spine or hips when you are swinging your golf drivers more violently. There were 110,000 injuries related to the game in America in 2002.

Train with your golf drivers

It is important then that you don't just launch yourself into swinging your golf drivers with everything you have without building up your training with your golf clubs. As well as a gradual build up, you should think about exercise and training regimes. Proper training can help build muscle flexibility and strength and sufficient stretching will reduce the risk of injury. The more power you have too, the better you will swing your golf drivers and golf clubs in general.

Common injuries include:

• Mis-hits such as hitting the ground when you swing your golf clubs � this can be even more violent if you are using golf drivers.
• Poor swing mechanics.
• Forgetting to warm up and stretch.
• Incorrect grip of your golf clubs.
• Over-twisting your spine when you swing golf drivers.

Tips to avoid injuries include:

• Take lessons from a pro so you get the mechanics of your swing of your golf clubs right and know how to handle golf drivers.
• Wear the right golf shoes so your posture is supported.
• Warm up your muscles and stretch to increase flexibility.
• Incorporate weight training into your exercise program to get more power and control over your golf clubs and behind your golf driver.
• Watch your back - Keep the spine vertical during the follow-through (perpendicular to the ground) and avoid hyperextension when you swing your golf drivers.
• Pick golf clubs with the correct grips � larger, softer and neutral grips on your golf drivers will help prevent hand, wrist and elbow injuries.
• Make sure your golf clubs fit you � the length of your golf drivers and golf clubs should extend slightly beyond the palm of the leading hand.

Injury can be caused from a combination of lack of knowledge, poor golf clubs, poor technique and poor physical conditioning � you should invest in these areas by working with a professional trainer to reduce the risk of injury from your golf clubs and golf drivers. And make sure you purchase the right golf clubs to suit your golf swing.

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