Chiropractic Care Escondido: Get Limber for Golf

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TAKE 5 TO WARM- UP!In just five minutes you canhave your body warmed upand ready for a fun day out on the golf course.

QUADRICEPSSTRETCH 1234Stand with both feet pointing forward,bend one leg at the knee and reachback and grab your foot with you hand.Focus on keeping your core tight and trynot to bend at the waist. You will feelthis stretch in the front of your thigh orquadriceps muscle. It can help to placeyour hand on a wall for balance. Hold thestretch for 20 seconds and repeat thistwice for each leg.

HAMSTRINGS STRETCHStand with your feet shoulder-width apart andslowly bend at your waist. Let your arms dangledown in front of you. Once you feel the stretch inthe backs of your legs, place your hands on yourthighs, shins or ground to support your lowerback. Hold this stretch for 20 seconds. If you havea sore lower back or a history of back problems –do not do this stretch. 12 3

SIDE TO SIDE STRETCH1 Hold your golf club parallel to the ground above your head with both hands.  Make sure your feet are shoulder-width apart and slowly bend2 to one side – do this without twisting or rotating your core. You will feel a stretch along your side.  Hold this for 20 seconds and do this on3 both your left and right sides.

WRIST FLEXExtend one arm out in front ofyou with your palm facingdown. With your other handgrab your fingers and slowlybend your fingers back. You’llfeel a stretch through your wristand hand. Hold for 20 secondsand repeat on each hand.12

SHOULDER STRETCHUse your left hand to gently pull your rightshoulder towards the center of your chest.You’ll feel a stretch in the back of yourshoulder and maybe into your triceps. Holdfor 20 seconds and repeat for each shoulder.

In addition to thesestretches, try to go for a shortwalk before you start playing. A short brisk walk helps get the blood flowing and stimulates your nervous system, preparing it for activity.

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