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Common Golf Injuries Explained

A lot of golfers sustain injuries to their spine and elbows that causes them a lot of pain and soreness. Some of these aches are persistent, while other symptoms just seem to disappear by themselves without the need of any further or in some cases no treatment at all. While some golf players, more often than not, suffer recurring symptoms of pain usually at the same body points mentioned above, they search for the cause as well as a cure to these afflictions.

You are not alone, in case you were not aware of the following fact, these aches and pains are commonly suffered by the majority of golfers. A few unlucky players suffer, even though they follow a good exercise and training program. As a golfer, you should familiarize yourself with these common injuries in order to protect your self from sustaining serious and possibly long term and permanent injury.

Common Golf Injuries Explained

Delayed Onset Muscles Soreness (DOMS)
DOMS also known as muscle fever, is a pain and stiffness felt in muscles about 24 to 72 hours after unaccustomed or/and strenuous exercise. It is a symptom of muscle damage caused by rigorous exercise.  After such exercise, the muscle adapts rapidly to prevent muscle damage, and thereby DOMS, in repeated bouts. Muscle soreness will occur frequently. DOMS is perceived as a dull, aching pain in the affected muscle, often combined with tenderness and stiffness. The pain is felt only when the muscle is stretched, contracted or put under pressure, but not when it is resting.

Although there is variance among exercises and individuals, DOMS usually increases in intensity in the first 24 hours after exercise and peaks from between 24 to 72 hours, then subsides and disappears after about three to five days after exercise. You may only feel a little sore but still be able to move the body normally. These types of injuries require only 1-2 day recovering without any additional treatment. Over time you will notice that the muscle has become fitter and stronger.

Muscle pain during or immediately after exercise
Muscle pain generally happens when you exercise one particular muscle group continuously. Using one particular muscle group continuously, the body will generate Lactic Acid, which is the chemical reaction within the muscle cells that cause you to feel pain. However, this type of symptom is not actually a deep pain, If you rest it for a while until the muscle gets enough oxygen then the pain should cease. However, you must be careful about the symptoms of pain that may happen to specific areas during or immediately after physical exercise, if you feel sharp or burning pain when moving you should be aware that there might be an injury to that area. Stop exercising/playing immediately and seek urgent medical advice from a competent medical professional.

Cramp
Cramp is a reaction of the muscles that suddenly shrink and stick for very short time, generally 1-5 minutes. Cramps are unpleasant, often painful sensations caused by muscle contraction or over shortening. The common causes of skeletal muscle cramps are muscle fatigue and a sodium imbalance. Smooth muscle cramps may be due to menstruation or gastroenteritis. Skeletal muscles can be voluntarily controlled. Among skeletal muscles, those which cramp the most often are the calves, thighs, and arches of the foot. These cramps are usually associated with strenuous activity and can be intensely painful. Muscle cramps due to fatigue can be treated by stretching and massage. Exertional heat cramps due to electrolyte abnormalities (primarily sodium loss and not calcium, magnesium, and potassium) appropriate fluids and sufficient salt improves symptoms.

(R.I.C.E.) Injury Recovery Method
Rest: Do not continue exercising/playing if you are in pain.
Ice: Use ice contained in a plastic bag, gently massage the injury for about 3-4 hours
Compression: Bind the affected area of pain using a bandage to restrict movement, being careful not to bind too tight and restrict blood flow.
Elevation: Raise the affected limbs that ache to improve blood circulation. If you have an arm injury, hang the arm so that the hand is higher than the level of the elbow.

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