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The Foundation Of Golf

The Foundation Of Golf

People have been playing golf for centuries and will continue to play for many to come. If you are just starting out or if you have been playing the game for a long time, you are a part of history. Golf began in Scotland with sheep herders who pitched rocks into holes dug by rabbits and other animals with their staffs. The game become competitive after awhile and evolved into the game it is today. After starting in Scotland, golf quickly spread to England, Canada, and eventually the United States. There are golf courses all over the world today in many countries including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Even though the game now has a set of rules that everyone follows, when the game started different regions had slightly different rules. Once the game of golf become more popular, rules were created and so were golf courses complete with obstacles, green grass, and beautiful views. For those who live near a golf course, there is nothing more beautiful than sunrise over the greens. Many people enjoy the view and the game so much that they move to communities that are on the golf course. This makes it much easier to get to the course and play more often.

After a few years of playing golf at the same course, you may want to find new courses and challenges. When traveling on vacation, visit new courses. Since there are courses all over the world, you should be able to find one or two that you can play while relaxing on vacation. You can also go on a golf vacation where you visit a few courses within a week or so. This is fun for those who golf with groups or those who want to meet other golfers.

Golf will continue to grow in popularity as more and more celebrity golfers, magazines, and pro shops open. There are many new golf courses that open each year and are open to anyone who wants to take up the game or those who want to play at a new golf course.

History of Golf by Robin Williams

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Common Golf Injuries Explained

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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Golf Elbow  – The Symptoms & The Cure

Golf Elbow  – The Symptoms

It’s a known fact that some golfers suffer from pain in their elbow that is generally attributed to repetitive stress. Most sufferers of golfers elbow, experience a sharp pain when the hands grasp an object or when the hand is bent in a palm ward direction. There is usually no numbness or tingling associated with this disorder. If you do feel numbness or tingling, then you should visit your doctor to get it checked immediately. The ulnar nerve passes right next to the medial epicondyle and it is possible that the ulnar nerve is involved in your injury if you feel numbness or tingling.

Due to the amount of time spent using their arms, many golfers, especially the pros, can suffer from this condition, but the fact is anyone can get it. Golf elbow affects the inside of your arm instead of the outside.Golf Elbow

If moving your elbow or trying to lift something upwards causes pain that runs from the inside of your elbow to the inside of your wrist then, this is a good sign you have golf elbow. This condition is seen more frequently because it affects the muscles on the inside of your arm which pulls the wrist in. Golfers elbow can also be associated with neck pain so you if you have not done anything to overwork your arm, the problem may be caused by a neck condition. An injury or a medical condition such as arthritis can also cause you to have this condition.

Golf Elbow  – The Cure
Knowing the signs will help you be able to diagnose the condition.  For golf elbow, the treatment is generally R-I-C-E;  rest, ice, compress and elevate along with taking some anti inflammatory medications. However, a proper diagnosis is always recommended from a medical professional.