Show Notes
Golf season is here—and so is the wave of golf-related injuries. In this Friday "Weekend Wellness Prescription" episode, Dr. Nick Kuiper explains why the golf swing is one of the most demanding movements in recreational sports, and how to protect your body all season long.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why Golf Is Harder on Your Body Than It Looks:
- The explosive forces involved in a single swing
- How compressive loads on your spine can reach 8x your body weight
- The repetition factor: 70-150+ swings per round
- The asymmetry problem and how it creates imbalances over time
The Most Common Golf Injuries:
- Lower Back Pain — The #1 golf injury and why hip mobility is the key
- Shoulder Injuries — Lead shoulder vs. trail shoulder vulnerabilities
- Elbow Injuries — Why tennis elbow is actually more common than golfer's elbow in golfers
- Wrist Injuries — Acute vs. overuse patterns
- Hip Pain — The engine of your swing and why it breaks down
The Pre-Round Warm-Up Most Golfers Skip:
- A simple 10-minute routine for injury prevention and better performance
- Light cardio, dynamic stretches, shoulder mobility, and progressive practice swings
Swing Mechanics and Injury Risk:
- Hip mobility — the highest-yield investment for your game and spine
- Thoracic spine mobility — where rotation should happen
- Core stability — transferring force and protecting your spine
- Shoulder mobility and stability — achieving positions safely
The 19th Hole Trap:
- Why post-round habits matter for recovery
- Simple adjustments that don't sacrifice the social experience
Building Golf-Specific Resilience:
- Mobility work: 10-15 minutes, 3-4x per week
- Strength training: rotational power, core stability, single-leg strength
- Cardiovascular fitness: reducing fatigue-related injury risk
Your Weekend Prescription — 3 Habits:
- Warm up for 10 minutes before you play
- Add hip mobility work to your daily routine
- Counteract the asymmetry after you play
About Absolute Rehabilitation & Wellness:
Located in Burlington, Ontario, our chiropractors and physiotherapists are all highly trained in electroacupuncture—allowing us to address both mechanical and neuromuscular components of golf injuries in the same visit.
📞 Burlington: 905.332.7000
What is Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab?
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Welcome to Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab, the daily podcast that gives Ontarians the competitive advantage in health, wellness, and recovery. Hosted by an AI-powered narrator and brought to you by Dr. Nick Kuiper of Absolute Rehabilitation and Wellness in Burlington, Ontario, this show delivers evidence-based health strategies in just 3-5 minutes every weekday.
Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from a sports injury, managing stress and mental health, or simply want to optimize your physical performance, Absolute Edge provides actionable protocols you can implement immediately.