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3 Exercises for a Stronger Spine

I guess that title is a bit misleading...


We are more-so strengthening the muscles surrounding the spine, as opposed to the spine itself.


But I didn't think "3 Exercises for Stronger Muscles that Surround the Spine" was as catching.

 

Low Back Pain


Low back pain is the most common injury and pain spot I hear about from golfers.


Chronic pain and injury is almost always from one of the following:

  1. Applying too much stress, too soon

  2. Not applying enough preparation stress

Low back pain is no different.


In 90% of cases I hear about, the athlete hasn't seen a weight room in years.


They fall into both buckets above.


On one hand they applied too much stress (their golf swing) too soon.


On the other hand, they didn't apply enough stress prior to exposure. They weren't physically prepared for their golf swing.

 

Building Spinal Resilience


Spinal resilience is driven by having enough mobility and strength to overcome the demands of your sport and life.


The majority of golfers I me