Does the golf swing cause back and spinal problems ?  If so, how can we reduce its adverse effects ?
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Yes to everything you asked.\n\nThere is a fast and effective remedy!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon't play golf....
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Golf Lessons - May is free golf lesson Month sign up at www.playgolfamerica.com to get a free golf lesson from a local PGA pro\n\nBetter Golf Exercises to Improve Your Swing\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/features/cochran_blog/20060320.cfm\nIncreasing the Clubhead Speed in Your Golf Swing\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/features/cochran_blog/20060426.cfm\ntwo simple exercises to increase your 'X-Factor,' which will in turn increase your body coil and distance.\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/features/golffitness/improve_pedersen060804.cfm\nmost important piece of equipment you own is your body.\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/features/golffitness/improve_vansickle040604.cfm\nBetter Golf Exercises to Improve Your Swing\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/features/cochran_blog/20060509.cfm
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All the above answers are good advise, but I don't think they are going to stop you from slicing.\nAim, swing speed and tempo are a must for a good shot, but for a quick fix (not one that solves the reason your slicing), try rolling you top hand over the bottom one a little more (it's called tightening your grip), and move your back foot back a little. The more you tighten and bring the foot back, the more the ball should go left (or in your case straighter).
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Hi.\n\nI'm 14 years old with a 12 handicap and two weeks ago I hit that kind of a shot. I'm used to hitting perfect shots as I am a pretty good and consistent golfer. But the other day was the best. On the 155 yard Par-3 at my course, I hit a 6-iron. It was so perfect that it didn't kame any noise as I struck it and I didn't feel anything at all in my hands at contact. It went high and dead straight. It stopped dead, 3 feet away from the hole. I then proceeded to make the birdie putt.
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The answer is probably not.  While a "lesser" golf ball might not help you control spin better, it won't otherwise harm your golf game.  At this stage, make sure you focus on the mechanics of the swing rather than equipment.  Growing up, I always used to think that having the top of the line equipment would make a difference but it really didn't.  It makes a difference as one gets better because such skilled golfers know their tendencies and what void they need to fill if any.  Often times, a skilled golfer will go for a certain golf ball or equipment because it helps them to control their swing, shot shape, distance, spin, and so forth.  While a top of the line golf ball might make you feel good and produce a few more yards or better spin, the state of your game ultimately depends on your swing.
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There's a simple way to check if your wrists are hinging properly:\n\nOn your takeaway, when the club is roughly parallel to the ground and at waist level, stop your swing, if the toe of your club is pointing straight up, you are hinging your wrists correctly and you don't have to worry about it anymore.\n\nI'd like to take credit for this piece of instruction, but I gleaned it from one of Harvey Penick's books ;)
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It's been said that the driver is the second most important club in your bag-- next to your putter. A good drive sets the tone for the rest of the hole. Will you be scrambling just to get back on the fairway, hoping for pars and bogeys-- or will you be aggressively going for the green and for birdies? \n\nBy squeezing a few extra yards out of those drives, the subsequent iron shot will be that much easier, as will your chips, putts, and so on. \n\n1. Body Coil - Tiger Woods, Fred Couples, and other greats generate tremendous power by coiling the upper body with a big shoulder turn. The hips, however, don't turn nearly as much. This creates tension and torque, not unlike a rubber band being stretched before it's let go. How do you accomplish it? Try to keep the right leg and knee solid as you take the club away and fully rotate your shoulders. On the downswing, unwind and rotate through the ball with your hips. Make sure your navel is facing the target at the end of the swing to ensure a full turn. \n\n2. Developing a "Lag" - Successful drivers all have a "lag" in their swing. On the downswing, the wrists must release their energy at some point. When this happens is key. The closer to impact with the ball, the more stored power there will be. Many golfers deliver this source of power near the top of the swing or early on the way down, and end up swinging with just arms at contact. This is commonly called "casting"--the opposite of lag. One drill to improve this is to cock your wrists at the top of the backswing so that there's a right angle between your arm and club. Pull the club down in slow motion, while doing your best to retain this angle. Try to incorporate this into your full swings, and remember to release those wrists through the ball! \n\n3. Swinging with the Whole Body - Some of the biggest muscles in your body are the upper legs and trunk, and you should use them to put power in your swing. On the downswing, your legs should begin the drive and the trunk begins the turn. Also, the bigger muscles have much less chance to twitch under pressure than do the smaller ones. This is why good swingers seem to move effortlessly--the small muscles are being led by the larger ones. This is called "swinging with the whole body." Try it! \n\n4. Left Arm Straight at the Top - Make sure your left arm is kept relatively straight on the backswing to ensure a wide swing arc. Keep some distance between the hands at the top of the swing and your shoulders and head. This produces more club head speed without swinging any harder. Davis Love III and Vijay Singh are great examples of this. Watch them, and internalize what you see!
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you would probably get better results from your shots as your ball will stop quicker on the green. The only thing is that the divot has to be after contact is made with the ball, if it is before that is just hitting it fat and you will lose distance and maybe hurt your wrist
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First of all there are no exercises which will effectively decrease the curvature of your spine, or prevent it from getting worse.  All you can do is to strengthen the trunk muscles that support the spine.\n\nAs a physical therapist who has treated many back patients and a good amount of scoliosis patients (as well as having scoliosis myself) I would recommend that you do lumbar stability exercises.  I've attached a link to a good site with a few good stability exercises to get you started.  As you progress you might also want to consider doing pilates or yoga, both of which will help to strengthen your back muscles.
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Slicing\nwww.pga.com improve your game section\nhow to fix that dreaded slice. Learning to swing your club on an inside-to-out path through impact, Hilts says, is a permanent fix.\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips\n\n\n\nthree drills you can do to help cure that frustrating slice.\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing
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Your question is rather unclear.  This would be considered a "sentence fragment" in which the complete idea of what you're trying to get across is unclear.  Are you trying to find out what the effects are?  Whether positive or negative?  Will it make chronic back pain go away?  Please clarify and I'll see if I can offer some insight.  :)
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Check you right elbow on your downswing. You could be bringing it closer to your body causing you to open the club face. I developed a simular slice a few years ago and a shoulder problem was causing me to bring my right elbow in, causing the slice. My shoulder muscles was not keeping the ball in the socket properly.\n\nA simple exercise of using a 1lb can of Veggies solved the shoulder problem. I would bend forward at the waist and extend my right arm down. Then raise the can until it was almost under my armpit.\n\nAfter solving the shoulder problem the club pro helped me stop the habit of drawing my elbow in. That low slice went away. I still slice the ball at times, but they now have some nice loft.
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Like with all physical exercise, you should always consult a physician to determine if they would recommend you start playing.\n\nI slipped a disc about 9 months ago, play golf, and have no problems. However, I exercise and stretch my back frequently to avoid having relapses. \n\nAs long as your doc passes you to play, continue with stretching to loosen your back. Also, if you run, avoid running on paved surfaces (streets and sidewalks), this will worsen the condition quickly.
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If you can you should got take a lesson from a PGA pro. If you cant afford it i'll give a tip from my lesson. Your swing should go around your body, not your head. Second, on back swing, wieght on your right foot (if your right handed) and coming back down your wieght should be on front foot.Third, at all times have your wieght should be on your toes and not your heels. Fourth, throughout the swing don't slide your body right and left, try to keep it center. Last when your coming down to hit the ball, don't accelerate too early, becuase if you do you're ball will either slice or hook.
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I learned probably 80% of what I learned in golf from caddying for six years. You see a lot of different swings, good and bad. My suggestion might be just to watch a lot of golf; see what people do. See what's comfortable for you, then get out and practice, and find something that works. What Tiger does for a good swing might not be what you do for a good swing.
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Here is a link to some good tips \nthree guidelines can lead to a smooth and sound takeaway.\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_krause083104.cfm\nYou can also go to www.playgolfamerica.com and sign up for a free golf lesson from a local PGA Pro
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As I got better at golf, basically I switched from a game improvement type iron to a forged cavity back which is less forgiving. When your handicap falls under 10 you should probably demo some blades musceback type irons and see if they work for you. If you are consisitent and rarely have truely bad swing days, aka shanks you are probably ready. If you have a mediocre swing the blades will maximize those faults and your scores will likely suffer.