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90 Days to Train - Returning to Golf After 5 Years

Old1964

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I had to give up golf due to back problems 5 years ago - at the "top" of my game. 

Since then, I have lost 2 inches of height due to spinal compression, but have been cleared to golf again. 🙂

I have hired a trainer - with a football background and only a passing familiarity with golf.  We are working on overall conditioning.  

That said, I am looking for advice.  Things to avoid in these 90 days of training and things to include. 

Any insights would be appreciated. 

Thanks in advance. 

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46 minutes ago, Old1964 said:

I had to give up golf due to back problems 5 years ago - at the "top" of my game. 

Since then, I have lost 2 inches of height due to spinal compression, but have been cleared to golf again. 🙂

I have hired a trainer - with a football background and only a passing familiarity with golf.  We are working on overall conditioning.  

That said, I am looking for advice.  Things to avoid in these 90 days of training and things to include. 

Any insights would be appreciated. 

Thanks in advance. 

Start here. These are great drills to get you back into the correct form.

 

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The number one thing to avoid is getting injured! It is wise to have a trainer who can guide you. Good luck and keep us posted! 

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Please keep us posted on your journey.   Your rehab has peaked my interest.   My brother had a neck injury which completely eliminated his golf which was his passion.   I hope for you the best.  

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Work on flexibility, mobility of hips and chest/shoulders, core strength, and retain good posture. Strength conditioning in general will be good. Work on fast twitch movements. 

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Starting today to do the mirror drills listed in the first post. Very grateful for the 30 day drills. I have never seen the golf swing broke down into such small segments!

The fast twitch conditioning is being addressed with stretching band exercises - focusing on speed and strength. 

My trainer said that we will be working on rotation next week so I am interested in how that will proceed. 

I feel for your brother - I know that feeling of letting golf go. I hope he has the opportunity to take it up again somehow. My brother in law has fractured his neck twice (once as an 19 year old playing football with his friends and then again when his Tahoe was struck by a utility truck). He has to turn his head away and loses sight of the ball - and is still remarkably consistent (about a 2 handicap) at 60 years old no less 🙂

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