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Playing Golf With Arthritis

If you suffer from arthritis, there isAsk your local golf store associate or
great news for you! You do not have togolf pro if there are any products that
quit playing golf. Actually, the sportthey recommend to make golf easier on
can help improve the symptoms ofyour joints. There are new products
arthritis and add strength and mobilityintroduced all the time.
Exercise has been found to be one of theIt is very important to always warm up
best ways to treat osteoarthritis.before you play. Stretch your muscles
Exercise can help your mood, act as aand swing a few times for practice.
pain reliever, increase yourSwing half-strength at first and don't
flexibility, help you to maintain yourtry to hit the ball too hard. Everyone
weight, improve your cardiovascularshould warm up and start swinging
system, and make you generallyslowly. A hard swing is not necessary,
healthier!it is accuracy that is most important!
Osteoarthritis normally comes on veryUse tees when you play, it will help.
gradually. First, joints may be soreWater is very important for any golf
after working hard physically, orplayer while you are playing. When you
exercising. Any joint may be affectedbegin to feel tired, rest a bit. It is
by osteoarthritis, but it usually occursnot a rule that you have to play all 18
in the hands, hips, knees, or spine.holes, you need to make sure you enjoy
Yes. All of the areas thatthe game.
osteoarthritis usually affects are usedWhen you feel sore after you play, here
in playing golf.are a few tips to relieve your pain and
Don't let it worry you though. Playingstiffness.
golf can also help increase your balance- A warm shower can feel great on stiff
and your range of motion. If you walkmuscles.
the golf course, you will benefit your- Gently stretch your muscles.
health even more! That is why this is- Apply an ice pack to any sore areas.
one of the exercises that is recommended- Sore joints need to be rested.
for someone with osteoarthritis!- Magnetic therapy has been found to
Here is what you need to remember -work.
there are many special products that are- Keep your weight at a healthy level.
produced just to make golf easier onCarrying too much weight, can make your
your joints and body.hips and knees hurt
The Arthritis Foundation orIf you are still in pain for more than 1
arthritis.org has some tips forhour after playing, then you need to
arthritic golfers that can help youconsult your physician or physical
enjoy golfing and they even suggesttherapist. Work with them to see if
products that can enable you to enjoy itthere are ways to adjust your game if
even more!you notice any of the following symptoms
Wrist braces and gloves are a great toolof over exercise:
to wear when you play golf. StabilizingUnexplained or chronic tiredness.
the joints in your hands and wrists willFeeling weak. Decreased range of motion.
help your osteoarthritis and both ofJoint swelling increases. Pain that
these items are not very expensive.continues for more than one hour after
A lower compression ball is also a greatexcercising.
training aid, and wearing spikeless golfActually, golf coupled with proper warm
shoes may be much more comfortable forups can really help your osteoarthritis
you.and it is fun too!



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