Carry or pull - which is best for your back?

Written by Dr. Antoni Jakubowski

One of the most common golf related questions I get asked is "Should I carry or should I pull?" Depending upon the time of year, some courses do not give you the option. However, the answer is simple. Carry...all year round. There are many benefits to carrying a bag, and avoiding the continuous bending forward and twisting body position you have when pulling a trolley. Your walking posture is greatly improved if... Full story on Carry or Pull?

Getting the back right

Written by Dr. Antoni M. Jakubowski

In the game of golf, back and joint pain is an epidemic. Professionals and amateurs all have it and if they don't now, they soon will. What can we do to recognise it? And how can we correctly manage the condition? With my experience specialising in the treatment of tour players and amateurs alike over the past 12 years, I'll try to help. Full story on getting the back right

Pilates and Golf

Written by Angela Byne, qualified Pilates instructor

In many ways the game of golf has come along way in the last 20 years. Unfortunately most golfers fail to recognize the physical demands placed on their bodies during a game of golf. Due to sheer volume and frequency, these forces placed on the body have a massive impact. It is no wonder that some 53% of golfers complain of lower back pain...Full story on pilates and golf