Preparing for Golf Season: Lower Back Exercises and Massage Prep
The Gist: March is when Canadian golfers start dreaming of the green. But jumping onto the course with a stiff back is a recipe for injury. This guide explains how to use your massage chair to improve your "swing rotation" and lower back flexibility before the season starts.
A powerful golf swing requires significant rotation in the hips and mid-back. If those areas are tight, your body compensates by putting extra torque on your lower back (lumbar spine), which is how most golf injuries happen.
As you prepare for the season, focus on these three chair features:
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The Thai Stretch: This program uses airbags to pin your shoulders while the chair reclines, arching your back and stretching your core—perfect for increasing rotational range.
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Lower Back Heat: Use this for 10 minutes before doing any at-home stretching to make the muscle fibres more pliable.
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Hip Compression: Helps loosen the hip abductors, allowing for a smoother weight transfer during your follow-through.
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