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Back To Article Index Home Golf Drivers Golf Woods Golf Irons Golf Wedges Golf Putters Golf Balls Golf Gloves Golf Bags and Carts Golf Shoes Golf Apparel Golf Caps Golf Accessories Golf Books Golf Magazines Used Golf Clubs Link to Us | How Balance Affects Your Golf GameKeeping your balance sounds very simple. The key to playing good golf is keeping good balance. Balance is much more than just having the correct stance. Having optimum balance depends on three things – inner ear signals, how you see things, and the signals that come from your muscles and joints. Sometimes one of these things gets out of wack and causes a balance disorder. When your head position changes, your balance can be thrown off. This is another reason for you to keep your head still when you are swinging! If you suffer from migraines, this can add to balance problems. If you have chronic migraines then you need to consult your physician. Migraines can cause more problems to your golf game than you can imagine. Before you spend hundreds of dollars on new golf equipment to help your golf game, evaluate the medications you are taking to see if any of them may affect your balance. “Ear poisoning” can severely affect your balance. This can be a side effect of some medicines, including the antibiotic gentamicin. Half of the people who take this medication have the side effects that cause balance problems. Taking diuretics can cause problems too. If you start to feel dizzy, then you need to consult a physician immediately. Dizziness can sometimes become a lifelong problem, so you need to get help as soon as possible. If you are having minor balance problems, there are some very simple ways that you can improve it. Kick a ball around your backyard with your kids. Set up an obstacle course to weave in and out of or have your kids set one up for you! A balance board can also help you increase your center of gravity. Affordable boards can be found on eBay. Using a balance board can be a challenging and fun thing to do! Flexibility training can also help increase your balance by releasing muscle tension. Simple yoga stretches to loosen up tight muscles are also a good thing to try. A yoga ball or exercise ball is another great tool to try. Sitting on the ball takes balance and concentration. Try it for a few minutes and then work up gradually until you can sit on it for 30 minutes. Ball exercises are great for developing proper posture, back mobility, and body core strength. Good balance is very important to a great golf game and it is very important to work on it consistently.
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