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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 | Playing Golf With ArthritisIf you suffer from arthritis, there is great news for you! You don't have to quit playing golf. Playing golf can actually help with the symptoms of arthritis and add strength and mobility! Exercise has been found to be one of the best ways to treat osteoarthritis. Exercise can help your mood, act as a pain reliever, increase your flexibility, help you to maintain your weight, improve your cardiovascular system, and make you generally healthier! Osteoarthritis normally apears very gradually. Joints may be sore after working hard physically or exercising. Any joint may be affected by osteoarthritis, but it usually occurs in the hands, hips, knees, or spine. All of the areas that osteoarthritis usually affects are used in playing golf. Don’t let it worry you though. Playing golf can also help increase your balance and your range of motion. Walk the course, rather than riding a cart, will benefit your health even more! That is why golf is one of the exercises that is recommended for someone with osteoarthritis! Here is what you need to remember – there are many special products that are produced just to make golf easier on your joints and body. The Arthritis Foundation has some tips for arthritic golfers that can help you enjoy golfing and they even suggest products that can enable you to enjoy it even more! Wearing wrist braces and gloves can help you when you play golf. Stabilizing the joints in your hands and wrists will help your osteoarthritis and both of these items are not very expensive. A lower compression ball is also something that can be considered. Wearing spikeless golf shoes may be much more comfortable for you. Ask your local golf store associate or golf pro if there are any products that they recommend to make golf easier on your joints. There are new products introduced all the time and they should know about them at your pro shop. It's very important to always warm up before you start your round. Stretch your muscles and swing a club softly several times to help you get loosened up. Once you start to play, don't swing to hard. A hard swing isn't necessary, it's accuracy counts! Drink plenty of water while playing. It's important to keep hydated, especially in hot weather. When you begin to feel tired, rest a bit. It's not a rule that you have to play all 18 holes. You need to make sure you enjoy the game. When you feel sore after you play, here are a few tips to relieve your pain and stiffness. · A warm shower can feel great on stiff muscles.· Gently stretch your muscles. · Apply an ice pack to any sore areas. · Sore joints need to be rested. · Magnetic therapy has been found to work. · Keep your weight at a healthy level. If you carry too much weight, it can make your hips and knees hurt. If you're still in pain for more than 1 hour after playing golf, then you need to consult your physician or physical therapist. Work with them to see if there are ways to adjust your game if you notice any of the following symptoms of over exercise: · Unexplained or chronic tiredness· Feeling weak · Decreased range of motion · Joint swelling increases · Pain that continues for more than one hour after exercising Golf, coupled with proper warm ups, can help your osteoarthritis and it's fun too!
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