Blog · Steve Hall · 4 April 2025
Osteopathy
Golf and the lumbar spine
Rotation, a sudden bag lift, and the first tee — osteopathy for golfers around Hartley Wintney.
Symptoms and what they can mean
Pain on the follow-through, or after walking 18 holes in bad shoes. Rotation lives in the thorax as much as the lumbar spine. If the ribs do not turn, the low back tries to.
What we can do in clinic
Restore thoracic rotation, hip mobility, and do not practise 200 balls on a sore back. Hands-on care plus a shorter range session is more intelligent than rest forever.
Red flags and when to see your GP
Pain into the leg with weakness after a swing — same rules as any radicular picture. Get examined if it is not settling.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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