My right lower back is tight from time to time. I think it happens sometimes because my right leg is slightly shorter than my left leg. This exercise helps relieve the tightness and since doing these my hip turn has improved or at least it feels that way. Thanks Jeremy…
Jeremy,
When I play (and practice) a lot I continue to have moderate to severe intercostal strains (on both left and right sides). From what I’ve read this is similar to what Snedeker had a couple of years ago. Do you think this stretching (assuming I do it before every round) will help prevent this debilitating injury? Any other advice to prevent this?
Hi Steve,
I do think this exercise will help. You may need to perform something similar throughout your round as well. Use every tee box as a chance to do some rib cage stretches to keep loose. Stand, raise one arm straight into the air and elongate that side by side bending your spine the opposite direction without flexing or rotating. Use every opportunity on the golf course to keep it from getting irritated because once it’s irritated I’m sure it’s extremely difficult to manage. Strengthening the area is also important to prevent injury. I’m not sure of your fitness level but Side Planks and Side Curls on an exercise ball might be good ways to prevent this from occurring (2-3x/wk). If this doesn’t help, get to a medical professional since this seems to be “debilitating” as you mentioned above.
Jeremy Klinkhamer, PT
Jeremy, Haven’t tried this yet but I will. Looks helpful.
I do have a question regarding exercise and Paul’s “touch the leg” position. I can do the position, but I think it should be easier than it is for me. Any suggestion on exercises to make it easier?
9 Responses to “Decompression Stretch”
May 8, 2014
JohnJeremy,
This sounds like a great stretch! I assume you would recommend that we do the stretch on both sides, right? Thanks.
John
May 8, 2014
Jeremy KlinkhamerAbsolutely. Thanks for the question and clarification.
Jeremy Klinkhamer, PT
May 11, 2014
HenryMy right lower back is tight from time to time. I think it happens sometimes because my right leg is slightly shorter than my left leg. This exercise helps relieve the tightness and since doing these my hip turn has improved or at least it feels that way. Thanks Jeremy…
May 12, 2014
Jeremy KlinkhamerHi Henry,
Your leg length and soreness relationship does seem logical. I’m glad this one helps.
Jeremy Klinkhamer, PT
May 13, 2014
SteveMoseleyJeremy,
When I play (and practice) a lot I continue to have moderate to severe intercostal strains (on both left and right sides). From what I’ve read this is similar to what Snedeker had a couple of years ago. Do you think this stretching (assuming I do it before every round) will help prevent this debilitating injury? Any other advice to prevent this?
May 13, 2014
Jeremy KlinkhamerHi Steve,
I do think this exercise will help. You may need to perform something similar throughout your round as well. Use every tee box as a chance to do some rib cage stretches to keep loose. Stand, raise one arm straight into the air and elongate that side by side bending your spine the opposite direction without flexing or rotating. Use every opportunity on the golf course to keep it from getting irritated because once it’s irritated I’m sure it’s extremely difficult to manage. Strengthening the area is also important to prevent injury. I’m not sure of your fitness level but Side Planks and Side Curls on an exercise ball might be good ways to prevent this from occurring (2-3x/wk). If this doesn’t help, get to a medical professional since this seems to be “debilitating” as you mentioned above.
Jeremy Klinkhamer, PT
December 17, 2015
JeffLubinI do this exercise every morning, seven days a week. I learned it in physical therapy after a back operation.
December 17, 2015
Jeremy KlinkhamerGreat to hear that kind of dedication. It’s a reminder, to all of us, to keep up with our work even when we’re feeling good.
Jeremy Klinkhamer, PT
March 20, 2018
BillFreemanJeremy, Haven’t tried this yet but I will. Looks helpful.
I do have a question regarding exercise and Paul’s “touch the leg” position. I can do the position, but I think it should be easier than it is for me. Any suggestion on exercises to make it easier?
Thanks in advance,
Bill