How To Improve Your "Golf" Balance
Copyright 2006 Tyler Powers
Balance - it sounds so simple! As a golfer, you know that
maintaining a proper balance is a key to your game. And
it's more than just having the correct stance.
Optimal balance depends on three aspects - your visual
perception, the signals from the inner ear, and signals
from your muscles and joints. Sometimes these aspects get
out of sync, causing a balance disorder.
A lack of balance usually occurs when your head position
changes - which is a good reason to keep your head still
during your swing!
Migraines can attribute to a balance disorder. So if you
have frequent migraines, seek medical attention. These
headaches can affect your golf game in ways you may never
have thought of.
Don’t spend a fortune on new golf equipment hoping for
better play before you check your medicine cabinet to see
if any drugs you’re taking affect your balance. The
condition “ear poisoning” seriously affects your balance.
Ear poisoning is usually caused by side effects of some
medications - notably the antibiotic gentamicin. Up to 50
% of people who take this drug experience some sort of ear
poisoning.
Diuretics can pose a problem as well. So if you're on any
medicine and you start feeling dizzy, get medical help!
Sometimes the dizziness can literally become a lifelong
problem, so don’t delay in seeking help.
If your balance is a little off in your game, you may want
to do some simple exercises to improve it. Just kicking a
ball around your backyard can help. You can also set up a
little obstacle course and weave in and out of it to
improve your balance. Your kids will have fun with the
course, too! In fact, they may even set up one for you!
You can also buy a balance board to help you with your
center of gravity. We found a handmade, well-crafted
balance board on eBay. These boards are challenging and
fun to use!
In addition, working with flexibility exercises helps
increase your balance by releasing muscle tension. Try
some simple yoga stretches to help with loosening up tight
muscles.
Another useful item is a yoga ball or exercise ball. Even
just sitting on one of these balls requires balance - so
try using one for part of the day. Work up gradually until
you can sit on the ball for 30 minutes at a time. These
ball exercises can help you develop proper posture,
increase the mobility of your lower back, and develop
overall control of your body core.
Since balance is fundamental to every aspect of your golf
game, spend some time each day working on developing it.
Who knows? You could find your swing and your score
improving dramatically!
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amazing amount of golf tips and information on discount
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