Why Most Golf Injuries Happen — And How to Prevent Them

abeskaw5
May 13
2 min read

If you’ve ever tweaked your back, shoulder, or elbow during a round, you’re not alone.Golf injuries are incredibly common — but the good news is, they’re also highly preventable.

At Chippewa Valley Movement, we work with golfers across Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley to build stronger, more resilient bodies so they can stay healthy and keep playing.

Here’s what you need to know:

The Top 3 Causes of Golf Injuries

1. Poor Movement Quality

If your body can't move through a full range of motion properly, you’re forcing joints and tissues to work harder than they should — leading to overuse injuries.

✅ Solution: Improve hip, thoracic spine, and shoulder mobility with golf-specific drills.

2. Lack of Core and Glute Strength

Your core and glutes are key stabilizers during your swing.Weakness here shifts the workload to smaller joints like your lower back, knees, and elbows.

✅ Solution: Strengthen deep core muscles and build hip stability to offload stress.

3. Overuse Without Cross-Training

Golf is a repetitive, one-sided sport. Without balancing your body, you’re setting yourself up for imbalances and breakdowns.

✅ Solution: Incorporate strength training, mobility work, and cross-training into your routine.

How to Future-Proof Your Body for Golf

The best golfers aren't just good at swinging a club — they’re strong, mobile, and resilient.Here’s what a smart injury-prevention plan looks like:

🔹 Dynamic warmups before every round

🔹 Golf-specific strength training 2–3x/week

🔹 Regular movement assessments to catch issues early

🔹 A proactive recovery plan (not just reacting after you're hurt)

Want to Play Without Pain? Let’s Get Started.

If you love golf and want to keep playing for years to come, your body needs more than just lessons.It needs movement training, strength, and a real plan.

At Chippewa Valley Movement, we help golfers in Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Altoona, and surrounding areas feel better, move better, and perform better.

👉 Click here to book your Free Discovery Visit and start building a body that supports your game — now and long into the future.