Ask a friend or hire a golf caddy to help you lift your clubs in and out of the cart.

Arm circles Overhead extensions Overhead side bends Partial squats Side lunges

Keep the tempo of your swing slow for at least the first 15 swings of each set. Gradually build up to full tempo swings by your final few in each set.

Avoid putting, swinging, or climbing in and out of sand traps, which can cause you pain and affect your mobility and stability.

Stretch the shoulder by holding a golf club behind your neck and shoulders. Grasp both ends of the club with your hands and rotate your torso gently from side to side from your hips for 10-20 reps. Stretch the hips by lying down on the floor and pulling one knee to your chest. Return the leg to the floor and repeat with the opposite knee. Perform 10-20 reps. Stretch the hamstrings by bending over touching your toes. If you can’t reach the floor, simply allow your body to hang over your legs for 10-30 seconds. If you feel more pain by stretching or the situation doesn’t improve, discuss your situation with a doctor. Depending on the circumstances, the wrong stretch exercise can worsen your pain.

Freeze a foam cup full of water and gently massage it into your back for 20 minutes. If your skin gets too cold or numb, remove the ice.

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