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large amount of bending and stretching of the spine pulling them toward your chest consistently, you can
instead of the hamstrings, and this is the moment when improve your flexibility considerably.
the greatest pressure is applied to the lower back. At this
moment, strong pressure is transmitted to the vertebral Everyone does some stretching before golf. However, in
body, resulting in disc herniation, or the ligaments particular, this hamstring side should be stretched well.
between the vertebrae stretch in an instant, resulting Even if it is stretched enough, the backswing and follow
in sprains. Conversely, if you have flexible hamstrings swing when hitting the driver and long irons become
through regular stretching or yoga, there is no reason easier, so the weight transfer becomes much more stable.
for your spine to bend forward excessively because your Also, when using a middle iron or a short iron, the lower
knees are fully stretched when you bend down and your body is supported firmly, improving the consistency of
hips are bent enough. At this time, the balance of the the shot. That is why there is a saying that if you stretch
whole body is much more stable when sitting or standing well by paying attention to the 10 minutes before the tee-
up. off, about 5 strokes are affected.

Therefore, if you often twist your back for no particular In my experience, unless it is an accident or disaster, it is
reason while playing sports such as golf, first of all, rare that the back hurts suddenly for no reason. If pain
you should check whether the hamstring muscles are occurs frequently in the back, neck, or joints, you must
flexible. Stretching it is easier and simpler than any other first determine that there is a problem there, and seek
exercise. When you sleep at night or when you wake up out the cause through consultation with a specialist and
in the morning, lying on the bed with your legs straight scientific diagnosis as soon as possible.
up, holding your thighs or knees with both hands, and

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