What kinds of injuries are seen in golf that are caused directly or indirectly by foot function?
1. Lower Back Pain: This is the most common golf injury. Pain and stiffness in the back and neck are usually caused by the twisting motion of the golf swing as the shoulders rotate around the hips. This twisting of the torso in a coil fashion can put enormous pressure on the vertebrae, muscles and ligaments of the spine especially during the recovery phase. Indeed when one addresses the ball, the bent back puts the golfer in a most vulnerable position. A very common, yet insidious cause of lower back pain is over pronation in the feet. Even a slight postural misalignment caused by over pronation can lead to back pain. 2. Knee Problems: Inflammation or pain in the knees is caused by the twisting motion of the golf swing and sometimes by walking in ill fitting shoes. Rest, is again the best medicine. However, a re-evaluation of one’s swing and foot orthotics to realign the knee can help prevent this condition from occurring. 3. Shin Splints: Pain in the muscles of the lower leg is usuall
