C-Posture
S-Posture
Neutral
C and S postures both have negative effects on a player’s game and health, however, neutral
posture is ideal. In neutral posture, the golfer has a nice flat back, without too much arch in the
back, or too much bend in the mid-back. This posture allows golfers’ thoracic spine to optimally
rotate and keep the lumbar spine out of an extended position, keeping their back in a safer
position during the swing.
Simple drills can help you improve poor posture. To begin, put down a mat and lie on your back
with your hands under the arch of your low back. First, try to arch your back as high as you can
while keeping your hips on the mat. After that, try to flatten your back as much as you can by
pushing your low back into your hands. Make sure when you do this to keep your hips flat on the
floor. Next, arch your back again as high as it can go. Finally from here, bring your back midway
between the two extremes of being fully flat or arched. Hold this position for 5 seconds and
note the position. This is your neutral pelvic position and is the position you should be in while
addressing the ball.
Once you learn where your neutral pelvic position is, you should practice staying in it at address
in your golf swing. It may feel uncomfortable at first, but once you are able to do this, then you
can expect to see more distance in your game and reduce any symptoms of back soreness or
tightness.
If you have any further questions in regards to golf-specific physical therapy or golf specific
performance training, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or visit my website
www.theGolfDPT.com. Also please check out my instagram, where golf-specific exercises are
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