Back brace

[JPH]

does anyone use any kind of back support while playing ?

My back is in a bad way , had an op on it a few years ago , I get sciatica something rotten was wondering if any one knows of any good non restrictive (as much as possible) back supports or braces and if Amyone uses anything like that and how they find it .

 

[AmandaJR]

No but have you tried compression tops which might help a bit?

Where is the back problem? I have issues with my SI joints and wear a support belt at night which really helps. I could probably play in it but once I'm up and about the pain goes so it's just a matter of helping me sleep pain-free.

 

[JPH]

No but have you tried compression tops which might help a bit?

Where is the back problem? I have issues with my SI joints and wear a support belt at night which really helps. I could probably play in it but once I'm up and about the pain goes so it's just a matter of helping me sleep pain-free.

Lower back , I had a disc removed so it's a bit weak down there , compression top is not bad idea ta

 

[AmandaJR]

You could try and strengthen your glutes and increase your thoracic mobility which will ket your lower back rest a bit rather than help either or both areas do their job.

I think there's some good stuff on the TPI website...

 

[SAPCOR1]

Under Armour do a compression top specifically with back support for golf

http://www.baselayer.co.uk/Men-s-Un...e-Tee-1207977--White-Graphite-product-494-194

 

[Mungoscorner]

I had a lumbar brace made,but it was very restrictive,i now use a Nike cross training belt,its very good at stabilising my lower back,but is far less restrictive.

 

[Puzzle]

Under Armour do a compression top specifically with back support for golf

http://www.baselayer.co.uk/Men-s-Un...e-Tee-1207977--White-Graphite-product-494-194

I use one of these, in hot weather, and it is great. Whether it is just psychological, who knows.

Yup, I too have a dodgy back, the result of falling of motorbikes in my youth. A reasonably distant memory.

 

[the hants reaper]

if you do its got to be R & A approved one

 

[JPH]

if you do its got to be R & A approved one

Really ? Blimey they are a staunch bunch

Thanks everyone for advice , think I'll try the compression top with built in back support , playing less isn't gonna happen lol

 

[patricks148]

Maybe warming up might help. i get a stiff back from time to time and its worse when i just wander straight onto the tee get the driver out and whack away

 

[JPH]

Maybe warming up might help. i get a stiff back from time to time and its worse when i just wander straight onto the tee get the driver out and whack away

Yer probably right there , should do some stretches or something at least , I don't really

 

[patricks148]

Yer probably right there , should do some stretches or something at least , I don't really

Me either, i'm sometimes sitting in the clubhouse having a coffee watching other doing all sorts of stretching ect, but just never bother myself.