Increasing core strength and flexibility in the lower back

[Oddsocks]

I've noticed that in weeks where I have lots of range work, or if I hit the range hard the day before a comp I seem to wake up with stiffness in my lower back,

In general I suppose it wouldn't be a bad idea to increase my golf fitness and flexibility, is there anything specific I can do to increase the core muscles in these areas to suit my game more.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

One simple answer mate - Pilates with lots of planking :thup:

 

[Oddsocks]

I'm All for the Pilates but although increasing core strength how will this improve flexibility

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I'm All for the Pilates but although increasing core strength how will this improve flexibility

Doing Pilates ( a course in the gym ) will also improve your flexibility mate :thup:

Massively improved mine

 

[Oddsocks]

This is interesting , obviously it effected your golf, was it all positive or were there some negatives

 

[upsidedown]

Don't scoff but pelvic floor exercises are the way Once you get used to them you can do them anytime, walking, sitting.

 

[Oddsocks]

Don't scoff but pelvic floor exercises are the way Once you get used to them you can do them anytime, walking, sitting.

Got a link to the type of stuff your on about usd

 

[Deleted member 15344]

This is interesting , obviously it effected your golf, was it all positive or were there some negatives

The negative is that it was bloody hard work to start with mate - it looks easy but it was hard and hurt at first but once you got used to firing your core it was very good. Have loads of exercises in a manual from a spines course I did - loads on the net :thup:

 

[Oddsocks]

The negative is that it was bloody hard work to start with mate - it looks easy but it was hard and hurt at first but once you got used to firing your core it was very good. Have loads of exercises in a manual from a spines course I did - loads on the net :thup:

Any links appreciated mate

 

[upsidedown]

Not as such, imagine you're busting to go and need to hold it in a bit longer till you can make that tree, that's the exercise right there, Hold in for 10 secs whilst breathing then let out and repeat three times and do three times a day. touch wood since doing these my lower back pain has been loads better.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Any links appreciated mate

This is a good place

http://manflowyoga.wordpress.com

:thup:

 

[Oddsocks]

Cheers Phil, my gym offers quite a few levels of Pilates and yoga, may be worth speaking to one of the boys there too.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Cheers Phil, my gym offers quite a few levels of Pilates and yoga, may be worth speaking to one of the boys there too.

Highly recommend mate - and real men do yoga and Pilates :thup:

 

[Oddsocks]

Highly recommend mate - and real men do yoga and Pilates :thup:

Does this mean I have to by a tight spandex outfit,...

 

[chrisd]

Does this mean I have to by a tight spandex outfit,...

Please Baz, I've just eaten !

 

[Oddsocks]

Please Baz, I've just eaten !

The fact it was blended and consumed through a straw does not validate your statement as eaten pops!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Does this mean I have to by a tight spandex outfit,...

Only if it's been one of your one true desires in life

 

[Oddsocks]

Only if it's been one of your one true desires in life

Only if it's pink!

 

[JustOne]

Does this mean I have to by a tight spandex outfit,...

Just use the one you normally wear, no need for a new one :thup:

 

[Oddsocks]

Just use the one you normally wear, no need for a new one :thup:

Says the man wanted on several offences by the fashion police.

Ps miss ya buddy,