Foxholer
Blackballed
Alternative swing; alternative treatments...
You'll be playing Foursomes when you return!
You'll be playing Foursomes when you return!
Might have to quit the game - just knackered my back with a 'conventional' swing
- Thread starter JustOne
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Dave B
Q-School Graduate
James
A few weeks ago my lower back started to tighten up on about the 14th hole. My playing partner told me on the last few holes that I was only using half a swing instead of my standard 3/4 swing but I din't think too much about it and put it down to tiredness.
Although my back was stiff and aching I didn't think too much about until about 02-00 in the morning when I woke up for a pee and could hardly get out of bed. I strugled to work for the next four days in the hope that it would ease up but on the Thurdsday dinner time I gave up and booked into the Drs.
Two weeks later and after a course of Naproxin and Co-Dydramol it was starting to get better. On Sunday afternoon I thought I can't stand it any longer and went down to the course with the intention of doing an easy 9 holes. First hole is a 200 yd drive to the dog leg but with the wind in my face I thought I'd take an easy swing with my driver. It was a lovely shotbut I must have crunched about 5 vertibrae.
I did the first 3 holes and then cut across to the 8th, walked the 9th and went home.
The good news is the spinal crunch may have done some good as my back is feeling a lot better this week. The bad news is my playing partner has missed my wit and sarchasm and booked games for Saturday and Sunday in the hope I'll do my self some mischief so he can win
I just hope my back copes.
Get well soon.
A few weeks ago my lower back started to tighten up on about the 14th hole. My playing partner told me on the last few holes that I was only using half a swing instead of my standard 3/4 swing but I din't think too much about it and put it down to tiredness.
Although my back was stiff and aching I didn't think too much about until about 02-00 in the morning when I woke up for a pee and could hardly get out of bed. I strugled to work for the next four days in the hope that it would ease up but on the Thurdsday dinner time I gave up and booked into the Drs.
Two weeks later and after a course of Naproxin and Co-Dydramol it was starting to get better. On Sunday afternoon I thought I can't stand it any longer and went down to the course with the intention of doing an easy 9 holes. First hole is a 200 yd drive to the dog leg but with the wind in my face I thought I'd take an easy swing with my driver. It was a lovely shotbut I must have crunched about 5 vertibrae.
I did the first 3 holes and then cut across to the 8th, walked the 9th and went home.
The good news is the spinal crunch may have done some good as my back is feeling a lot better this week. The bad news is my playing partner has missed my wit and sarchasm and booked games for Saturday and Sunday in the hope I'll do my self some mischief so he can win
I just hope my back copes.
Get well soon.
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Crow
Crow Person
Unlucky James, you'll have to develop more of a "Senior" swing, the old enemy catches up with us all in the end.
(I can let you know wehre I get my senior style trousers if you're interested,
)
(I can let you know wehre I get my senior style trousers if you're interested,
)
Whinging old fart
Any excuse to stop me having a go round your new track.
So this year so far, the golfing injuries have only been;
right shoulder,right wrist, left knee, and now the back.
No probs, only another 11 months 'till Xmas.
Forget the pills, my advice is to drink heavily.
Any excuse to stop me having a go round your new track.
So this year so far, the golfing injuries have only been;
right shoulder,right wrist, left knee, and now the back.
No probs, only another 11 months 'till Xmas.
Forget the pills, my advice is to drink heavily.
So that poxy pipe cleaner you call a spine has finally given up the ghost. Can't say I blame it but I do feel for you. Back pain is a nightmare and nothing feels comfy. HID is currently suffering with a fractured coccyx and is in constant pain despite the painkillers and being evn more gnarly than normal so I'm keeping well out the way. I presume you'll still make a guest appearance at Woburn even if you aren't fit enough to play properly
SocketRocket
Ryder Cup Winner
(I can let you know wehre I get my senior style trousers if you're interested,
Are they beige?
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
Whinging old fart
Love this smiley!
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
Where is this new course any way?
Can you sign someone in even if you aren't playing?
Can you sign someone in even if you aren't playing?
JustOne
Ryder Cup Winner
Fixed
Clearly I'm a bit fragile.......
If I was a 'superhero' I'd be this guy.......
Properly?
Jamie hasn't played properly since 1987, and even then he had a limp (wrist, that is).
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USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
It's a bit short for you? Well, may be at the moment it's 5500 too long.
He won't do that, but if you ask him nciely he might let you look at it.
sawtooth
Tour Winner
I think my GP gave me Naprosyn (Naproxen) last time I had a sore back. I think they prefer to give that now then Diclofenac. Both are very good with joint pain.
Speedy Recovery.
Speedy Recovery.
Foxholer
Blackballed
Just ensure you stretch properly when you return:
Here's one you might like to try.
Here's one you might like to try.
pokerjoke
Money List Winner
Oddly I was thinking about you Pokerjoke as I was hobbling back to the clubhouse... not those kind of thoughts though!!!!
Just goes to show what a crock of sh*t that 'Rory's power move' is... I should sue them! Rotating your hips is BAD for you
That power move should have a health warning.
Get well soon mate.
DaveyG
Challenge Tour Pro
Best of luck with the recovery mate...
A couple of days doing nothing will certainly improve the situation.
A couple of days doing nothing will certainly improve the situation.
SyR
Challenge Tour Pro
Not good! I hope you can get in sorted and enjoy your new course!
JustOne
Ryder Cup Winner
Thanks for all the kind sentiments guys (and girls), much appreciated :thup:
You think 6319yds for a par 70 is a bit short Murph?
You think 6319yds for a par 70 is a bit short Murph?
swanny32
Journeyman Pro
Know exactly how you feel as I did a similar thing last year, only just returned to the course after a 4 month lay off. Get to a specialist to relieve some of the pain and look for a resolution. All the best for a speedy return to the course.
