Why Your Back Hurts After Golf (And How to Fix It)

Golf-Ed explains how trying to keep your head perfectly still during the backswing causes spine compression, loss of power, and back pain. Using a 35-lb kettlebell drill, the video demonstrates how to properly load weight into your trail foot instep and turn into your glutes while allowing natural head movement.

• Trying to keep your head completely still often causes your hips to sway and your spine to tilt backward toward the target.
• Your head should naturally shift 1 to 2 inches back toward your trail side during a proper backswing.
• Using a heavy weight like a kettlebell helps train athletic turn, core engagement, and proper loading into the trail glute.
• Ensure weight loads on the instep of your trail foot rather than sliding outside your stance.

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