Slipped Disc Golf
The twisting of long drives may cause more damage.
Slipped disc golf. I have had 2 slipped discs 4 surgeries on them and finally a fifth surgery to fuse l4 l5 and s1. Playing golf with a herniated disc. Back pain and golf have a notorious intimate relationship although the reasons for this are not always what they seem to be. Doctors often recommend refraining from golf or other impact sports until a herniated disc is healed.
I play many rounds and still drive the ball 275 when i connect. Golf and herniated discs pain the experience of a herniated disc combined with a love for and avid practice of golf can be a frustrating situation. Its safe to say i am sort of scared off now to play golf. I had asked the doc if he could put a pre loaded spring in my back for more distance and maybe even a swivel to help with swing plane but all for naught.
Herniated disc golf is a real spoiler for people who truly enjoy the game yet are afraid of injuring themselves or re injuring themselves while participating. The fact you can no longer play the back nine or worse yet being told by your doctor to give up the game altogether may result in depression and a sense of general hopelessness. A six week hiatus may be preferable to requiring surgery which may leave you laid up in recovery for three to four months perhaps even longer. So i had a mri the other day and found out my back pain and sciatica is coming from a herniated disc at l5 s1.
Golf with great care if you have a herniated disc.