Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
90% of all injuries sustained by professional golfers involve the neck or back. Low back pain is the number one injury sustained by golfers, accounting for up to 34.5% of all injuries. The average injury lasts between 2 and 4 weeks and most golfers report back pain developing over time, rather than from one traumatic incident. The impact and follow-through phase of the golf swing account for the most injuries when compared to other phases.
Source: Sports Health, July/August 2013 and Sports Health, November/December 2011
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
90% of all injuries sustained by professional golfers involve the neck or back. Low back pain is the number one injury sustained by golfers, accounting for up to 34.5% of all injuries. The average injury lasts between 2 and 4 weeks and most golfers report back pain developing over time, rather than from one traumatic incident. The impact and follow-through phase of the golf swing account for the most injuries when compared to other phases.