How to incorporate beTherapy Massage Program into your next Golf Tournament

beTherapy Massage can set up a chair massage or stretch station anywhere on the golf course. Most golf tournament planners like to make the chair massage service accessible in a variety of locations throughout the golf course.

OUR PROGRAMS

The Pre-round Stretch Station

Our Tournament Touch stretch professionals are highly trained to provide the proper execution of our golf specific stretch sequence. Our sequence was designed to affect the key rotational areas of the body to produce an optimal golf swing. Our team uses Active Isolated Stretching techniques to greatly increase each golfers flexibility and reduce their risk of injury.

Having a stretch team at your event is in opportunity to transform your event into a first-class experience. The beTherapy Massage team gives your  players the professional treatment!

Golf Massage Therapy

The Pre-Round Massage and Stretch - A terrific way to start your event! Our pre-game stimulating golf massage will assist your guests in achieving greater performance by improving flexibility, increasing mobility and reducing the risk of injury. The golf massage will also loosen key muscle groups in the back & shoulders thereby reducing aches, pains & stiffness which will help your guests reach their optimal playing potential.

On the Tee (The relaxation station) - A great opportunity to receive a quick stimulating chair massage while waiting to tee off. It will help to revitalize and refresh players during the round and aids in achieving optimal golf performance. As players move through the course, they receive quick, invigorating massage during the round. We pride ourselves on maintaining the pace of play by keeping the massages brief and within the available time.

At the Club House (19th hole) - Players and guests can relax, refresh and revitalize after the round. Our post-play relaxation massage targets the areas where muscles have become stiff and sore. The post- game chair massage encourages faster recovery by relaxing the key muscle groups: neck, shoulders and lower back - in order to restore proper circulation.

Providing chair massage at your event is a great way to create memories and enhance everyone's experience. Golf events are usually fun and social, but they can also be physically fatiguing. By providing chair massage to your guests you will help to reduce their stress levels and provide them with a lasting benefit that will stay with them throughout the day.

Ø  Helps to control the pace of play and flow of the round

Ø  Enjoyable

Ø  Lower stress levels

Ø  Increase alertness and Interest in the event

Ø  Decrease fatigue

We have more experience doing golf tournaments than any other massage company making  beTherapy Massage the only logical choice for your next golf event. Our expertise in this area combined with our meticulous attention to detail will ensure your event is a success!

The Benefits of Regular Massage

We all know that a massage is a nice way to reduce stress and relax, but did you know that frequent and regular bodywork can effect positive changes in the body that go far beyond simple stress reduction?

Research shows that in response to massage, specific chemical changes cascade throughout the body creating enormous benefits for acute and chronic disorders:

• Asthmatics show better pulmonary function and increased airflow.
• Those with high blood pressure demonstrate lower diastolic pressure, anxiety and stress hormones.
• Premenstrual Syndrome sufferers have decreased water retention and cramping.
• Preterm infants have improved weight gain.

In addition, regularly scheduled therapeutic massage has been shown to be an effective treatment for reducing pain and discomfort from:

• Sports-related soreness
• Back pain
• Arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Fibromyalgia
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Post-surgical pain and tension
• Migraines

But perhaps you don't suffer from any of the above conditions and you enjoy a warm bath and a glass of wine as relaxing way to reduce your stress. Does that mean there are no benefits from massage for you? Of course it doesn't.

Frequent massage therapy and bodywork has also been proven to:

• Boost the immune system
• Release endorphins
• Reduce headache frequency
• Increase circulation
• Improve concentration
• Reduce fatigue
• Increase joint flexibility
• Improve range of motion
• Ease medication dependence
• Exercise weak and/or atrophied muscles
• Promote tissue regeneration (reducing scar tissue)
• Reduce spasms and cramping
• Assist labor for expectant mothers (and reduce maternity hospital stays)
• Help athletes prepare for and recover from strenuous work-outs

These incredible benefits of massage are doubly powerful when taken in regular "doses."

As the researchers of the Touch Institute from the University of Miami say, "The more massage you get, the more benefits you reap." And we hope to see you reaping these benefits soon. Give us call or visit our website for more information.

Chair Massage at your next Golf Tournament

We at beTherapy Massage are confident that you will find our services to be a unique addition to any golf event, outing or tournament. Golfers at the games highest levels benefit weekly from onsite fitness and massage therapy services. These services have been proven to reduce injuries and enhance performance.

beTherapy Massage offers high quality and proven effective performance techniques at your local, regional or national event. Our staff includes highly qualified massage therapists with extensive event and tournament experience. These services can benefit players of any skill level or ability to properly warm-up and feel great prior to heading to the first tee.

Our goal is to enhance the experience of your participants by preventing injuries, improving performance and maximizing enjoyment. Having beTherapy Massage at your next event will attract more participants while creating a memorable experience for each individual. The portability of our services allow us to be placed in the most convenient locations for participant use

 

Please contact us at your convenience to personally discuss your event needs. Each event proposal will include a written quote. Cost will depend on various factors including event location, number of participants, staffing requirements and event length. Imagine your event participants receiving the same pampering enjoyed by the games top players. Thank you for your interest and consideration, we look forward to enhancing your next event.

 

beTherapy Massage at your Tournament

 

An On-Site Golf specific Massage/Stretch Station at your golf tournament is sure to add a unique and always appreciated aspect that will be talked about long after the 18th hole.

How to incorporate The Massage Program into your next Golf Tournament
beTherapy Massage can set up a chair massage or stretch station anywhere on the golf course. Most golf tournament planners like to make the chair massage service accessible in a variety of locations throughout the golf course.

OUR PROGRAMS
The Pre-round Stretch Station
Our Tournament Touch stretch professionals are highly trained to provide the proper execution of our golf specific stretch sequence. Our sequence was designed to affect the key rotational areas of the body to produce an optimal golf swing. Our team uses Active Isolated Stretching techniques to greatly increase each golfers flexibility and reduce their risk of injury.

Having a stretch team at your event is in opportunity to transform your event into a first-class experience. The beTherapy Massage stretch team gives your amateur players the professional treatment!

Golf Massage Therapy

The Pre-Round Massage and Stretch - A terrific way to start your event! Our pre-game stimulating golf massage will assist your guests in achieving greater performance by improving flexibility, increasing mobility and reducing the risk of injury. The golf massage will also loosen key muscle groups in the back & shoulders thereby reducing aches, pains & stiffness which will help your guests reach their optimal playing potential.

On the Tee (The relaxation station) - A great opportunity to receive a quick stimulating chair massage while waiting to tee off. It will help to revitalize and refresh players during the round and aids in achieving optimal golf performance. As players move through the course, they receive quick, invigorating massage during the round. We pride ourselves on maintaining the pace of play by keeping the massages brief and within the available time.

At the Club House (19th hole) - Players and guests can relax, refresh and revitalize after the round. Our post-play relaxation massage targets the areas where muscles have become stiff and sore. The post game chair massage encourages faster recovery by relaxing the key muscle groups: neck, shoulders and lower back - in order to restore proper circulation.

Providing chair massage at your event is a great way to create memories and enhance everyone's experience. Golf events are usually fun and social, but they can also be physically fatiguing. By providing chair massage to your guests you will help to reduce their stress levels and provide them with a lasting benefit that will stay with them throughout the day.

·         Helps to control the pace of play and flow of the round

·         Enjoyable

·         Lower stress levels

·         Increase alertness and Interest in the event

·         Decrease fatigue

We have more experience doing golf tournaments than any other massage company making  beTherapy Massage the only logical choice for your next golf event. Our expertise in this area combined with our meticulous attention to detail will ensure your event is a success!
Take advantage of our expertise in golf massage tournaments and events by calling 813.361.0342 in Tampa or 941.404.2307 for a phone consultation or by contacting us online. We'll ensure your event goes off without a hitch and will get people buzzing about your tournament and your sponsorship.
The golf season in Florida is a busy one. Even though we have a large network of massage therapists, there are times when we are booked to full capacity. To avoid disappointment, book early for the upcoming season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of events do you do?
We can accommodate you for any event setting.

·         Company Golf Tournaments

·         Client Golf Outings

·         Charity Tournaments

·         Fundraising Events

·         Corporate Golf Events

How many therapists will I need for my event?
The ideal number of therapists needed for your event will be determined by various factors including - expected traffic, available space & your budget. Contact us and we'll help you to determine the best strategy.
How much space is needed?
Very little space is needed - usually a 5x6 foot area is sufficient to set up the chair & equipment and have enough room to move around the chair easily.
How far in advance should we schedule?
This depends on the size and location of the event. For smaller events with one or two practitioners in larger cities, a minimal advance booking is required. However, for larger events and events in remote areas or multiple cities, we appreciate a minimum of 3 weeks advance notice.
What will the therapists wear?
Our specialists can wear their massage uniforms or they can wear any branded clothing or promotional items that you provide.
Is the massage painful?
The massage will feel very comfortable and your guests will be able to relax fully as the techniques are being performed. The massage practitioner will ask for feedback on the pressure throughout the massage and they can adjust the pressure at any time. If the muscles are tight and tense, a temporary discomfort may be felt.
Are your Therapists, licensed or insured?
All of our therapists are trained and specialize in performing seated relaxation massage. They are all licensed and insured. We will refer any of your guests with an injury to a qualified health professional if they wish specific treatment.

 

 

Golf Stretches

 

 

 

It’s safe to say that there are a ton of injuries that occur in golf. Whether an individual ends up with back problems, pulls a muscle during the golf swing or anything else, it’s usually because they didn’t do any golf stretches before playing. Oh, and if you think simply placing a club between your arms and behind your back is enough, think again.

Just like any other sport, the better you warm up your muscles with golf stretches, the easier it will be to make each hit. In fact, the next time you go out and don’t stretch, keep track of any discomforts you feel throughout your round. When you go out again, stretch before you play and you will definitely notice the difference. In the meantime, we’re going to give you a few options to help you get started.

Bend-overs

Since the back is one of the most common injury areas amongst golfers, it’s wise to do some bend-overs. It’s as easy as spreading your legs a bit and trying to touch the ground. Granted, most of us can’t even come close to touching it, but you will still be able to stretch those muscles.

 

Push-Lifts

 

Another way to work on the back is by lying on your stomach and just pushing up the front half of your body. You will notice pressure on the lower back area. If you can utilize both of these golf stretches you can loosen up your back for those twists and turns throughout the round. Plus, afterwards the area won’t be as sore.

Knee Tucks

Your hamstrings are going to be utilized a lot throughout a round, so it’s important to stretch those out. While walking the course will help, doing a few knee tucks will allow them to stretch a bit more. While you’re standing, just try to bring your knee as high up as you can, then hold the position.

When you bring it back down, don’t forget to do the other one. Taking the time to do this will allow you more balance throughout your swings, and allow you to shift your weight accordingly. These golf stretches will be a major piece to your overall score.

Neck Pulls

Most people forget about how important it is to stretch the neck. So we thought we would add it in here today. Just stand tall and take your right hand and pull your head as far to the right as you can. Hold the position for anywhere from 10-15 seconds, then release. You should do this in all directions (North, South, East, and West).

You will find that your golf swing doesn’t feel nearly as uncomfortable, especially in your backswing. Plus, if you provide golf stretches in each direction, this will protrude down into your backbone and shoulder area. It’s one of the most overlooked golf stretches out there, but it makes a huge difference.

There are many other golf stretches to choose from, but these are a big part to different aspects of the game. Our recommendation is to do them before you even drive to the course. Loosening up before getting into the car will make you feel a lot better getting out. Plus, while you’re at the course you can use some of the normal golf stretches everyone else does…without the embarrassment.

Massage Increases Range of Motion

Therapeutic massage increases patients' neck range of motion, according to new research.
"Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal ailments," noted the abstract published on www.pubmed.gov. "The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of therapeutic massage on the range of motion in patients with neck pain."

The study involved 60 patients aged 37-82 years treated for neck pain, according to the abstract. The patients were divided into two groups: one (30 persons) received kinesiotherapy and physiotherapy, and the other group (30 persons) additionally received therapeutic massage.

Both groups experienced significant pain reductionand improved performance and function after rehabilitation, the abstract noted. Additionally, "Patients who had received massage demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in the range of flexion, lateral bend to the right and lateral bend to the left.

"Evaluation of the effectiveness of therapeutic massage in patients with neck pain" was conducted by investigators in the Rehabilitation Department of the University of Management and Administration in Zamo??, Poland. Results were published in Ortop Traumatol Rehabil.

What Are The Effects of Massage on Parkinsons Disease?

             

Parkinson's disease is a condition in which the central nervous system begins to deteriorate. The University of Maryland Medical Center explains that when nerve cells die, a person's movement is affected. In the case of Parkinson's disease, movement can become uncoordinated, unusually slow and shaky, with the presence of tremors. Medications can be used to control the abnormal movements of Parkinson's disease. Alternative therapies such as massage may also have a beneficial effect on Parkinson's patients.

Reduction of Muscle Spasm

Muscle spasms and rigidity are symptoms common to people with Parkinson's disease, and they may be alleviated to some extent through massage. According to the Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies, massage therapy, or body work as it is sometimes called, is not enough to completely relieve abnormal muscle activity, but it can be a natural way to improve function. Studies performed jointly by the University of Miami and Duke University showed that participants who underwent a 15 minute massage while lying on their stomachs, followed by another 15 minutes of bodywork while lying on their backs, showed a reduction of muscle spasm and less tremor activity.

Increased Circulation

The Edgar Cayce Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.) studies the effect of holistic health care on particular illness, including Parkinson's disease. The association explains that massage can effectively increase blood circulation throughout the body, which can in turn have a positive effect on the nervous system.

More Restful Sleep

Improved sleep is a beneficial effect of massage on Parkinson's disease patients, reports the Massage Therapy Foundation. The decrease of tremors and less tension in the muscles from massage therapy sessions were observed in a 2002 Miami-Duke study. The same research also showed a decrease in stress hormones when measured through urine tests. Study participants also reported less wakefulness or restlessness during sleep and a more restful sleep for longer periods of time, up to 10 hours in some cases.

Sports Massage - Stretching Before Competition

Over the past few years, a great deal of strength & conditioning research has been focused on whether or not static stretching is detrimental to an athlete’s performance when applied immediately before competition. Quite a few (but interestingly not all) studies that have shown a decrease in muscular power, strength, and agility immediately following prolonged static stretching.
This is believed to be from an inhibition of the muscle proprioceptors that leads to a reduced neural activation of the stretched muscle. That is, holding a stretch for a long period causes a reduction in the nervous system’s signals telling a muscle to contract forcefully.
So, what should we do to prepare our athlete without harming their performance? The current recommendations are to utilize dynamic-type stretching before strenuous activity, such as Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) also known as “contract-relax” stretching, or Active Isolated Stretching, because these forms utilize muscle contractions and are thought to therefore reduce the inhibition to the nervous system’s control of the muscle activity.
Most importantly, we should not try to create a large increase in an athlete’s flexibility right before competition. They made it there with the flexibility they have, they should compete that way. Their neuromuscular system may not be trained to control their bodies in a larger ROM, potentially increasing their risk of injury. Our goal should be to make their current range of motion as restriction-free as possible, with only slight increases in overall flexibility.
For post-event sports massage and maintenance massage, static stretching is still recommended to reset the muscle’s resting length and assist long-term range of motion increases.

Should you use heat or ice for your backache, sprain, or other injury?

Both heat and ice have been used for thousands of years to treat injury and pain, but how do you know which one to use? Read this brief article to gain a general understanding of the injury process in your body, and then follow a few simple rules and you can make the right decision each time.

TWO TYPES OF INJURIES

There are two basic types of injuries; acute and chronic. An acute injury is a sudden injury that has just occurred such as a sprained ankle. You will usually know when have sustained an acute injury. A chronic injury is a more “long term” injury. It can be a former acute injury that is healing, or a long term aching back. These two types of injuries are treated differently.

Acute Injury – Use Ice!

If you injured yourself during the last 48 hours, or if your injury shows any signs of redness or swelling (inflammation) use ice on your injury. Ice reduces swelling by constricting your blood vessels and slowing the leakage of fluids into your tissues from the injury. Reducing swelling helps the injury heal quicker and reduces the amount of pain you experience. Ice should also be used on chronic injuries that have been inflamed or “reinjured”. For example, let’s say you are recovering from a sprained ankle that occurred several weeks ago (therefore, it is now in the chronic stage). Then today you decide to hike to Humphreys Peak (highest point in Arizona) and your ankle is killing you when you finish. Well, the chances are that you reinjured your ankle to some degree and now require ice. Anytime your chronic pain flares up after exercise, ice is the appropriate treatment. As a rule, it never hurts to put ice on an injury or area of pain, as long as you follow the correct procedures (shown later in this article).
When to use Ice

• Immediately after an injury (sooner the better)
• The first 48 hours after an injury
• Anytime there is swelling or other signs of inflammation
• After exercise or exertion when you experience a flare up of a chronic pain

When Not to Use Ice

• Never use on a sore muscle before exercise. This will increase the risk of injury.
• Never use ice while sleeping.

Does and Don’ts of Applying Ice

• Don’t put ice directly against your skin unless you are performing an ice massage. An ice massage requires you to move the ice around on the affected area continuously (Ice Massage works great…Just use something to hold the ice so your hand does not freeze). Never leave an ice pack, etc. directly on your skin. Always place a towel or other material between the ice and your skin.
• Don’t use ice for more than 20 minutes at one time (less time on a smaller muscle or on small children). Longer usage can cause frostbite resulting in severe damage to your tissues.
• Do allow your body to warm up to room temperature naturally after applying ice (warm up takes 45 minutes to an hour).
• Do apply ice several times during the day as long as you let the area warm up in between uses.
• Don’t apply ice before exercise! This will increase your risk of injury.
• Do use a container (like a zip lock bag) that will contour to your body. A small amount of water can be placed in a zip lock bag with the ice to help this.

When using ice you may experience the following sensations, which are very natural (C.B.A.N.):
C – Cold!
B – Burning
A – Aching
N – Numbness – When you are numb you are done and can take the ice off! (Don’t exceed 20 minutes even if you don’t feel numb).

Chronic Injury – Use Heat (usually!)
Chronic pain or long term injuries usually respond best to heat. Stiff, sore muscles or joint pain is the ideal case to use heat. Heat dilates your blood vessels and increases circulation bringing blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the affected area. Basic massage therapy works the same way. One of the main goals when massaging sore muscles is to increase circulation to the muscle. Heat helps relax your muscles, increases flexibility, and reduces pain and soreness.
Once your formerly acute injury begins to heal and the inflammation goes down, you should start using heat (about 48 – 72 hours after the injury). For that sore back with no apparent acute injury that caused it, heat is also great.
Unlike ice, which can be used almost anytime safely, using heat at the wrong time will make your situation worse. Never use heat when swelling, redness, or other signs of inflammation are present. Heat will increase your inflammation, irritating your injury.
When to use Heat

• On sore muscles and joints that have not be recently injured
• On stiff and inflexible muscles (some causes of pain and inflexibility are related to chronic contractions or trigger points that can only be relieved by Medical Massage Therapy.
• Before exercise on muscles that chronically cause you problems (this is another way to warm up first).

When Not to Use Heat

• Never use when an injury has just occurred
• Never use when there are signs of inflammation (swelling, redness, heat).
• Never use on someone with sensory problems (they could be burned inadvertently)
• Never use heat while sleeping

Does and Don’ts of Applying Heat

• Do put the heat directly against your skin. Hot towels and heating pads work great.
• Do use heat for as long as you wish, as many times as you wish.
• Don’t burn yourself! The temperature of the heat can be as hot as you can take it without burning yourself. Be careful, especially with children and the elderly or those with reduced sensitivity to pain.
• Don’t apply heat after exercise. Use ice after and heat before exercise.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – The above information is general advice only. If you are injured you should seek specific advice from a doctor or other medical professional.

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When you call beMobile Massage, a Sarasota mobile massage company, expect to be deeply relaxed with aromatherapy, calming music, and a heavenly and healing massage. With any of our exquisite services, we encourage you to communicate your special requests or preferences because this session is created specifically for YOU.

beMobile Massage Therapy in Sarasota, Florida - Call or Text 941.404.2307 to schedule your appointment!

More Benefits Of Massage - Changes Gene Expression and Reduces Inflammation

What’s the News: If you’ve ever been told been that a massage is good for “releasing toxins”—or to sound more scientific, “lactic acid”—from your muscles, then you’ve been told wrong. Turns out muscle cells do like a good massage, but it has nothing to do with lactic acid.
In the first study on the cellular effects of massage post-exercise, researchers found that massage bolsters chemical signals reducing inflammation and promoting repair of muscle cells.
How the Heck:

• Strenuous exercise actually tears your muscle fibers; that’s why an intense workout can leave you sore for days. (Don’t worry—it’s normal and it generally heals fine.) The researchers wanted to study how massage affects this muscle damage, so they made 11 healthy young men cycle to the point of exhaustion.
• Then, finally, relief! Sort of. One leg on each man was randomly chosen for a 10-minute massage. Unfortunately more pain was then in store for these volunteers. A tissue sample was taken from the quadriceps muscle (often known simply as “quad”) of each leg 10 minutes and 2.5 hours after the massage.
• Researchers looked at the level of different mRNA, or messenger RNA, transcripts in these tissue samples. mRNA carries the information for building proteins in the cell, so the level of a particular mRNA molecule can tell you how much of its corresponding protein is being made.
• Compared to unmassaged muscle cells, the tissue from massaged legs had different levels of two key proteins: less NFkB and more PGC-1alpha. Lowering NFkB levels reduces inflammation and increasing PGC-1alpha levels leads to the creation of more mitochondria that generate energy for cell growth, so both these massage-induced changes are good news for healing muscle cells.

What’s the Context:

• Massage is one of the most common forms of “alternative” medicine, and it’s been proven to reduce pain. Before this paper though, there was surprisingly little science on how massage actually works. And this study might finally kill the lactic acid myth that has persisted for so long.

Reference: Justin D. Crane et al. “Massage Therapy Attenuates Inflammatory Signaling After Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage.” Science Translational Medicine, published 1 February 2012. DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3002882

Muscles Used In The Golf Swing- Massage Therapy for Golfers

For a golfer, the muscles used in the golf swing should be both strong and flexible to produce the desired results.

Key Golf Muscles 

• Core muscles for a stronger turn and stored torque.
• Hamstrings for maintenance of golf posture and low-back injury prevention.
• Quadriceps to help maintain knee flex throughout the swing.
• Upper back muscles to help keep an erect upper spine for ease of rotation.
• Shoulder muscles to allow for consistent top-of-the-backswing position and better control of the club throughout the swing.
• Forearms for a strong impact position with no break down in the wrists.

Core Golf Muscles

The core golf swing muscles are the engine to your golf swing. Like in all athletic movements, your core drives the power. It's the same in baseball, in throwing a discus or shot put, hitting a slapshot in hockey, or any other dynamic power movement.
If your core is weak and inflexible, you will not be able to generate any clubhead speed, resulting in a massive loss of distance. By training your core in both strength and flexibility, from a rotational standpoint, you will see dramatic improvements in your power and distance.

Lower Body Golf Muscles

These muscles play a critical role in stability and generating power. The hamstrings are the most important muscles to help maintain golf posture. These muscles are the most restricted on the older golfer. A simple test is how far can you bend over and attempt to touch your toes?
Developing both strength and flexibility in your hamstrings will not only result in a more consistent golf posture throughout your golf swing, but will greatly reduce the strain on your lower back, helping prevent the very common, "golfers low back" injury.
Your quadriceps help maintain knee flex throughout your golf swing. The key to golf is getting in a dynamic golf posture position (which involves knee flex) and keeping this position throughout the golf swing.
The ONLY way to do this is to strength training and stretch this key areas. Hitting more balls will not be the answer.

Upper Back Golf Muscles

The main contributor for the lack of ability to make a full backswing is the upper back area. Many older golfers have that big hump when in their golf posture that inhibits them to rotate fully in the backswing.
This is a "physical" issue, not mechanical. The ONLY way to improve this is stretching and strengthening the spinal muscles in the upper back. The stronger those muscles are, the better able you'll be to maintain an erect upper back throughout the golf swing.

Shoulder Golf Muscles

The shoulder muscles have many roles in the golf swing, and they are an area that gets over-stressed and injured (rotator cuff). Throughout the golf swing, the shoulder joint rotates open and closed, while the golf club is moving at up to 100 mph.
If the shoulder muscles are weak, you will have no control over your club throughout the swing. If they are inflexible, you will not be able to get to an optimal "top-of-the-backsing" position consistently. Being able to get the club in the right positions is critical to golf swing consistency.

Forearm (Wrist) Golf Muscles

The golf muscles of the forearm (wrist) play a critical role at impact. If the lead wrist is weak, it will break down at impact, robbing you of distance and solid ball contact. One swing fault that will happen is "flipping" the club which increases loft and loses distance.
If your forearm muscles (wrist) are inflexible, you will not be able to get a full wrist cock, which results in less release of the club at impact. Again, the result is a massive loss of distance with all clubs.


Learn about Sacral Therapy and Massage Therapy for Golfers

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Craniosacral Therapy

What is CranioSacral Therapy?

Craniosacral therapy, (CST) is a gently, hands on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system-comprised of the membranes and cerebronspinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. 

Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.

By complementing the body’s natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction.

 

The Healing Power of Massage

The Benefits of Massage Therapy

Everyone knows that a good massage feels great, but recent studies have indicated the health benefits may stretch beyond temporary feelings of pleasure. It has been shown that massages can help reduce muscle tension and pain but a new study found they also reduce inflammation within the muscle. It is the first to actually examine how massage affects the mechanics and functioning of muscles.

The study suggests that massages work on a cellular level in reducing inflammation, much like medication. The process works by triggering biochemical sensors that send inflammation-reducing signals to the muscle cells. It also works by signaling the muscles to construct additional mitochondria, the power centers of cells that play a central role in healing.
The study was conducted by a professor of pediatric medicine at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, and involved 11 men in their twenties. They were subjected to vigorous exercise on a stationary bike until the point of exhaustion, after which one leg would be massaged. According to muscle biopsies taken before and after, the muscle tissue of the massaged leg has a decreased amount of inflammatory cytokines and an increase in mitochondria. Typically, mitochondria are a sign of tissue recovery and inflammation is a sign of tissue damage.

The study’s findings are important because it could alter the way we treat muscle injuries. The typical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs tend to mask the pain but may also hinder actual repair. A massage on the other hand can reduce pain and actually assist in muscle and tissue repair. A professional massage is indeed costlier than taking an aspirin, but fortunately you can teach yourself or a family member the right technique for an in-home massage.

There are many websites offering advice and techniques on massage therapy. Massages will help speed the recovery of your muscles after working out, playing a sport or incurring an injury. Be sure to consult a physician if a sports-related injury persists.

Research Supports Healing Benefits of Massage

Finally, there is evidence that the massage industry can sink its teeth into regarding the efficacy of massage reported in the Feb 1, 2012 journal Science Translational Medicine. Antecdotally, massage has been said to help reduce muscle soreness, improve blood flow, and speed recovery of muscles following exercise. And now there is finally proof about what everybody has been saying all along.
The key is cytokines, a cellular substance present in the inflammatory process. Massage therapy has been found to inhibit cytokine production and increase the production of mitochondria in muscle cells. This is a huge finding involving the link between massage and pain reduction.

Does Massage really help alleviate low back pain?

 

In my experience, yes, massage can be a very effective way of managing and relieving back pain.  Massage, along with other forms of self care, will help get you there faster.

I’m a firm believer in that the more you can do for yourself, the better off you are. So incorporating yoga, tai chi, or other forms of movement and stretching in your daily routine will definitely help keep you on track.

Sometimes though, it just works better to have someone do the work for you! I like to incorporate range of motion moves in with my massages, especially when someone is dealing with decreased movement and pain. It is always done to the clients level of comfort.

Many people with back pain are surprised at how much better they feel after a massage session, and how much easier it is for them to move. My clients that see me on a regular basis are aware of how much massage helps them to maintain their flexibility.