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Orthotics For Golfers

23rd March 2008

Orthotics For Golfers

posted in Golf Tips |

Most golfers have a variety of pains.  What most golfers do not realize is that a lot of this pain begins in the feet.  The feet are your skelton foundation and support all the bones in your body.  When the feet get out of alignment the rest of the body can suffer from this misalignment.  An expression heard often is when your feet hurt you hurt all over and this is true because the feet are effecting the alignment of the body.  The back, knees, hips, ankles and the entire body may get relief from wearing orthotics.

One problem so many golfers suffer from is heel spurs which can be very painful. 
 
Golfers find themselves walking up and down slopes getting to tee boxes and greens.  The feet need the support that an orthotic provides to stabilize the foot properly.  The support from the orthotic can help eliminate pressure points and correctly align the feet.  With proper alignment you may also receive the benefit of better balance which is always important in your golf swing.
 
See you on the next tee.

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