Golfers are sleeping wrong. These 3 positions increase mobility and reduce injuries

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Golfers are sleeping wrong. These 3 positions increase mobility and reduce injuries

^{Published on 2024-12-04 20:04:05 - Phil Bruner, N@N}

You can sleep your way to better golf. Before you scoff and move on, one top fitness trainer is adamant that our sleep position can have a significant impact on our mobility on the course. "It's something that's really overlooked with a lot of players,

The article from MSN discusses how golfers can improve their sleep positions to enhance mobility and reduce the risk of injuries. It highlights three beneficial sleep positions for golfers: 1) Sleeping on your back with a pillow under the knees to maintain the spine's natural curve, which helps in reducing lower back strain. 2) Side sleeping with a pillow between the knees to align the hips, shoulders, and spine, preventing rotation of the spine that could lead to back pain. 3) The fetal position which can relieve pressure on the back by allowing the knees to be pulled towards the chest, though it's suggested to alternate sides to avoid muscle imbalances. The article emphasizes that these positions not only aid in recovery but also contribute to better performance on the golf course by ensuring golfers wake up with less pain and more flexibility.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/fitness-and-exercise/golfers-are-sleeping-wrong-these-3-positions-increase-mobility-and-reduce-injuries/ar-AA1vgA4z ]