As the quest for improving our golf game continues, it has led many of us down some strange paths. Almost as if we are forgetting to take the blinders off and look at the big picture. Many hacks have become obsessed with what I refer to as micro segments of the golf game. It’s like we focus on such minute things we think are a problem with our game that we end up getting something like that plastic stick that goes from our wrist to our club and problem solved. I’d hate to be the bearer of bad news but…well, you know the rest.
So, about that big picture. It’s quite simple, golf requires the use of our whole body. Back, arms, legs, core and even our head (I know, hard to believe). Why not do something that benefits our entire body and in turn helps our entire golf game? That said, a few weeks ago the good folks over at Teeter Hang Ups set us up with one of their inversion tables. Upon receiving it I couldn’t help but notice its solid build and high quality. Good thing considering I was soon to be suspended upside down.
Luckily, I have not been plagued with chronic back pain. The occasional soreness, tightness or mild temporary pain is pretty much the extent of it for me. However, the Teeter inversion table is not just for those with back pain. In fact, there were studies done (which you can find on their website here) that show the advantages of using a Teeter Hang Ups for overall health. Considering we are golf oriented, improving our overall health can directly help better our game.
When it comes to golf, range of motion is a big factor. Technically, the further back we can load up the more power we generate and so on. That means flexibility. After using the Teeter inversion table for a few weeks there was undoubtedly an improvement in my flexibility and range of motion. Knowing I was getting the Teeter inversion table I hit up a local driving range for a little before and after comparison. Don’t get me wrong I would have preferred to hit the links but in the Northeast the cold weather arrives way before winter’s official first day. Thank goodness for heated driving ranges.
The major differences for me was the increase in flexibility and lack of soreness the next day. Before getting the table, I felt it took me almost a quarter of the bucket to feel “warmed up” whereas after I was good to go after the first few. Another thing I noticed were more consistent fluid swings obviously due to the stretching. Speaking of stretching, it has also helped in everyday life as well. Pretty cool that only after a few short weeks the improvements were noticeable.
If you’re in the market to improve your game and general wellbeing I would highly recommend considering purchasing a Teeter Hang Ups. Not trying to sound like a commercial but a few minutes a day is all it takes. Now, get out there and feel better!
Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!
