Golf

Can Golf Help to Relieve Pain?  

The game of golf is a leisure activity to be enjoyed by people of all ages. It’s a great way to spend time with your family and friends while getting exercise and time in the great outdoors. There are social benefits of golf, physical benefits of golf, health benefits of golf for seniors... the list goes on and on. Some of the ways that golf can benefit you include:  

 

Getting outside. Basking in nature provides many health benefits for our mind and body. Studies have shown that constant exposure to green areas relaxes the body, reduces stress and can aid in alleviating anxiety. Exposure to sunlight allows the body to soak up vitamin D, promoting bone growth and reducing the risk of depression. 

 

Fosters relationships. Golf is a socially enjoyable sport. It can be a great way to keep in touch with friends, provide opportunities to meet new people and help connect a community. 

 

Burns calories. Covering 30 to 200 acres means a lot of walking! Skipping out on the golf cart and walking the average course can cover a distance between three to five miles. If you opt to carry your own clubs, you’ll burn even more calories! With all the walking, carrying and swinging involved, golfers can burn up to 1000 calories in a 18 holes. 

 

Keeps the heart rate up.  All the walking, carrying and swinging will increase the heart rate, keeping it pumping and increasing blood flow. Naturally, this will lower the risks for heart diseases and decrease levels of “bad” cholesterol. 

 

Good for your brain. As your heart rate increase, so will blood flow to the brain, which can stimulate and improve nerve cell connections. This can delay mental illnesses such as dementia.  

 

Improves vision. Golfers learn to hone in on small targets from long distances and even when the ball is on the tee, prior to their swing, golfers are presented with the opportunity to evaluate the keenness of their vision while improving hand-eye coordination. 

 

Low-risk of injury. Golf is a leisurely sport and, compared to others, the overall risk of injury is low because it is not a contact sport but still provides just enough physical activity to keep the muscles engaged. 

 

Better sleep.  Golfers fall asleep faster, sleep more soundly and are able to remain in a deep sleep for longer periods of time due to the amount of energy expended. Deeper sleep is necessary for your body to regenerate cells and repair any muscles and tissues. 

 

Reduces stress. Golf helps to alleviate stress. This is because playing a round of golf can release endorphins, natural, mood-enhancing chemicals within our brains, making you happier and relaxed. 

 

Get Ready for Play 

It helps to dynamically stretch and warm the muscles before golfing. Applying Super Blue Stuff OTC can help to loosen and warm the muscles, resulting in less or no pain while walking or swinging the club. This all-natural topical pain relief cream has been considered by our customers as one of the best muscle pain relief creams.  

 

While on the course, keep Super Blue Stuff OTC within reach. Our 3 oz. roll-on fits perfectly in any bag or golf cart, and the no fuss roll-on keeps your hands clean. A quick application while playing will help to alleviate any pain you may be feeling in shoulders, neck or legs. 

 

The lightweight cream goes on fast, does not leave a greasy feel and absorbs so quickly, you may feel relief in as fast as five minutes! 

 

Featuring the power of menthol along with emu oil, MSM, and aloe vera, along with 11 therapeutic herbs, Super Blue Stuff OTC is the natural way to defeat pain. 

 

Sources:  

www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-health-benefits-golf/