Golfers Can Have Sore Feet Too

Often times golf isn’t thought of as a sport that puts a substantial amount of stress on the feet. Golf experts and medical clinicians alike generally will agree that back and elbow injuries are much more common in golfers. However, according to a Podiatry Today article foot injuries may be more common than we realize. Often times golfers will discredit golf as being the source of their heel or forefoot pain, however, Dr. Phillip Ward breaks down the phases of the golf swing in his article on Podiatry Today, and illustrates how substantial the feet are in a proper golf swing. Upon his review of the proper swing it’s evident how stress is evenly distributed throughout the body, and how important the feet are in serving as a functioning platform providing balance and power throughout the swing. In one study performed, researchers found that orthotics have the potential to improve a golfers balance, and actually allow them to drive the ball further.

If you are an avid golfer experiencing foot pain of any kind consider contacting one of Dr. Michael Garvin’s offices in the Port Saint Lucie, Florida area. Dr. Garvin is a golfer and understands the desire of his patients to get back to feeling healthy so they can participate in the sport they love. Even if pain isn’t overwhelming your golf game, Dr. Garvin may be able to add an advantage to your game by prescribing a pair of custom orthotics to balance out your swing and provide a more comfortable stance, and therefore swing.