[lagster]

Originally Posted by lagster

So... are some of you saying that you believe the more bent over posture is ACTUALLY BETTER for the back as long as the SPINE ANGLE is kept throughout the STROKE?

I am not a medical professional of any kind. I am just a golfer that hurt his back. I am saying that the therapists that I've talked to indicate that a NEUTRAL SPINE is better than a ROUNDED BACK. In golf, maintaining a neutral spine position makes one look "more bent over" compared with the typical golfer.

Do a google search with: "rounded back" golf injury

Originally Posted by lagster

It seems to me that the more Upright Stroke(with less bent over posture), that requires less rotation, would cause less shearing of the back or spine. Good Posture, of course with the Upright Stroke (Two Planer) is also important.

For a moment, let's decouple the degree of forward spine tilt from the concept of one- and two-plane swings. Instead, let's focus only on neutral spine. Use a mirror or video as a monitoring device. While keeping neutral spine, properly ground your club. How far did you have to bend over?

Now, bringing back the one/two plane comparison, does it look like a one or two plane setup? Next setup with a club in a two plane address and then look in the mirror. Is the back rounded? Have you maintained good posture?

Originally Posted by lagster

Maybe the Neutral Spine, and core strength is the Key?

The whole biomechanical picture of the golf swing is complex. You need flexibility. It is really hard to maintain neutral spine if you have tight hamstrings. Hip flexor flexibility is also important in spinal movement. You need stability. This is where the core is so important. You need strength...and so on!

Lou

Some links that may be of interest:
http://www.yourgolffitnesscoach.com/...howPage/14280/
http://www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk/articles/golf.htm

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Good information!!

The tests on the first link look good.
Many golfers are probably trying to do things that their bodies will not, or do not want to do!!!