www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, April 25, 2014 | 18 Golfing pain shouldn't be par for the course A little know-how can help golfers avoid unnecessary injury. Considering the number of times a swing is repeated during a game, it's not surprising that the season often ends early for those who are not physically prepared. Every year, Ontario's chiropractors say they treat countless golfers for injuries that could easily have been prevented. That's why the Ontario Chiropractic Association's public awareness campaign called Get in the Game Without the Pain, is one of their most popular programs year after year. Below are a few simple stretching techniques that can help prevent or reduce the impact of injuries: Side bending stretch 1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. 2. Hold the golf club above your head with your arms straight. 3. Slowly bend to one side, without rotating, until you feel a stretch in the side of your back. 4. Hold for 15 seconds and repeat twice for each side. Shoulder stretch 1. Hold the shaft of a golf club vertically behind your back. 2. Gently pull the club up with your top hand until you feel a slight stretch in the shoulder of your lower arm. Hold for 15 seconds. 3. Gently pull the club down with your bottom hand until you feel a stretch in the top shoulder and arm. Hold 15 seconds. 4. Reverse hand positions and repeat. The awareness program, which features a poster and an accompanying brochure, is available on the OCA website, at www. chiropractic.on.ca. (NC) Group Programs STARTING NOW! "Reserve Your Space Now" · Programs presented by PGA Professionals · Golf for Beginners, Golf for Women I & II, Active 55+ · Golf for Kids, Short Game, Advanced, Company Groups, Private lessons, Create Your Own Group PLAY YOUR BEST GOLF 905-949-8764 · contact@pumagolf.ca www.pumagolf.ca 2014 MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE HALF PRICE INITIATION UNTIL MAY 31ST Tournament Packages Starting at $99 WYLDEWOOD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 6198 TRAFALGAR ROAD, HORNBY, ONTARIO www.wyldewoodgolf.com Contact us at 905-257-2334 Tee Times Available Throughout the Season - 48 hour advanced booking Pro Shop: 905-878-4848