Medical Model Posture vs. Functional

[Daryl]

I'm unqualified to talked about a Golfing 'Medical Posture' in general and how anyones posture may contribute to "back problems'.

However, I can say that my posture purposely includes a 'small dip' in my lower back. It isn't exaggerated. It helps (somehow) the hips and shoulders stay more connected (locked together?).

[EC]

Maybe someone (Annikan) could talk a little about releasing the tailbone.

EC

[Martee]

How does this relate to a neutral spine?

[annikan skywalker]

How does this relate to a neutral spine?

Martee..great pic...

Neutral spine is not functional in the game of G.O.L.F


EC...don't get me started on this.....


Lagster...u2...

NOone plays froma straight spine and the spine angle doesn't stay the same..Period end of story...I'm biting my tongue..tying my hands behind my back....blindfolded....duct tape ..no more questions...

BUT..

Perhaps some pics at a later date?

[annikan skywalker]

Oh geez ..I cannot restrain myself


Many in the Golfdom would say the following posture...is "The WAY"

Aaron Baddeley



However...look closely...


Do his eyes look with a natural gaze at the ball?...or is he lookking down through the bottom of his vision?

Do you think the Tailbone sticking out that much producing an excessive amount of lumbar curve is natural...let alone good for your lower back?



Let's take a look at some others.....

Charles Howell


Grant Waite



Do you see some differences?

Is Badds Functional...

NOT let me count the ways..not 2 night!!!

[Mathew]

Like Moe Norman said about leadbetter - artifical strokes for artificial folks.

[birdie_man]

Ha. Baddeley looks like he's gonna fall over.

[Martee]

Martee..great pic...

Neutral spine is not functional in the game of G.O.L.F

I guess I would like your explanation as to why it isn't. The alignment of the spine and posture has impact on G.O.L.F. components, both statically and dynamically including balance.

[annikan skywalker]

One of my colleagues asked an expert in the field who is the founder of Peak Performance how many players on the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour set up with your recommended "Neurtral Spine"...The expert replied " Not One!"...the PGA Professional said "Thank You" and then proceeded to sit down witha silent ovation from his colleagues...

Can you hold the gaze of the object(ball) in the center of the fovial field with neutral spine?

Are the Eyes and Ears vital in relationship to balance and stability?

Is the Spine divided into Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar & Sacral Segments?

Does everyone have the same "everyday posture"?



Is posture Learned/Conditoned?

How many "experts" have won major torurnaments?

Here's a small sample of some quantifiable measurements?

Cervial Spine....20 degrees of Flexion
Thoracic Spine....20 degrees of Flexion
Lumbar Spine...20 degrees of Flexion
Sacrum....Slight External Rotation


As you can see...hardly neutral spine....

Use a 2 Leighton Flexometers an the Truth will reveal that in G.O.L.F. the spine is hardly neutral!!!




How many of these cats have "Neutral Spine?"

For the Data freaks out there!!!

[Martee]

I am sorry I asked the question, it is obvious that by the response that there is no answer forth coming. The use of PGA and LPGA pro's in itself is not an answer.

For I ask how many PGA and LPGA pro's have an uncompensated golf swing as defined in either of the two TGM stroke patterns? The fact that none exist doesn't mean it is not part of the G.O.L.F., only that individuals have choosen variations.