16 | HealthLinksSC.com A 2019 study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine cited a potential link between the mechanics of the modern golf swing and golfers developing back injuries, referred to as RTD, or repetitive traumatic discopathy. The authors noted that “among professional and amateur golfers, back disorders remain the most common injury, comprising 55 percent and 35 percent of injuries in these groups, respectively.” Tiger Woods, who has endured multiple back surgeries over his illustrious career, offers the foremost example among professional golfers. A PAIN IN THE BACK: By Colin McCandless MODERN GOLF SWING CAN TAKE A TOLL For most people who play golf recreationally, a bad day on the course nearly always beats a good day at the office. But sometimes even leisure activities can cause us to develop nagging aches and pains that can worsen over time if left untreated, and golf is no exception.
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