How to Play Good Golf with a Bad Back

In this video, we're going to show you how to play good golf with a bad back. By following our simple tips, you'll be able to play golf safely and effectively no matter how your back is looking!

If you're struggling to play good golf with a bad back, then this video is for you! We'll show you a simple, easy golf swing that'll help you play without pain. By following our tips, you'll be able to enjoy your game again and improve your score!

[johnschwartz]

Great tip Todd on how to accommodate a back issue in order to play golf. As one of your experienced viewers, I have had hip issues for years. To circumvent this situation, I go for a chiropractic maintenance treatment every two weeks or as needed. Plus, I have stretching exercises I use via an exercise ball and the floor each day and definitely before a round of golf. As you, I'm not going to let a few aches and pains keep me from playing a round of golf when I want to. Good Job Todd!!

[rpkessen]

Hi Todd, Love your passion for the game and for teaching. Just bought your book, "The Bad Lie" and enjoying it. I live in Wisconsin and am 73 years young. I was totally grasping the concepts you were laying out in your book until I got to the chapters on the Takeaway and Halfway back. In the chapter on the Takeaway you state, "First, I want you to feel your hands arc in as the clubhead stays outside (got it!). So, if you set an alignment rod or golf club on the ground between your toes and the ball, your goal is to work your hands inward between the alignment rod and your body, while your clubhead moves along the line of the alignment rod. Then in the chapter on Halfway Back you state, "As you swing toward that halfway back position, think about extending the movement you began in the takeaway. By the time your lead arm is parallel with the ground, your hands should be right over the alignment rod. You’ll notice that when you do this, you create a more vertical backswing. Would you be able to give me some clarification on "work your hands inward between the alignment rod and your body" and at parallel "your hands should be right over the alignment rod." It sounds like I should start my hands in and then start them out to get them right over the alignment rod. Thanks for clearing this matter up for me, Bob

[fred]

The VLS system is working for me. I am 63 with degenerate disc disease and mildish scoliosis from 35 years of a desk job. I also have rotator cuff problems from 40 some years of weightlifting. I decided to re-take up golf after taking off 39 years from the sport. I searched for videos for golf swings for bad backs after wrenching my back using my stiff shafted blades from 1981 and swinging like I was 24, , I tried many swings for bad backs that I found on YouTube none of them really worked until I came across your videos. I bought the book and I have studied and practiced your techniques and so far so good. I do get roped in occasionally to other web sites that have suggestions for greater power or whatever and I have to stop that because it has hurt my back. I have to learn to accept that I am old and accept a swing speed that is sub 100mph, and hey, I can use the short tees. Thank you for your book and videos.

[marklags]

Long Island, NY. Tweaked my back yesterday at Lowes and playing Thursday. I'll try these drills. Plus add 2 Advil's on first tee, should be fine. Thanks Todd and crew.

[montybryant]

From Chapel Hill, NC. Usually when someone says a single change will add 20 yards to my drive, it's malarkey. This tip was different. Today, I stepped up to my first tee shot and hit it 20 yards further than I have in years. Kept it up the whole round. THANKS, Todd!!!

[jeffreyschmidt]

I can relate.
2 back surgeries.
From Michigan..
Try golf Central Michigan, Gaylord Michigan too. Wonderful courses. Should be on your bucket list

[masoncornelison]

Glad I found this today. I tweaked my lower back at the end of my last round (9 days ago now). I’ve lost practice time trying to rehab. Got my first State event here in Virginia at the end of the month. Going to get some swings in this afternoon and try to work everything out. I’m also just over a year out from being classified as an “experienced” golfer in the State of Virginia. 😜 The real work starts now to get ready to return to competitive amateur golf.

[pamellabinder]

Bay City MI-amazing advice as I head out to league play in an hour with a bad back and beginning of knee problems! Now I’m looking forward to my game this morning 8) !!!!

[brettcornelison]

Thanks Todd, great tips for us experienced golfers with back issues!

[drewdonovan]

Hi Todd, watching from Reignier, France… I trust your back is doing better… I get these types of slips every once I a while when I move or lift things in a different way…. Older age is creeping in… I love to see some of your putting stroke strategies… thanks, Drew Donovan

[anitamurray]

😊 from Upstate NY. Love this channel. Recently dealing with back issues so this video is super timely. Thanks!

[kurturbanek]

Thanks Todd. I’m a Baptist missionary who has been on the field for 32 years. I’ve been working in Cuba for the past 26. I’m hoping to get out and golf. I have a terrible back, so this is really helpful. Hopefully, I’ll be able to apply what you’re teaching so I can play without so much pain.

[Shane]

Thanks, will be helpful for my gf who had back surgery and doesn’t have much turning range in her back. Enjoying golf in MN 😋

[Newjedi-gl]

Great video on how to swing with low stress on the back. My back feels better already 😀 Maybe some warm up exercises before golf would be a good video as well.

[bobcurry]

This is great tips for us with bad backs and knees

[nathancurtis]

Love to see you talk about keeping your head down to focus on compression

[budmathewspodcast]

I am 38 from Arizona.. before my 6 back surgeries on lower spine with 3 fusions..and 3 neck fusions in the last 7 years..i was a 10 handicap before my run of bad luck..i am slowly trying to get back into the game..i am going to try import some of these tips and see if i regain some of what i used to have..

[patrickcasey]

Thanks for the tip and drill. Struggling getting off the tee also. Pat, Doylestown, pa 65 yr old

[nathancurtis]

Thanks for the video and fantastic advice!!

[LouisByrne-yw]

Louis from Ireland, thanks for the great video my back is at me so this video is great. 👍🏌‍♂️⛳😎🤔