The following is the first of a series of posts about the X-factor, X-factor stretch and how it relates to the golf swing. The series will cover: 1st: What the X-factor and X-factor stretch are and Is the X-factor stretch more important than the X-factor? 2nd: What makes the X-factor stretch important for distance in the
This last year has been a very busy time for me. In addition to my 30+ credit hours I carry every 10 weeks in Chiropractic school, I also work part-time at Pelican Bay Golf Course. I live in Florida, 3 miles from the beach, yet I have not been to the beach as much as you
Low back pain in golfers is the most common injury in both amateur and professional golfers. Golfers average 1 to 2 injuries per year, and it has been found that 55% of golfers have had low back pain (Cabri et al). Having good biomechanics definitely lowers your risk, however this does not explain why professional
It’s that time of year again: Flu Season! Technically Flu season is from October to May, with the peak coming in January or February. The question is, because so many people are getting sick, do I get vaccinated? The answer is completely up to you. I pride myself in trying not to push my personal
Why should you get a TPI screen? Getting screened by a TPI professional sounds overwhelming and expensive. Think of it as an investment. That brand new driver’s technology might help you hit it further, but will it improve your flexibility? Your strength? Both of which are needed to hit the ball far. Will it help
It’s FedEx cup season, which is the playoffs for the PGA Tour. So far Adam Scott and Henrik Stenson have won a playoff event. While watching the Deutsche Bank, I was thinking about Arnold Palmer’s commercial, “Swing your own swing.” If you haven’t seen it I will post a link at the end. My point
Have you ever asked yourself these questions? How can I hit the ball further and be more consistent? Why am I exhausted after 18 holes? I see no improvement after practicing? If you answered yes to any of these questions? Give me a call to book your Titleist Performance Institute assessment appointment! Chris Miller TPI Certified
I recently stumbled on a systematic review, which is important for Chiropractors to read and be able to explain to their patients. It is titled, “Visceral responses to spinal manipulation,” and was published in 2012 in the Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. Systematic reviews are studies in peer-reviewed literature, where the author reviews all the
I just started the TRX workout this week. For all of you that aren’t familiar with TRX, it is a suspension training system. The basics of TRX are as follows: TRX focuses on training movements, not muscles. Because everyday movement involves not just one isolated movement such as a biceps curl, TRX incorporates movements
This past week/weekend I attended the World Golf Fitness Summit in Orlando. Hosted by the Titleist Performance Institute, the conference included over 690 attendees from 30 plus countries, and included 43 speakers ranging from teaching professionals, sports psychologists, nutritionists, fitness experts to medical professionals. What an experience it was! Getting to meet people who started,