Just today, a doctor told my wife that after 3 months she could be golfing again.
I told her, no way at all.
Doctors evidently don't understand the golf swing. The second most important item in the golf swing is a proper pelvic tilt. This prevents topping the ball and allows for a better weight shift.
BUT, this involves your stomach and glute muscles with a lot of pressure on your hips and knees. A lot of pressure.
I think anything under 6 months is a cause for pain. I would suggest practicing only chipping and putting and non strenuous activity recommended like walking. after 6 months go back to the doctor for an update.
If you're in pain golfing, stop. As the doctor says, if it hurts don't do that!
I would not suggest skydiving or weight lifting either. Heal first, enjoy those things for longer later or else those double bogies will hurt even more.
For mental golf health during recovery, become a driver for someone who is playing golf. You will enjoy the golf course surround and fresh air and you can't buy that kind of entertainment today. Enjoy the recovery but don't interrupt its progress.
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Originally Posted by starflyte1
It took an order from my PCP for an MRI to prove to Dr. Van de Leur that my hip was broken after he replaced it. Maybe the golfer should go to his Primary Care and ask for an MRI.
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