Recently, Prof. Dr. Ghassan Elgeadi was invited to the program Ryder COPE from Radio Cope, hosted by Jorge Luis Armenteros, to discuss a topic that is gaining increasing relevance among health professionals and sports enthusiasts: spinal injuries associated with the practice of golf.
During the interview, Dr. Elgeadi analyzed how the technical gesture of the swing, with its constant torsion component, can become a significant source of overload for the intervertebral discs and joints of the back. These repetitive loads, if not properly managed, can lead to chronic pathologies that affect not only performance but also the athlete's quality of life. Furthermore, as we discussed in This article about golfer's elbow There are other types of injuries that must also be taken into account when practicing this sport.
From Elgeadi Clinic and the ICAC – Institute of Advanced Spine SurgeryElgeadi presented a comprehensive approach that combines prevention, specialized physical therapy, and, in the most complex cases, minimally invasive surgery. These advanced surgical techniques, such as endoscopic surgery, allow injuries to be treated with faster recovery and without compromising patient mobility.
One of the most notable conclusions from the discussion was the growing number of elite athletes, not just golfers, who are turning to this type of treatment. This confirms a clear trend: proper medical planning not only treats the injury, but also enhances performance and reduces the risk of relapse.
We thank Jorge Luis Armenteros for providing the opportunity and opening a much-needed dialogue about the role modern sports medicine plays in the development of athletes, whether amateur or professional.
Below we've provided the interview so you can listen to it directly from our website.
