Category Archives: Golf Injuries
Putting Grip: Another Approach
Some of you have called customer service and have spoken to Ken, my younger and only brother. As such, he is quite knowledgeable of the PPGS. Ken was a plus handicap golfer in his junior and college days and won many amateur tournaments. When I was the Head Professional at Pinetree CC [...]
Golf Swing Injury Epidemic!
I have been teaching the “Surge Swing,” a limited turn – ¾ length backswing since 1984 when I began learning about physiology from orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ned Armstrong, and then… the physics from my engineering mentor Henry Ryffel. I hope we’ll be seeing Henry and Ned on video up here soon.
Right from the start, this [...]
PLANE PRINCIPLES: The Real Truth, Part 2
I believe that swinging on PLANE is one of the most important aspects of hitting the ball consistently solid and straight. And when I talk about swinging on plane, I am talking about swinging the arms and swinging them on ONE PLANE both up, down and up again on that same ONE plane on [...]
Playing Golf With A Crooked Spine
Playing Golf With A Crooked Spine
Got more Peak Performance Golf Swing testimonials to share today.
This first one is from a student who uses the Peak Performance Golf Swing to play golf even with a crooked lower spine…
Don:
I started playing golf at age 52 (10 years ago). Also I have a crooked lower spine and have [...]
No Pain, LOTS Of Gain
No Pain, LOTS Of Gain
Comments about the PPGS keep pouring in.
You can read more about my body-friendly swing at:
www.PeakPerformanceGolfSwing.com/lower-your-scores
In the meantime, let’s hear what PPGS student Al says…
Don,
Practiced what I read on the first 4 videos yesterday, for about 2 hours, played this morning & shot a 43 , 43 for an 86 with [...]
The Anti-Aging Golf Swing
The Anti-Aging Golf Swing
One common question I get about my golf swing goes something like this:
“Can the PPGS help me at my age…”
Whatever number they give me, my answer is always the same…
YES!
The golf club doesn’t care how many birthdays you’ve seen — and neither do the laws of gravity or physics.
But don’t take [...]
Pain Free Golf After Back Surgery
Pain Free Golf After Back Surgery
Have some interesting emails to share today.
Let’s start with this one from a man who thought he could NEVER play golf again until using the Peak Performance Golf Swing and making a few simple changes:
Don,
After having my back fusion operation at L3/L4 five years ago,and 11 months ago shoulder surgery; [...]
Recovery and Rehab
Shoulder Injury: Recovery and Rehab
I know I just wrote about Bob’s back , but I recently received an e-mail from Patty, who lives in Kansas City, Mo. She asked some questions that I felt were important and needed to be answered to all our visitors.
She gave me some background on herself, including the fact [...]
Fixing Bob’s Back
FIXING BOB’S BACK
My new student, Bob, was pretty typical. Pretty good player, big turn, sore back, gloomy outlook. He told me on the phone that he’d gone from a five to a 15 because of back problems.
“I get my shoulders back to 90 degrees, like they all tell you, but it hurts like h*ll. My [...]
Sore Knees
Eliminate Sore Knees
A number of visitors to the site have asked if the PPGS will help with sore knees.
Here’s one example.
Mr. J. Gamble was using a wide stance and said:
“I have never been able to swing conventionally in that when I swing through the ball I slide my legs rather than hit into [...]
Pain Free Golf Swing
Pain Free Golf Swing Secrets
Below is a radio interview Don Trahan did with the “Golf Guru” Dennis Silvers on his syndicated show on Fox Sports News and ESPN Radio.
They talked about Don’s “body friendly” Peak Performance Golf Swing and how it compares (and differs) with other swing theories.
Some of the advanced golf swing methods they [...]
Golf Swing Bad Knees Standard Lie
Answers From The Surge.
Hi, Surge.
The videos are great! I am hoping to save wear and tear on my back by using your method. One question: my clubs have standard lies. Should I look into getting them adjusted more upright by one or two degrees?
Thanks,
Bill Knox
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Mr. Knox,
Glad to hear that the videos [...]
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