CreakyJoints.org reporter, Karyn Repinski, recently interviewed Dr. Jay Umarvadia to get his insight on how to enjoy playing golf while dealing with arthritis.  

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Protect your joints and maybe even shave some shots off your score with these doctor- and pro-recommended tips.

By Karyn Repinski

Nearly 25 million Americans play golf, but for those with arthritis, staying in the game can be a challenge. From swinging a club to walking the course, golf relies heavily on joint action — and few things affect your joints like arthritis. As a golfer with the condition, you’re likely to experience stiffness in your arthritic joints, reduced range of motion, and achy hands and wrists.

Article Quote from Dr. Jay Umarvadia:

“If you have arthritis or degenerative joint disease, warming up is probably the most important thing you can do prior to playing golf,” says Jay Umarvadia, MD, an Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Physician at Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama. “It helps maintain range of motion and reduces stress that can cause injury.”

Experts recommend a 20-minute warm-up for people with arthritis. Here’s the warm-up routine Dr. Umarvadia recommends:...

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