Golf balls are often the forgotten aspect of the modern golf game. More often than not, they're the afterthought of the amateur golfer, bought last minute, and without much thought. Depending on your course, you might opt for the lake balls, because what's the point in buying new balls only to hit them in the Lake yourself? Now, I'm not going to argue that if you're prone to hitting balls into the Lake that you shouldn't buy lake balls but maybe...more
At first, there may be mini-aches or twinges around the bone that's on the outside of the elbow; small tears in the muscle may bring pain on slowly. But overuse can bring on sharp pain that shoots down your forearm or hand (ouch!). Traditional therapies, such as braces, heat, medications, physical therapy and rest, can be effective in relieving pain,however, research* suggests that acupuncture not only relieves the pain but also appears to resolve the condition completely. Acupuncture is an extremely powerful tool for pain. Acupuncture immediately loosens the tight muscles around the elbow joint and is so helpful that it needs to be considered as a primary form of treatment. An acupuncturist will assess the two main causes of tennis elbow, excess or deficiency and adjust his/her treatment accordingly. Excess pain presents as a throbbing or stabbing local pain with much inflammation. The joint may even feel warm to the touch as compared to other areas of the body. Deficiency pain is more of a dull achy sensation, often due to overuse and undernourishment. Remember to drink lots of water and keep your sugar intake low if you are an avid weekend warrior. Supplements such as...more
When golfing, the clubs that you use are perhaps more important than with any other sport. This is because good golf club irons can help out a novice golfer by having a larger sweet spot and can be adjusted to change the spin on the ball. Since everyone has a different type of golf swing, the type of golf clubs that are needed by individuals will...more
Plyometric exercises have been a staple group of exercises used by elite athletes to increase their explosive power and body speed. From football players to track and field athletes, plyometrics are now common in most exercise routines. As such, these exercises are now being applied by golfers to increase their golf swing speed, which will result...more
Golfers engage a handicap mode, which registers the number of strokes over par a golf player shoots normally on average. For example, a golfer with a handicap of 2 would shoot a 72 on average on a golf course with a par of 70. This evens the playing...more
Deciding Where to Book Your Stay on Prince Edward IslandPrior to making reservations for your vacation on Prince Edward Island it is probably best to decide first what you plan to on the island during your time off. The Province is small but there is...more
Ceilidh on Prince Edward IslandIn case you didn't know, ceilidh is a gathering of people who like Celtic music, and that happens a lot on Prince Edward Island, where the Celtic music scene is very alive and vibrant. One of the best places to visit...more
Practice your short golf game this way before each round and you will begin to drop off shots each round. Before long your handicap will go down at least 5 strokes. And you certainly will be having more fun playing golf.Here's How You Can...more
Confederation Trail a Cycling ParadiseThe best way to see an area, whether it be a neighborhood, a city or a country is by walking, hiking or riding a bike. The same holds true for Prince Edward Island which has the Confederation Trail for just that...more
Gulf Shores is a beautiful resort town in the Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It is one of the three sea side resorts, apart from the Orange Beach and Dauphin Island. The town has a large beach stretching up to New Orleans, Louisiana and...more