Thanks for the information. It sounds more like a biomechanical problem than a disc herniation or facet joint problem. A good chiropractor is a good start. Dynamic stretching in most cases is better than static. Techniques such as Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) or ART are probably two of the best techniques. Pleased keep me updated on his progress. Thank you.
Dear Dr. Kochno, Thanks for your prompt response to my inquiry. The injury happened when he started training for football place kicking. He was supposed to work on fundamentals and mechanics, to ease into the activity, but did to much to soon. He trained last fall and kicked up to 50 yd. field goals, but had not worked on it since then. His main sport is soccer, which he plays off and on throughout the year. He is left footed and the pain started on that posterior side. The following week during soccer two-a-days the pain got progressively worse and developed on his right side also. One particular day they did ab crunches on pavement and it got significantly worse. He has been static stretching with a trainer for 2 weeks with minimal change. I have decided to try some dynamic stretching and massage therapy which seems to be working. Tomorrow he will see a chiropractor.
Thank you for your inquiry. I will defer the specific golf question to a good friend and excellent teacher, Frankie Costa at www.fcfsu@aol.com to help you. I know my limits and he can quickly analyze your problem.