You can get all kinds of answers when you talk about a pain
in the neck but who ever would have thought that shoulder, elbow and wrist pains
that many golfers complain about can be helped with magnetic
therapy.
While visiting the Northeast Golf Show in Somerset, NJ this
past January we had the opportunity to talk in great length with Jeff Becker,Sr.
from Rochester, NY.
Jeff told us about the horrific motorcycle accident he had
experienced and after the initial recovery period he sought many types of pain
relief with little or no success.
Becker in doing continual research came upon magnetic
therapy and started trying several of the products.
The results were that he got the pain relief he needed and
formed his own company called Magnetic Connections and began making and selling
magnetic jewelry for pain relief. Jeff has become a popular event at golf shows
throughout the Northeast.
We sat down and talked to Jeff and explained about the pain
in my right shoulder that was having an effect on my golf swing.
In a firm and honest explanation Becker explained that the
United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prohibits him from
claiming therapeutic abilities from his products.
"However, you do need the FDA to tell you what over 120
million American citizens....including many doctors.....can tell you about
wearing magnetic instruments for therapeutic purposes," Becker explains in a
written "fine print" section of his web page.
A disclaimer Jeff publishes says,"magnetic therapy is
considered by many experts to be a safe, non-invasive form of pain therapy
though no medical claims can be made concerning its benefits."
Magnetic therapy is being considered today as an ancient
tool for modern times and the wearing of magnetic jewelry has proven to be
effective in relieving pain from arthritis, tendinitis, headaches, muscle
strains, carpel tunnel syndrome as well as in speeding the healing of wounds and
injuries.
The use of magnets as pain therapy goes back to ancient
China.
The magnetic bracelet is popular and while spending a day of
golf at your local course you will find many people wearing these
bracelets.....the king himself, Arnold Palmer, wears a magnetic
bracelet.
Jeff is a living example of what magnetic therapy has done
for him and this golf columnist has seen a remarkable decrease in my shoulder
pain adding more flexibility to my golf swing and hopefully as we progress with
this magnetic therapy an improvement in my golf scores.
I've been very careful to wear my magnetic bracelets 24
hours a day and take them off when showering or going in the water.....also
don't wear them on the same wrist your watch is on as the magnets are so
strong that there have been reports of watch batteries draining or watches being
affected in three day or less.
My experience with Jeff Becker Sr. has been
outstanding....he is truely a friend to golfers with pain.
When golfing friends ask me about my magnetic bracelets I
always refer them to Jeff and advise them to check out his web page at
www.magneticconnections.net or call Jeff at 585-426-2777 or email at
jbecker427@aol.com
Ed's
Outlook
The last two weeks we described the first six holes of the
Honor's Haven Fallsview Golf Course under the management of Director of Golf
David Worden.
This nine-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.
from the blue tees measures 6,864 yards. The Met Golfer Magazine has recognized
this course as one of the "Metropolitan area's hidden gems."
Definitely there is not a weak hole to be found on this
course and some consider holes seven through nine the toughest three finishers
in the area.
Hole No. 7 is a par 3 and measures 211 yards. A pin
placement right tempts the player to be aggressive when it is cut over the front
right bunker, but, a safer play to the fat part of this bowl shaped green may
set up a comfortable par. This is the most deceptive green on the course and
requires a highly trained eye to accurately read the subtle breaks.
Hole No. 8 is a par 4 totaling 417 yards. Definitely the
most difficult hole on the course. Defended by no bunkers or hazards, this hole
demands all the shot making skills a golfer possesses. The tee shot must be
played to the left side of the fairway. Any ball to the right will leave the
golfer with an approach blocked by the pine trees that frame this slightly
uphill par four.
Hole No. 9 is a par 4 totaling 478 yards. This is a
demanding finishing hole. This dogleg left presents the most difficult tee shot
on the course. Trouble right...a large fairway bunker and trouble left...thick
trees. When taking the tee shot around the dogleg golfers are faced with
an approach that is rarely from a flat lie and is played to an elevated
green.
You'll enjoy a round here, call Dave at 845-210-3106 for tee
times.
Ed Townsend is a PR consultant to the sport of golf. Ed
writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league and
tournament information, shoot a hole in one or even shoot your age, let Ed know
at 845-439-8177, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474.
View this column and all of Ed's pictures at http://bght.blogspot.com We are
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The Golf
Tip
By
Robert Menges
Play Golf To Stay
Young
The tip: In today's day in age, with modern medicine and
advances in science, people are living longer and healthier lives. So many
senior citizens are exercising and eating right to maintain an active life.
Research shows that playing golf can add years to your life and keep the mind
sharp.
I believe there is no other way to enjoy nature then being
out on the course. Seeing the animals, hearing the birds chirp, certainly gives
a sense of appreciation of life.
Most golf courses afford gorgeous views, vibrant color and
good old fashioned fresh air. There is no better way to spend a few hours with a
group of friends while walking,talking and laughing you way around the
course.
Everyone knows what a mental game golf is. One of the best
ways to keep the mind sharp is to have one use your mind for the technical side
of golf.
Golf is the perfect sport for this because you are getting
mental stimulation, you are counting strokes and analyzing your next
shot.
In your search for the fountain of youth, let golf help you
find your way. By getting exercise, stimulating your mind and having social
interaction, you can stay younger and live longer.
Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake
Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. He is available for private
lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be
reached at 845-292-0323 or via email at menges@hughes.net
The
Putting Tip
By Joe
Bermel
The faster the putting surface, the more putts will break on
any given green.
Because golfers must roll putts slower on faster greens (to
keep them from going to fast, putts take longer to get to the hole.
This gives gravity more time to pull ball downhill and make
them break more. The opposite is also true, the slower the greens (due to
wetness or longer grass) the less putts will break
Always remember when the greens are fast, play more break.
When they are slow play less break.
Joe Bermel is available for private lessons, group,
corporate, organization and golf shows-tournaments. His special edition DVD "How
To Putt Well" is available by calling 631-589-1384, at his web site,
www.ThePuttingDoctor.com or by email at joe@ theputtingdoctor.com
Joe Becker Sr. of Magnetic Connections
is sewing together a magnetic bracelet. He
wear a magnetic ring on his left hand, a bracelet on his right wrist and a
magnetic necklace.
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