Jeff Becker Knows What's Good For Pain
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 the past several years 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 General Manager and Superintendent Sean
Crawford.
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 Sean 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 also on Facebook.
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.comor by email at joe@ theputtingdoctor.com
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