Is hitting more back friendly?
 

Hello guys,

Does anyone know if hitting tends to be a little esier on the back than swinging?

Thanks

hitters back
 

Colts,Iwent to hitters pattern for that very reason,I have a back problem but since I changed to a hitter I have been able to even practice longer and harder without pain,works for me....hope this helps you...cheers

I think it is. Plus you will hit more fairways and greens. The only downside is you will probably hit it shorter than with swinging.

I lost some d when I was experimenting with hitting for a summer.

lost distance
 

I found the opposite,but my swingers P was probably off the mark,but what you lose in distance is made up for in accuracy IMO

Thanks guys, thats kind of what I thought might be the concensus. Ive been on the shelf w/ spasms and in slowly getting back Ive found that a short rt arm thrust (basic pattern) has been easier than pulling the left side through.

Back Friendly Patterns
 

It really depends on what causes the back problems. I have degeneration in L4-L5. I have sciatica pain with just a few swings. I have developed a swing pattern that I use now that allows me to play golf most of the time with little sciatica pain. I would suggest trying different swinging and hitting patterns and I am sure you will find one that works for you without back problems.

thanks Hitter. Mine is usually L5 but luckily w/ no sciatica. This time I pulled a back muscle which ignited a bad case of spasms.

Axis Tilt
 

You can also reduce the amount of axis tilt in your swing. This will help most of the time.

John, Do hitters use about the same amount of axis tilt as swingers?

thanks

Down swing path has more to do with axis tilt than swinging or hitting. So to answer your question no.