Low back and wrist injuries are the most common in professional golfers. Amateur golfers are more likely to suffer low back and elbow problems. Poor swing mechanics is most often the cause of golf injuries.

Like many other sports, the swing is a repetitive motion that impacts the body. The lead hip is a main pivot point around which the body rotates. There's quite a bit of torque or twist during the pivoting action. The lead hip takes most of the repetitive force. This is very similar to baseball pitchers or professional tennis players who have shoulder problems.