The 10 Minute Workout - Week 6 August 25, 2006 Neck and Upper Back As part of my weekly tips on Your Game Night which airs every Monday night on The Golf Channel, I offered viewers tips on reducing fatigue, pain and increasing mobility in the upper back and neck. The response was overwhelming! I was flooded with e-mails from golfers who are experiencing upper back and neck discomfort on and off the course. On my new DVD, Lowering Your Score – Breaking 100, 90 and 80 I interview Stan Utley, PGA Touring professional and putting guru to many Tour players. Stan shares the importance and correlation of the physical body and a consistent putting stroke. The upper back, traps and neck are central to his philosophies. (The DVD provides much more information). Increasing flexibility in the upper body and neck will benefit your swing in the following ways: * Stabilize and control your head position * Increase your shoulder turn * Enhance your ability to visual “see” the ball * Support a more stable address position Let’s begin! Shoulder shrugs: Katherine Roberts Katherine Roberts I do this exercise on a daily basis, particularly while traveling or sitting for extended periods of time. Sit on the edge of your chair and on your inhale pull the shoulders up to the ears. Roll the shoulders back, squeezing the shoulder blades together. Katherine Roberts On the exhale allow the shoulders to drop away from the ears. Repeat five to ten times.