How Physical Therapy Can Transform Your Golf Game
For many golfers, pain is just “part of the game.” Whether it’s that nagging low back ache after 18 holes or the sharp twinge in your shoulder during your swing, these issues are often ignored until they can’t be. But here’s the truth: pain is not a badge of honor—and it’s definitely not benefiting your performance…it is most likely hindering it and it certainly isn’t something that a few beers at the 19th hole will take care of.
At the intersection of rehab and performance lies an often overlooked game-changer: physical therapy. Not just for recovery, but with CMD we can help develop power, precision, and most importantly longevity in your golf game. Imagine your golf pro, your doctor, your mental therapists and your strength coach all rolled into ONE PERSON. This is exactly what CMD has with Dr. Griffin Love.
Understanding the Problem: Golf Isn’t “Low-Impact” for Your Body
Despite its slower pace, golf places unique and repetitive demands on the body. The golf swing is a full-body, explosive movement that requires:
Thoracic spine mobility
Hip rotation and stability
Trunk strength/control
Shoulder mobility and durability
The body is a WONDERFUL compensator so when once of these areas is impacted that there is going to be significant and potential break down in the chain. That might show up as low back pain, elbow tendinopathy (“golfer’s elbow”), or hip/shoulder impingement just to name a few. Over time, pain becomes chronic, mechanics break down, and performance suffers. Eventually, your crappy movement patterns become a nasty habit and eventually then become THE WAY YOU MOVE. We want to stop that from happening.
Where PT Comes In: Beyond Band-Aids
Performance physical therapy doesn't just chase pain; it chases why pain is happening. Through movement assessments, mobility screens, and strength testing, we uncover the root causes of dysfunction—and then create a plan to not only resolve it, but to come back stronger.
Common areas we target for golfers:
Hip mobility and disassociation to allow for a full turn without spinal compensation
Body sequencing for better transfer of force through the swing
Shoulder and thoracic mobility for a smoother, more powerful backswing
Grip and wrist stability to reduce strain on elbows and forearms
Case in Point: Turning Setbacks into Comebacks
Let’s say you’re a weekend golfer who’s been dealing with low back tightness for months (You know who you are). You’ve tried stretching, ibuprofen, even cutting back on rounds—but it always returns. Even that “stretch place” in the strip mall only gives you a light improvement in symptoms for a day or two.
With CMD, we find that your hips lack internal rotation, your thoracic spine is stiff, and your core is underperforming during rotation. We implement a customized program focused on mobility, stability, and motor control. To put it simply…we make you move WAY better and with more POWER!. Within weeks, you’re not only playing without pain—you’re driving farther and feeling more in control of your swing than ever before. Maybe now you can win some of those bets you and your friends like to place every round.
That’s the power of addressing the cause, not just the symptoms.
A Better Swing Starts With a Better Body
If you’re experiencing:
Chronic or recurring golf-related pain
Plateaued performance despite lessons or practice
Difficulty with rotation, control, or consistency
Then you need to call us today! Dr. Griffin it our resident expert in this particular sport and he will help you get to where you want to be so you don’t have to keep GOOGLING your YOU TUBING your problems.
