The swing did not hurt you. Repeating it did.
Golf asks for strength, flexibility and technique at the same time, then asks for it again a hundred times in an afternoon. The rotational force runs through the lower back. The repeated swing loads the shoulder. Grip pressure travels into the wrist and hand, the elbow takes the deceleration, and the stance and weight shift load the hip and knee.
So the pain shows up at the weakest link in that chain, which is rarely where the problem started. Treat only the sore spot and the swing that caused it is still waiting for you on the first tee. That is why we look at the body and the mechanics together.
Golf pain follows the swing.
These are the injuries we see most often in golfers. Tell us where it hurts and what part of the swing brings it on, and we will work backward from there.
Lower Back Pain
The most common golf complaint. Rotational force through the lumbar spine, swing after swing, round after round.
Shoulder Impingement
Pinching, catching or ache at the top of the backswing or through follow-through, from repeated overhead and across-body load.
Golfer’s Elbow
Tendon pain on the inside of the elbow, plus the tendinitis that comes from gripping too hard and taking turf.
Wrist and Hand Pain
Soreness through the lead wrist and hand driven by grip pressure and impact, often worse on mats and out of the rough.
Hip and Knee Pain
Pain from the stance and the weight shift, where the lower body has to brace and rotate at the same time.
Inconsistency and Lost Distance
Ball striking that has gone unreliable, or yardage that has quietly disappeared. Often a mobility or stability limit, not a technique problem.
We treat the pain, then we go after the swing that caused it.
First we settle the tissue down: hands-on therapy, mobility work and corrective exercise to reduce the pain and get the joint moving again. That part is the same work any good clinic should do.
The second part is what makes this a golf program. Dr. Matthew Nelson is Titleist Performance Institute Medical Level 3 Certified, which means your swing gets analyzed the way your body does. Video and movement analysis find the inefficient patterns, the postural imbalances and the improper weight shifts. Then we build the core rotation, shoulder mobility and hip and knee strength that let you swing without paying for it.
No referral needed. Most insurances accepted. In most cases, you can be seen within the same week.
Schedule Your Appointment
No referral needed. Most insurances accepted. In network with 11+ carriers plus Medicare.
Bring the pain and bring the swing. Your first visit is about an hour with your Doctor of Physical Therapy, start to finish, and you leave with a plan.
You’re all set.
We’ll reach out within one business day to confirm your appointment. If you need to speak with us sooner, call us directly.