Golf injury treatment that keeps you on the course

The swing asks for a lot of rotation, fast. When the hips or the upper back cannot rotate enough, the lower back tends to make up the difference, and it is not built to. That is why back pain so often shows up late in a round, after a range session, or the morning after.

We look at how your hips, upper back and core share the load at address, at the top and through impact, treat what is irritated, and build the mobility and strength that takes the pressure off your lower back.

Golfer's elbow is irritation of the tendons on the inside of the elbow; many golfers actually get the outside version (tennis elbow) on their lead arm. Hitting off hard mats, a tight grip, taking a divot or a sudden jump in practice are the usual triggers.

Tendons respond to the right amount of load, not complete rest. We calm things down with hands-on treatment, adjust how much and how you practice for a while, and progress tendon loading so you can hit balls again without the flare-ups.

The lead shoulder works hard at the top of the backswing, and the trail shoulder through the finish. Limited upper-back rotation, stiff shoulder blades or a weak rotator cuff can turn a normal swing into a pinch.

We work out which part of the swing provokes it, restore the movement you are missing, and strengthen the cuff and shoulder blade muscles so the shoulder is not doing all the work.

A good swing turns into the lead hip. If that hip cannot rotate, the twist goes into the knee or the back instead. Hip arthritis, a stiff trail hip or a lead knee that does not like the rotation are all common in experienced golfers.

We measure your hip rotation on both sides, treat what is irritated, and give you the mobility and strength work that lets you turn without pain, plus practical tips for walking the course comfortably.

The lead wrist takes the brunt of impact and of hitting fat shots. Pain on the little-finger side or the thumb side of the wrist is common, and it often gets worse with range work.

We find out which structures are irritated, protect them while they settle, and rebuild grip and forearm strength so the wrist can take impact again.

If your upper back is stiff, your neck and shoulders have to work harder to keep your eyes on the ball while you turn. That shows up as neck pain, tension headaches or a shortened backswing.

Hands-on treatment and a simple daily mobility routine for the upper back usually make a noticeable difference to both comfort and turn.

Most golfers want to know two things after surgery: when can I play, and how do I avoid setting myself back. The answer depends on the surgery, your surgeon's guidance and how your body is responding.

Once your surgeon has cleared you, we build a staged return: putting and chipping, then short irons, then full swings, then walking 9 and 18 holes, with strength and mobility work that keeps each step comfortable.

On Medicare? Medicare rules mean we can't provide medically necessary physical therapy, including post-surgery rehab, to Medicare beneficiaries. We can still help with golf fitness, mobility and performance training. Ask us what is possible.