Physical therapy built for golfers
The golf swing puts unique demands on the body: high-velocity rotation through the hips and spine, repetitive load on the shoulders and elbows, and the steady grip pressure of 18 holes. Most golfers play through pain longer than they should — by the time something forces a break, the injury has been building for weeks. A physical therapist can identify what's driving the pain, build a plan around your body and your schedule, and get you back to playing without flaring it.
Common golf injuries we treat
- Low back pain — the #1 golf injury
- Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) and tennis elbow (lateral)
- Rotator cuff strains and shoulder impingement
- Hip pain (lead-hip and trail-hip)
- Wrist tendinopathy and impact injuries
- Knee pain from rotational load
- Thoracic stiffness limiting your turn
How PT helps golfers
Your first visit is an evaluation over video. Your PT asks about your handicap, your play volume (rounds per week, practice schedule), what hurts, and where in your swing it hurts. They'll have you move through the patterns that aggravate your symptoms — and often through specific swing-related ranges of motion — to identify what's contributing.
Treatment is exercise-driven: mobility work for the hips and thoracic spine, progressive loading for tendinopathies, strengthening for core and rotational stability, and load-management guidance for your playing schedule. You'll get clear direction on which sessions to keep, which to modify, and how to safely return to full rounds. Between visits you can message your PT directly if something flares after a long round.
What to expect
First visit is about 60 minutes over a secure video call. Follow-ups are 30–45 minutes. Most golfers notice meaningful improvement in 2–6 weeks of consistent work. Your program is built around staying on the course when you safely can — not sitting out a season.