Introduction

Your golf swing is all about proper body mechanics. A good golf swing requires full rotational capacity of nearly every joint involved and must be done efficiently, easily, explosively, and repeatedly. Many swing faults are directly attributable to poor joint mobility, resulting from soft-tissue restrictions.

Here at The League Chiropractic, we provide you with a means to improve and enhance your golf performance by identifying and releasing restrictions that inhibit performance and cause injuries.

Improving Your Swing

Problems in your swing often occur because of a tight shoulder, tightness in the hip joint, spinal injuries, and repetitive strain injuries.  When rotation of the shoulder is restricted, the body compensates with excessive spinal rotation.  Because most people lack flexibility in their spines, this can result in back injury.

The effect of a tight shoulder

Golfers will notice that they have difficulties either keeping their eyes on the gold ball or maintaining an optimal swing plane.  These problems result in shots that are either too fat or too thin. When a golfer attempts to compensate at the shoulder joint, the chances of a hook or a slice increases.

The effect of tightness in the hip joint

Tightness in the hip joint rotational muscles places additional strain on the rotational requirements of the shoulder or spine. Often a golfer will compensate by lifting up during the back swing and then chop down on the ball resulting in a fat shot.

The effect of shoulder and spinal shortcomings

Wrist and elbow injuries often occur when the body does not have the capacity to effectively compensate at either the shoulder or spine. The wrists are then over-used to drive as well as decelerate the golf club.

Come in for an evaluation to improve your swing

These swing faults are often easily corrected by addressing the physical restriction the golfer has in their body.  A chiropractor can address these restrictions and tailor a personalized plan to improve your swing.  The League Chiropractic specializes in sports wellness and often addresses the concerns of active athletes.

Applying Soft Tissue and ART Techniques to Golf

Once the shortened muscles are identified, ART treatment works to break up the adhesion and scar tissue, returning integrity back to the soft tissue. This is done by:

• Maintaining a contact on the adhesion, with the muscle in a shortened position.
• Elongating the muscle along its fiber orientation to break up the adhesion.
• Once the adhesion is broken up, the soft-tissue can glide unimpeded, allowing you to reach the positions your golf professionals are showing you without tension, pain, or further injury.

Make an Appointment

By Phone

Call us at (858) 452-3734 and our helpful front office staff will be happy to assist you in making an appointment with Doctor Todd Plutchok, D.C.

E-mail Us With Your Appointment Request

You can email us with your appointment request here by emailing  DrTodd@TheSportsAndWellnessDC.com.  Just send us your Name, Email Address, and Phone Number, with your desired time.  Initial Visits normally last 45-55 minutes.  For normal clinic hours, click here.

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