Golf Swing Diagnostics: Improve Your Swing, Reduce Injury Risk
What is Golf Swing Diagnostics?
Your golf swing is a complex, full-body movement that requires proper mechanics, mobility, and stability. Even small misalignments in your spine, hips, shoulders, or wrists can lead to inconsistent shots, lost power, and increased injury risk.
At Chase Chiropractic, we use Golf Swing Diagnostics—a specialized assessment that analyzes your movement, identifies biomechanical inefficiencies, and helps you optimize your swing for power, accuracy, and longevity.
Whether you’re a professional golfer, weekend enthusiast, or just starting out, our comprehensive golf performance program ensures that your body moves efficiently for a smooth, pain-free swing.
Why Golfers Need Chiropractic Care
Golf requires repeated, high-velocity movements that put stress on your spine, shoulders, hips, and wrists. Common issues include:
- Poor Swing Mechanics – Misalignment in the spine, hips, or shoulders leading to inconsistent ball striking
- Limited Range of Motion – Stiffness in the neck, shoulders, or lower back reducing power and flexibility
- Lower Back Strain – One of the most common injuries in golfers due to excessive spinal rotation
- Hip & Knee Imbalances – Weak or tight hip muscles affecting balance, swing rotation, and follow-through
- Wrist & Elbow Pain – Tendonitis, golfer’s elbow, and wrist strain from gripping and swinging
- Core Weakness & Instability – Leading to poor posture, loss of control, and increased injury risk
Our Golf Swing Diagnostics Program pinpoints the root causes of these issues, helping you play better, hit farther, and avoid injury.
How Golf Swing Diagnostics Works
Our data-driven approach identifies physical limitations that may be restricting your swing, causing pain, or limiting performance.
- Postural & Spinal Alignment Analysis – Examining spinal mobility, balance, and posture to ensure a neutral, stable swing
- Range of Motion Testing – Assessing flexibility in the hips, shoulders, and spine to maximize rotation and power
- Muscle Strength & Stability Assessment – Identifying imbalances or weaknesses that affect swing efficiency
- Functional Movement Screening – Detecting movement inefficiencies that cause swing inconsistencies
- Injury Risk Evaluation – Preventing common golf-related injuries before they happen
This comprehensive evaluation allows us to create a customized treatment plan to enhance your golf performance.
Our Approach to Golf Performance Optimization
- Increase flexibility & mobility for a more fluid, powerful swing
- Improve spinal alignment to optimize posture & reduce swing compensations
- Strengthen core & stabilizing muscles for better balance & control
- Enhance joint function to prevent elbow, wrist, and lower back injuries
- Reduce muscle tightness & improve recovery after long rounds
Chiropractic Treatments for Golfers
We use a combination of advanced chiropractic techniques and sports therapy to maximize swing efficiency and prevent injuries.
Active Release Technique (ART) – Improving Mobility & Swing Rotation
ART is a soft tissue therapy that releases adhesions, reduces muscle tightness, and restores flexibility in key golf muscles, including:
- Shoulders & rotator cuff for smoother backswing & follow-through
- Hips & lower back for greater swing rotation & power
- Forearms & wrists to prevent elbow & wrist pain
MedX Strength Training – Enhancing Stability & Power
The MedX system isolates and strengthens muscles needed for a stable, powerful swing, helping:
- Improve spinal strength & stability for better swing mechanics
- Enhance shoulder strength for increased clubhead speed
- Increase core endurance to maintain form throughout the game
DRX9000 & DRX9000C Spinal Decompression – Relieving Back Pain & Improving Spinal Mobility
Golf requires significant spinal rotation, which can place excessive strain on the lower back and cervical spine. The DRX9000 and DRX9000C spinal decompression systems provide:
- Relief from lower back pain caused by excessive swing rotation
- Increased spinal flexibility for a smoother, more controlled swing
- Prevention of disc compression & nerve irritation affecting movement
For golfers experiencing chronic lower back discomfort, herniated discs, or stiffness, spinal decompression can restore mobility and reduce pain, allowing you to play without limitations.
LightMD Photobiomodulation – Reducing Pain & Improving Recovery
This low-level laser therapy (LLLT) helps golfers by:
- Reducing inflammation in the back, shoulders, and elbows
- Accelerating muscle recovery after practice or tournaments
- Improving flexibility for smoother movement patterns
MyoVision & Thermal Vision Diagnostics – Precision Golf Movement Assessments
Using high-tech scanning tools, we analyze:
- Muscle imbalances affecting your swing mechanics
- Postural misalignments leading to inconsistent shots
- Nerve interference that may limit movement & control
This data-driven approach creates a personalized plan for improving swing efficiency and injury prevention.
ALINE Orthotics – Enhancing Foot Stability & Ground Force (If applicable)
Foot mechanics play a crucial role in maintaining balance and generating power in a golf swing. ALINE Orthotics help:
- Improve weight transfer & balance for better shot accuracy
- Reduce foot & ankle fatigue during long rounds
- Prevent knee & lower back stress caused by improper foot alignment