Author name: Paul Hendricks

Back Pain, Back Pain Relief

Why Your Back Hurts After Golf (And Why It’s Not Just “Getting Older”)

If you play golf in Austin, there’s a good chance you’ve had some version of this conversation with yourself.

You finish a round. You feel fine on the course. Then you get in the car, drive home, and by the time you stand up in the driveway your lower back has locked up.

Or you wake up the next morning stiff, sore, and moving like someone twenty years older.

Low back pain is far and away the most common complaint we see in golfers. And the most common explanation golfers give for it is age.

That explanation is usually wrong — and believing it costs people rounds they didn’t need to lose.

Uncategorized

The 5 Most Common Golf Injuries We See in Austin Golfers (And How to Prevent Them)

Golf may not involve tackles, collisions, or sprinting, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy on the body. Every golf swing creates a powerful chain reaction throughout the body.

The feet push into the ground. The hips rotate. The core transfers energy. The shoulders, arms, and wrists deliver the club to the ball.

When any part of that chain isn’t working properly, stress gets redirected elsewhere.
Over time, this can lead to pain, injury, and reduced performance.

Uncategorized

Golf Injuries in Austin Are More Common Than You Think – Here’s How to Stay on the Course and Out of Pain

Golf is one of the most popular ways to stay active in Austin. With great weather, beautiful courses, and a strong golf community, it’s easy to play year-round. The good news is this: most golf injuries are preventable and highly treatable when you understand what’s actually causing them. In this blog, we’ll break down the most common golf injuries, why they happen, and what you can do to keep playing without pain.

Golf

Stop Letting the Game You Love Wear You Down: 5 Costly Health Mistakes Golfers Make—And What to Do Instead

Golf is more than a scorecard. It’s sunrise tee times with friends, the quiet focus over a 6-footer, and the feeling of a well-struck iron sailing toward the flag. That’s why it stings when the body doesn’t match the mind’s picture. Tight hips, a stiff mid-back, fading energy on the back nine—these are the quiet barriers that slowly chip away at confidence and consistency.

Scroll to Top