Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Golfers 

At the Unity Chiropractic & Wellness Center, our Beaverton chiropractor, Dr. Kathy Cantwell, helps people of all ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles get back to the active lifestyle they love. Golf is one of the most popular pastimes in our Oregon community. Dr. Cantwell and her staff have worked with hundreds of golfers over the years dealing with acute or chronic injuries that are holding back their game. 

Are you a golfer? Keep reading to learn more about how chiropractic care can help you!

Common Golfing Injuries

While golf is considered by many to be a low impact game, it actually can be pretty hard on the body at times. Golfing requires a lot of spinal mobility, coordination, balance, and flexibility, and the various demands of the sport can potentially lead to injury in the body. One of the most common golfing-related injuries diagnosed and treated by our chiropractor in Beaverton is golfer's elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, or inflammation and irritation of the muscles and tendons on the inside of the elbow

Another common golf-related injury is low back pain caused by spinal joint subluxations, which are subtle misalignments in the spine caused by stress, poor body mechanics, repeated twisting, and other factors. These misalignments can lead to tension in back muscles and can disrupt the nervous system's ability to function efficiently. As a golfer, your risk factor for developing these or other injuries may increase if you are new to the sport, do too much golf too soon, have improper form, and/or have a history of low back pain. 

How Care From Our Beaverton Chiropractor Can Benefit Local Golfers

Don't let an acute or chronic injury keep you off the green! Beaverton chiropractor,  Dr. Kathy Cantwell offers several chiropractic services that can help golfers return to a pain-free 9- or 18-hole game: 

• Spinal adjustment and manipulations, to realign spinal bones and reduce the intensity of pain signals being sent from the brain
• Modalities including cold laser therapy, interferential therapy, ultrasound therapy, and acupuncture to promote tissue healing and pain relief
• Massage to stimulate blood and lymphatic flow, thereby reducing inflammation and further promoting tissue healing​
• Postural re-education and exercises to correct improper movement patterns and maximize strength and endurance of postural muscles 

Are you a golfer? Keep Your Swing In Check With Your Chiropractor in Beaverton!

To schedule an appointment, call 503-747-3388. Your chiropractor in Beaverton is more than happy to help! We look forward to meeting with you!