Why Every Golfer Needs Physical Therapy: Insights from Our Latest Videos and Posts

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As a physical therapist and golf fitness specialist, I see one thing over and over again—golfers chasing performance without taking care of the body that swings the club. At PAR 5 Physical Therapy, we focus on helping golfers move better, play longer, and avoid those nagging injuries that can derail their season. If you’ve been following our latest content on YouTube and Instagram, you know we’re on a mission to make physical therapy a key part of every golfer’s game plan.

Here’s a deep dive into what we’ve been sharing and why it matters to your performance on the course.

Golf Isn’t Just a Skill Sport—It’s a Movement Sport

Most golfers work hard to fix their swing, but they forget to fix their body. If your hips can’t rotate, your spine is stiff, or your shoulders lack control, your swing mechanics will suffer no matter how many lessons you take.

Our recent YouTube video, “Who's Your Physical Therapist?”, speaks directly to this. I break down what it means to have a PT who understands both your orthopedic needs and your performance goals. Not every clinic or provider is going to speak “golf,” but we do—every day.

We also dropped a new video on “Physical Therapy for Golf Injuries”, where we covered some of the most common pain points: low back pain, elbow tendonitis, and hip issues. If any of that sounds familiar, it’s because most golfers deal with it at some point. And the solution isn’t rest—it’s movement, done the right way.

Quick Fixes Don’t Exist—But Smart Habits Do

On Instagram, we’ve been putting out a series of Reels to get you thinking differently about how you train for golf. These quick videos are packed with actionable tips that are easy to implement—whether you’re warming up before a round or training in the gym.

✅ “Golfers, STOP Doing This…” – In this reel, we point out one of the most common swing faults we see from an injury and performance standpoint and what to do instead. You don’t need to grind through pain—your body is trying to tell you something.

✅ “Pressed for Time? Try This Multijoint Couplet” – You don’t need a 90-minute workout to get stronger and more mobile. This reel shows a time-efficient pairing of movements that challenge your core, hips, and shoulders—all critical for a strong and repeatable swing.

These tips aren’t just for pros. They’re for everyday golfers who want to feel better, move better, and shoot lower scores.

Physical Therapy is Golf Performance Training

Let’s be clear—you don’t need to be injured to benefit from physical therapy. What we do at PAR 5 PT is so much more than rehab. It’s about identifying inefficiencies, building durability, and improving function so you can perform at your best year-round.

When you book a golf-specific evaluation with us, you’ll get:

• A head-to-toe movement assessment

• Mobility and stability testing

• Swing-specific analysis

• A custom plan that blends corrective exercise, manual therapy, and performance training

Whether you’re prepping for a tournament or just want to keep playing into your 60s and beyond, this is the foundation that keeps you on the course.

Make 2025 Your Best Year of Golf Yet

As we move through the 2025 season, make this the year you stop ignoring the aches and pains, the tight hips, or the inconsistent swing. Physical therapy might be the missing link between where your game is and where it could be.

🎥 Watch the videos on our YouTube channel
📲 Follow the daily tips on our Instagram
📝 Book your golf-specific assessment at PAR 5 Physical Therapy and make a commitment to your body and your game.

Let’s get to work.

PAR 5 Physical Therapy specializes in helping active individuals in Morris County, NJ, get back to exercising and working out pain-free without taking time off or relying on injections or pain medication. PAR5PT offers physical therapy and performance services to all populations, with specialties in Orthopedics, Golf Fitness Training and Rehab, Manual Therapy Techniques, and Wellness Services.

If you have questions about anything, big or small, just call or text 973-490-4955.