How to Add Distance & Reduce Pain with TPI Golf Physical Therapy

Golf looks smooth and effortless, but behind every swing is a complex chain of motion involving hips, shoulders, spine, and core. When even one link in the chain is limited, you lose distance, consistency, and confidence—and in many cases, you develop nagging pain.

That’s where TPI golf physical therapy comes in. At Lakas in Sacramento, we help golfers use the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) system to uncover weak links in their body, fix them with targeted strategies, and unlock both power and longevity in their game.

This guide shows you how golf-specific PT can add distance to your drives, reduce pain, and help you enjoy the game at every stage of life.

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What Is TPI Golf Physical Therapy?

The Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) created a movement-based system to connect how your body moves with how your swing looks and feels. A TPI screen evaluates:

• Hip and shoulder mobility
• Thoracic spine rotation
• Core stability and balance
• Functional strength in golf-specific positions

At Lakas, we combine this screen with golf physical therapy to design personalized programs. The result is not just a better swing—but a healthier, more resilient golfer.

The Body-Swing Connection

Research from TPI has shown a direct relationship between physical limitations and common swing faults:

• Limited hip rotation → swaying, sliding, or early extension
• Poor thoracic mobility → over-the-top swing path
• Weak core stability → inconsistent contact and loss of power
• Shoulder restrictions → reduced backswing and follow-through
  
  

Fixing the body corrects these faults at the source, rather than relying only on swing cues.

Why Golfers Lose Distance (and How PT Helps)

Distance isn’t just about clubs or swing speed—it’s about how efficiently your body generates and transfers power. Common reasons golfers lose distance include:

• Reduced hip or spine mobility
• Weak glutes and core
• Limited shoulder turn
• Early fatigue from inefficient movement

With golf-specific PT, we address these limitations so you can:

• Create a bigger backswing turn
• Sequence your body more efficiently
• Generate more ground reaction force
• Maintain club speed longer into your round
  
  

Pain Patterns Golfers Face—and How We Treat Them

Many golfers in Sacramento come to us because pain is limiting their game. The most common issues include:

• Low back pain after a round
• Shoulder impingement or rotator cuff irritation
• Elbow tendinitis (“golfer’s elbow”
• Hip tightness or labral irritation

At Lakas, our golf physical therapy integrates manual therapy, corrective exercise, and sport-specific retraining to relieve pain while keeping you on the course.

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The Role of Strength and Mobility Training

Strength and mobility are the foundation of every golf swing. A smart program focuses on:

• Hips & glutes for power and stability
• Thoracic spine for rotational mobility
• Core control for consistency and injury prevention
• Shoulders for a smooth, pain-free swing path
  
  

By blending mobility drills with strength work, we help golfers not only fix pain but also build lasting resilience.

How a TPI Program Works at Lakas

When you come to our Sacramento clinic for a TPI golf physical therapy program, here’s what to expect:

1. TPI Screen – Assess mobility, stability, and swing-related limitations.
2. Movement Assessment – Deeper look at strength, balance, and functional patterns.
3. Customized Plan – A tailored blend of manual therapy, corrective exercises, and golf-specific drills.
4. Progressive Training – Programs evolve as you improve mobility, strength, and swing mechanics.
5. On-Course Transfer – Strategies to ensure your body changes translate to actual swing performance.
   
   

Who Benefits Most from Golf Physical Therapy?

Golf-specific PT isn’t just for pros. It helps:

• Competitive golfers looking for performance gains
• Recreational golfers frustrated by nagging pain
• Older golfers who want to maintain mobility and enjoy the game longer
• Athletes returning from injury who need safe progression back to play

Wherever you fall on the spectrum, the principles are the same: fix the body, fix the swing.

Why Sacramento Golfers Choose Lakas

At Lakas PT, we believe golf performance and pain relief go hand in hand. Our one-on-one care model ensures you get personalized attention every session, without the limitations of insurance-driven rehab. We bring together clinical expertise, TPI methodology, and a passion for helping golfers move—and play—better.

Play Longer, Stronger, and Pain-Free

Adding distance and reducing pain doesn’t come from quick fixes. It comes from addressing your body, your movement, and your swing together. With TPI golf physical therapy at  Lakas in Sacramento, you’ll discover a smarter way to train—one that keeps you competitive, confident, and enjoying golf for years to come.