Golf Well Beyond Retirement: How to Stay on the Course for Years to Come

Golf isn’t just a game—it’s a lifestyle. For many of our patients, retirement doesn’t signal the end of their time on the course; it’s the beginning of a new chapter filled with more time to play the game they love. At Evergreen Spine & Sports Medicine, we see athletes of all ages, but some of our most inspiring patients are those who are determined to keep golfing well beyond retirement, into their 60s, 70s, and even 80s.

So, what’s the key to longevity in golf? It comes down to joint health, soft tissue mobility, and an active commitment to recovery. Here’s how we help aging golfers stay in the game.

The Demands of the Golf Swing on the Aging Body

While golf may seem like a low-impact sport, the golf swing is a highly dynamic movement that places significant demands on the spine, shoulders, hips, and wrists. As we age, reduced mobility, stiffness, and wear-and-tear injuries can creep in, making it harder to rotate, stabilize, and swing efficiently without pain.

Common complaints we see from aging golfers include:

• Lower back stiffness or pain

• Shoulder mobility issues

• Hip tightness or bursitis

• Tendonitis in the elbow or wrist

• Muscle imbalances and overuse injuries

Fortunately, these are all treatable and manageable with the right combination of care and proactive maintenance.

Our Approach to Keeping You Golfing for Life

At Evergreen Spine & Sports Medicine, our treatment philosophy is rooted in optimizing how your body moves and recovers. For aging athletes, that means addressing not just the pain—but the underlying dysfunction. Here’s how we do it:

Chiropractic Adjustments

Regular adjustments keep your spine aligned, improve joint mobility, and reduce nerve irritation that can interfere with smooth movement—especially in the lower back and neck during your swing.

Active Release Technique (ART)

ART targets scar tissue and adhesions in your muscles and fascia. It’s highly effective for restoring range of motion and relieving soft tissue tension in areas like the shoulders, hips, and forearms.

Dry Needling

This therapy addresses trigger points deep within the muscle to reduce pain, release knots, and improve flexibility—perfect for stubborn tightness that affects your swing mechanics.

Massage Therapy

Focused massage can relieve chronic tension, improve circulation, and support recovery. It’s a great tool for managing soreness after a long day on the course.

Assisted Stretching

Stretching with a trained provider helps improve flexibility in key golf-related areas like the hips, hamstrings, and thoracic spine. The goal is a freer, more fluid swing without compensation or strain.

Shockwave Therapy

For acute sprain/strains, degenerative changes or stubborn soft tissue issues—like tendonitis or calcifications—Shockwave Therapy stimulates healing, reduces inflammation, and breaks up adhesions in deep tissue. It’s ideal for golfers recovering from injury or looking to extend their playing years.

Recovery Tools by Hyperice

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Stay in the Game - Longer and Stronger - Golf Well Beyond Retirement

Golf is a sport that rewards consistency, strategy, and patience—all qualities that improve with age. But staying physically capable of playing the game you love requires intentional care for your body.

If you're looking to maintain your golf game, avoid injury, and move pain-free through every round, our team at Evergreen Spine & Sports Medicine is here to help.

You’ve worked hard to earn your time on the course—now let’s make sure you can enjoy it for years to come.

📍 Book an appointment today and get back to swinging with confidence.

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