Long tournament weeks magnify small mobility limitations.

• The two biggest culprits I saw:
• Poor thoracic rotation
• Limited hip internal rotation mobility

When these areas don’t move well, players compensate through their lower back — especially with early side bend, early extension, or forced rotation. Combine this with flights, hotel beds, practice rounds, and back-to-back events, and it’s no surprise that low back pain becomes the #1 request in the treatment room.

Lead hip symptoms typically came from:

• Limited lead hip rotation
• Players over-shifting aggressively into their lead side
• Fatigue and volume loading during the week

Understanding a golfer’s unique hip anatomy is essential — and is a core part of the TPI Body-Swing Connection model. Not every hip is built the same, and technique often needs to be tailored accordingly.

One of the most under-appreciated mobility requirements in golf is neck rotation. You simply need adequate neck motion to achieve a tour-level pivot.
Professional golfers often request neck treatment due to:

• The increased number of swings during back-to-back tournaments
• Long periods looking down while practising putting
• Travel fatigue: flights, car trips, poor sleep, hotel pillows

This load accumulates fast, and hands-on treatment becomes essential to keep them feeling loose and performing at their best.