Golf Pain

One of the biggest myths I hear from people with golf-related pain in Austin is that they’ve been told by other practitioners to simply rest. But many are left wondering: “What exactly does rest mean?” Often, they assume it means doing absolutely nothing, like lying on the couch and hoping the pain will go away on its own, similar to the old days when patients were put on traction in hospitals for weeks. I always tell people that if you’ve rested for a few days or a week, and the pain remains or returns once you resume your day-to-day activities, there’s likely an underlying cause that needs to be addressed. During recovery, a controlled approach is crucial. For instance, if it’s your shoulder, you may need to limit the intensity of activity, but it’s important to keep it moving to maintain muscle function without overstraining it.