Low Back Pain in Golf: Understanding the Load-Capacity Model

Low Back Pain in Golf: Understanding the Load-Capacity Model

September 11, 2025 · 14 min · Episode 33

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This episode discusses low back pain in golfers and explains the Load-Capacity Model while offering strategies for resilience on the course.

Low back pain impacts golfers at every level of the game. Research shows it's not the result of a single swing fault or posture. In this episode, I explain the Load–Capacity Model—how pain develops when demands exceed the body’s capacity—and share strategies to build resilience and durability on the course.

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