25/02/2026
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⛳ Spotlight On: Golf
Didn’t someone once say, “Golf is a good walk spoiled”? What little did they know! Living here in coastal Angus we’re lucky to have some of the most beautiful and challenging links courses right on our doorstep. Sea air, wind off the North Sea, firm ground underfoot… it’s hardly a bad place to spend a few hours.
But leisurely? Not quite.
An 18-hole round is miles of walking over uneven terrain, combined with repeated rotational power, balance under load, grip endurance and controlled deceleration. Sports science shows the golf swing is a full-body movement - force generated from the ground, travelling through the legs and hips, through the trunk, and out through the shoulders, arms and wrists.
It’s certainly not just a “swing of the arms.” It’s coordinated, sequenced, rotational power.
A typical golf swing involves:
• ⛳ rotation predominantly in one direction
• ⛳ separation between hips and shoulders (often called the “X-factor”)
• ⛳ strong glute activation to stabilise the pelvis
• ⛳ controlled rotation through the upper back
• ⛳ repeated loading through the lead shoulder and wrist
Add in wind resistance on a links course and uneven lies, and your stabilising muscles work even harder.
.. And it’s very one-sided. Over time, that repeated asymmetry can lead to:
• ⛳ one hip tightening more than the other
• ⛳ reduced upper back rotation
• ⛳ lower back stiffness after a round
• ⛳ shoulder or neck tension, especially during a busy playing season
If rotation becomes restricted higher up the chain, the lower back often ends up compensating, which is why so many golfers feel it there.
KCR treatment works through the whole kinetic chain rather than chasing the sore bit. The aim is to restore balance left-to-right, reduce compensatory tension and allow joints to move more freely within their natural alignment.
For golfers around here, that can mean:
• ⛳ smoother rotation
• ⛳ less post-round tightness
• ⛳ more comfortable movement between rounds
Golf might look like “just a walk”…but it’s a full workout in disguise 😉
If you’re out on the links most weekends, this one’s for you. If not, tag the golfer in your life.
If you'd like to book in yourself or a loved-one for a KCR treatment get in touch. More info in the link below.
More “Spotlight On” posts coming soon 💜
