Golf Injury Treatment - Spokane, WA
Reviewed By: Stephen Byers, DC CSCS
GOING BEYOND PAR
Get Back to Enjoying Golf Again
A complete diagnostic and recovery program for Spokane golfers -- built around one question: is my golf swing causing my pain, or is my pain affecting my golf swing? We find the answer with data, then build the plan that gets you back on the course and enjoying the game again.
The Problem Most Golf Care Misses
Pain in golf isn't coming from where you've been told to look
Most golf-related pain gets treated in one of two ways: as a swing issue (more lessons) or a body issue (rest, ice, adjustments). Both can be part of the picture, but neither answers the question that actually matters — can your body physically do what your swing is asking it to?
A swing coach can identify what your swing should look like. Imaging can rule out structural damage. Neither tells you if you have the necessary mobility, stability, power and firing sequence to get your swing where it needs to be so you can perform and stay healthy.
That's the gap Going Beyond Par was built to close. We assess your body and your swing together, figure out which one is driving the pain, and build the plan around the answer.
Who It's For
Built for Spokane golfers at every level
Going Beyond Par is for golfers dealing with low back pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, wrist pain, or knee pain — whether it's a recent flare-up or something that's been nagging for seasons.
It's also for golfers who aren't in acute pain but keep running into the same physical limitations: the back that tightens late in the round, the shoulder that won't load, the hips that won't turn through the ball.
You don't have to be a competitive player to benefit. We work with weekend golfers, club members, league competitors, and a handful of serious amateurs. The program scales to wherever you are and whatever you want from your game — whether that's getting through 18 holes without pain or rebuilding the physical foundation your swing depends on.
If you're not sure whether your situation fits, that's exactly what the first visit is for.
What's Included
A complete clinical recovery program for golfers
01
FULL MOVEMENT ASSESSMENT
Every program starts with a Movement Assessment — a full-body evaluation of your mobility, stability, and movement patterns, not just the area that hurts. This reveals the physical limitations that may be feeding into your problems on the course.
02
GOLF-SPECIFIC BIOMECHANICAL TESTING
We assess your strength, power, and swing mechanics to see how your physical limitations connect to your swing pattern. Understanding whether your pain is coming from physical restrictions, swing mechanics, or both is what shapes everything that follows.
03
SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC CARE
Targeted sports chiropractic adjustments restore motion to stiff joints and reduce irritation in the affected areas. Soft-tissue treatment helps release tight muscles and calm down the pain so you can move and train.
04
GOLF-SPECIFIC REHABILITATION
We use targeted exercise to wake up the areas of your body that have been too locked up to work properly, then strengthen them so the problem doesn't come straight back. This is the part that makes the results stick. Enjoy self-help videos accessed through your patient account to help you remember how to do the assigned exercises.
05
RETURN TO PLAY PLANNING
We use our Going Beyond Par training guide to help you understand how to warm-up, train between rounds, and manage load so you can stay in the game--not just recover from it.
Total Investment: Estimated to be $459 to $899 depending on your medical insurance coverage. Typically medical insurance covers the initial Movement Assessment, sports chiropractic care and any golf-specific rehabilitation.
What Makes it Different
Why this isn't just sports chiropractic for golfers
It's diagnostic, not just therapeutic. Most clinics treat what hurts. We focus on understanding why it hurts — by looking at how your body and your swing interact.
The biomechanics testing is the differentiator. No other Spokane sports chiropractor combines a movement assessment with motion-capture swing analysis. This is what lets us answer the body-vs-swing question with data, not assumptions.
It's built around getting you back to your routine. Every part of the program is structured to leave you with a plan you can run on your own. We're not in the business of keeping you the same.
It works alongside your coach. If you have a swing coach, the data from your biomechanics testing helps inform their work too. We're a complement to instruction, not a replacement for it.
Common Question
Will this help me play better, or just play without pain?
The honest answer is that this is a clinical program, not a performance program. The goal is to address the pain and physical limitations that are getting in the way of your game.
That said, when we restore the mobility, stability, and movement patterns your swing requires, many golfers do find performance benefits. They're more comfortable, more consistent, and able to play more often. Whether that translates into shooting lower scores depends on a lot of factors that live outside the clinic — your practice habits, your swing mechanics, your equipment, the time you put in. We're focused on the part we can actually help you with.
If your physical limitations are the bottleneck, we'll address those. If your swing mechanics are the primary issue, we'll tell you that and recommend continuing work with a coach.
What to Expect
Realistic recovery timelines
Every golfer is different, but here's what we typically see based on the nature of the issue.
6-8 VISITS
Acute Flare-up
Recent onset, first-time issue. Fast response with the right treatment and activity modification
4-8 WEEKS
Persistent or Recurring Pain
Pain that has been present for weeks or months, or keeps coming back. Requires addressing the underlying movement dysfunctions.
8-16 WEEKS
Performance Rebuild
Full recovery requires building the necessary mobility, strength and swing mechanics needed to stay pain-free for the long term.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions golfers ask us about our Going Beyond Par Recovery Program
Q: Do I need to be injured to do this program?
A: Not necessarily. Many golfers start the program because they're recovering from something that didn't fully resolve, dealing with recurring flare-ups, or noticing physical limitations that are affecting their game. The Movement Assessment will help clarify where you are and what makes sense from there.
Q: How is this different from working with a swing coach?
A: A swing coach diagnoses and improves your swing. We diagnose and address the physical side — your mobility, stability, and any limitations affecting how your body moves during the swing. The two work together, and the data from our biomechanics testing can give your coach better information to work with.
Q: Where is the golf biomechanics testing done?
A: The biomechanics testing is performed off-site at our partner facility, which has the equipment needed for a proper swing analysis. Your movement assessment, chiropractic care, and rehabilitation all happen at our Spokane clinic.
Q: Is the biomechanics testing covered by medical insurance?
A: No. The biomechanics testing is a cash service ($299) performed off-site at our partner facility. Most patients use insurance for the movement assessment, sports chiropractic, and rehabilitation portion of care.
Q: What if I'm not sure I need the full program?
A: Start with the Movement Assessment. It gives you a clear medical picture of your situation and you'll leave with a real understanding of whether the full Going Beyond Par program is the right fit--or whether something smaller makes sense. You're not committing to anything else by booking it.
Q: Do I have to be a serious golfer to benefit?
A: No. We work with weekend players, club members, league competitors, and a handful of competitive amateurs. The program scales to wherever you are and whatever you want from your game.
Q: How long does the whole program take to complete?
A: Most golfers finish the active care portion in 4-8 weeks. The training guide and the maintenance work are yours from there.
Q: Can I do the program off-season?
A: The off-season can be one of the best times to do it. Working through your limitations over the winter means you head into spring with a body that's ready to play — instead of spending the first month of the season rehabbing.
Q: What is the Going Beyond Par training guide?
A: Our Going Beyond Par training guide is our self-help overview of how to structure your golf plan so you can avoid pain and enhance your performance. It is available for purchase in our store on the website and included for those who complete the golf biomechanics testing.