The Rotational Athlete’s Achilles Heel: Why Your T-Spine Might Be Holding You Back
If you’re a golfer dealing with back pain, tight shoulders, or lost power in your swing…
There’s one part of your body you might be missing: your T-spine.
That’s short for thoracic spine — the middle part of your back between your shoulder blades.
And it plays a huge role in your golf swing.
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Why the T-Spine Matters for Golf
Your T-spine is supposed to rotate.
That rotation helps your swing feel smooth and powerful.
But if that area is stiff or tight, your body will find a way to make up for it.
That’s when you start to see:
• Low back pain (because your lower spine moves too much)
• Shoulder or elbow pain (from poor movement patterns)
• Less power and bad swing timing
Your body is smart. If one area isn’t doing its job, another part will try to help — even if it wasn’t built for that job. Over time, that leads to pain and poor performance.
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Good News: It’s Fixable
The T-spine is one of the easiest areas to improve — if you train it the right way.
You don’t need hours of stretching. Just a few focused moves, like:
• Open books
• Quadruped rotations
• Foam roller extensions
Even a few minutes a day can unlock better movement, faster swings, and less pain.
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We Can Help You Find the Root Problem
At Apex Performance Institute, we don’t guess.
We test your movement from head to toe to see what’s working and what’s not.
Then we build a plan to help you move better, feel better, and play better.
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Book Your Free Discovery Visit
If you want to find out whether your T-spine is holding back your game…
Let’s take a look.
Click the link below to book your FREE 30-minute Discovery Visit.
Let’s unlock the swing you’re meant to have.
