“I Lost My Swing—Until I Found Hope” 

Meet Steve, a weekend golfer whose game hit a wall… 

The Turning Point 

Steve loved weekend rounds with friends—until a twinge in his lower back turned into full-blown pain. He couldn’t bend properly, his swing lost its rhythm, and every follow-through was agony. Driving became painful, and that long par-5 8th became his nemesis.

A short coach’s tip became a life-saver: “Get evaluated—this isn’t just soreness.” 

Axcess Accident Center Provides Evaluations and a Focused Approach

Axcess Accident Center is the Best of State in Sports Rehab for Utah. We offer multiple options for healing the Golfer’s Aches and Pains. We are less than a mile from the Glendale Golf Course and are ready to help Monday through Friday. Located at 2250 S. Redwood Rd in West Valley – 385-275-0072. You can also schedule online at Axcessac.com. 

Learn more about what Steve did in his journey of getting evaluated.  

1. Chiropractic: Resetting Mechanics 

Steve’s exam revealed spinal misalignments—the classic result of rotational stress from repetitive swings. With gentle adjustments and spinal assessments, his chiropractic doc restored motion, eased muscle guarding, and rebalanced his core. Within a few sessions, Steve was bending again—pain-free. 

2. Dry Needling: Releasing the Tension 

Despite better spine alignment, Steve’s paraspinal muscles and forearms still locked up mid-round. His chiropractor added dry needling to the mix—pinpointing trigger points in his low back and forearms. Within days, stiffness loosened, posture stabilized, and his swing felt less ‘stuck.’ 

3. Graston Technique (IASTM): Breaking Down Scar Tissue 

Next came Graston therapy—stainless-steel tools gliding over muscle and tendon fascia to break down micro-adhesions from years of repetitive strain. Steve noticed smoother rotation and deeper shoulders without tight bands pulling his swing off-plane. 

4. Cupping: Renewing Circulation 

After a long round or practice session, Steve still felt lingering tightness around his shoulders and back. Cupping flipped the script—lifting fascia, boosting blood flow, and opening tissue like a reset button. He reported feeling more mobile and recovered faster between rounds. 

5. Ozone Injections: Healing the Elbow 

Then came the shocker—Steve started getting stabs of pain on the outer elbow: early signs of tennis elbow from overcompensation in his swing. Rather than cortisone (which can delay recovery), his provider offered prolozone/ozone injections near the ligament attachment. Clinical studies in epicondylitis show ozone can reduce pain, improve function, and often outperform steroids. After just a few treatments, Steve felt strength return and tenderness fade. 

Integrating the Therapies 

What made the difference isn’t any single method—it was the combined protocol:

The Comeback Round 

Six weeks later, Steve was back on the course. His swing was smooth, he felt powerful through the bag, and he finished his round without shoulder or elbow pain. He told us:

“I’m not just playing again—I’m finally playing like I want to.” 

Final Takeaways 

1. Don’t ignore pain—keep your swing mechanics in check.
   2. Treat the body as a system, not isolated parts.
   3. Integrated care = faster recovery + better results.
   4. Ozone injections offer real, lasting relief—without the downsides of steroids.If you or someone you know is stuck in pain, reach out to a qualified provider offering these modalities. With the right plan, your best round yet could be just around the corner. Call 385-275-0072 or learn more at AxcessAC.com  – We also have locations in Utah County. American Fork, Provo and Spanish Fork. To reach all locations, call 801-701-8222. We look forward to helping each Golfer Live Their Extraordinary Life. 

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