Golf Exercises for Improving Thoracic Spine Mobility

The thoracic spine, or upper back, is incredibly important for golf. It allows you to take a full shoulder turn, takes stress off your lower back during golf, and can improve your swing speed. As a physical therapist and strength coach, I give golfers exercises for thoracic spine flexility a lot - here are my favorites!

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Dr. Joseph Combs PT, DPT, TPI Certified from Cincinnati, OH.

Online golf and tennis flexibility programs: https://513pt.thinkific.com/

Precision nutrition certified

Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy (7 years of training on how the body works)
⭐ Lookup license here: https://elicense.ohio.gov/OH_HomePage

Titleist Performance Institute Certified - Level 1 & 2 Medical, Level 1 Fitness, Level 1 & 2 Power (an intimate understanding of how the body behaves in the golf swing)
⭐ Lookup TPI certification here: https://www.mytpi.com/experts/Jcombs1026

Background in biomechanics research (5 years) working in a movement analysis laboratory

Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

College educator: Kinesiology, Motor Learning & Movement Control, Exercise Prescription & Testing