EP 48: The Truth About Pain and Golf Performance with Dr. Andy Royalty

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📝 Show Notes:

In this episode of The Golf Intervention, we sit down with Dr. Andy Royalty from The Royal Treatment Physical Therapy in Midlothian, Virginia to explore a topic every golfer needs to understand: pain and its impact on performance.

We break down why ignoring pain or “toughing it out” on the course is not only unwise—but often the very thing that holds players back from real improvement.

Dr. Royalty shares clinical insights and practical advice on:

• Why you can’t ignore pain and pretend it won’t affect your swing or results
• The two primary types of pain (acute vs. chronic) and how they’re best treated
• The leading causes of back and elbow pain in golfers—and how to prevent them
• What treatment paths can actually get you out of pain and back to better performance
• Whether or not you should continue playing through injury or after a planned surgery

If you’re a golfer trying to balance the love of the game with the limits of your body, this conversation will give you clarity, direction, and hope.

🔗 Resources & Links:

• Learn more about Dr. Andy Royalty and The Royal Treatment PT: https://www.theroyaltreatmentpt.com
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🎧 Listen now and take your first step toward a pain-free, high-performing golf game.