Kalamazoo Chiropractic & Rehabilitation

Kalamazoo Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Our goal is to get people back to doing the things they love. Whether you are in pain or your perfor

02/04/2026

Ground force should be the first thing you focus on when looking to gain clubhead speed.

Not rotating faster, not getting the arms to.move faster, but using the ground to create force.

If you want help figuring what's wrong with your swing and why you are losing distance, DM "Screen" for your free Golf Performance Screen.

We will figure out if this is a body issue, swing issue, or equipment issue and give you a plan yo fix it!

02/03/2026

Spinning out is one of the biggest issues I see in the office with golfers trying to hit the ball further.

Spinning out as seen as lack of balance at finish, poor use of lead leg to push into the ground, and over emphasis on clearing the hips.

If you spin out and want to fix this here are the 3 things you need to do.

1. Make sure you have adequate internal rotation in your lead hip.

2. Make sure your brain can use the left leg. 100% of people i have seen in my office do not have the neurologic connection to stabilize and effectively use their left leg.

3. Understand what vertical pushing feels like and how to build it into the golf swing.

01/28/2026

Golfers 40+ often hear about "early extension" in the swing, but the real story usually starts at the feet.

When ground force is not used well - like coming off the trail leg too soon or not driving through the lead leg - the body tends to stand up and move toward the ball instead of turning around the hips.

Learning how to push into the ground and post into the lead leg can help many golfers create a more stable, powerful pivot.

Kalamazoo Chiropractic & Rehabilitation helps golfers explore how their body moves so the swing can be built around their mechanics, not someone else’s.

Discover how movement-based care supports golf performance
Golf friends are invited to share this with someone who is working on their golf swing this season.

01/27/2026

Many golfers in their 40s and beyond notice extra stiffness in the back, hips, or knees during a round. When those limits keep showing up and do not feel normal, it can be a smart time to get things checked by a trusted professional.
At Kalamazoo Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, Dr. Anthony Kopp uses golf-specific movement testing to help golfers understand how old injuries, mobility limits, and swing mechanics all work together.
Movement is medicine - but only when it fits the body swinging the club.
Know a golfer who keeps “toughing it out” on the course? Tag them and share this with the golf group.

Discover how a Golf Performance Assessment in Kalamazoo may support long-term golf and active living. 👉 https://kalamazoochirorehab.com/golf

01/25/2026

Those low, left hooking shots on the golf course often start with how the upper body moves. When the upper body is not well connected, the club can slide behind, the body drifts out in front, and the swing has to be snapped over at the last second.

Many golfers in their 40s and beyond see this pattern without realizing it is a movement issue, not just a swing flaw.

At Kalamazoo Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, golf performance assessments look at how the spine, shoulders, and hips move to support a more connected swing.

Movement is medicine - especially when it matches the demands of a golf swing.

Call 269-388-6366 to learn more about scheduling a golf performance assessment.

Tag a golf buddy who is always talking about low hooks on the course.

Call to learn more about golf performance assessments. 👉 tel:269-388-6366

01/24/2026

Early extension is one of the most common swing flaws our team sees in golfers around Kalamazoo.Most golfers know the first type - when the whole body drifts toward the ball on the downswing. But there is a second type too: the lead hip starts to turn back, then the trail hip suddenly drives toward the ball.

Both can make solid contact tougher and can add extra stress through the lower back. Movement is medicine when it fits the body.

A Golf Performance Assessment at Kalamazoo Chiropractic & Rehabilitation looks at how the hips, spine, and core are working together.

Tag a golf buddy who talks about early extension all the time and might enjoy learning more about their swing.

Book a Golf Performance Assessment to explore your swing mechanics 👉
Comment "ASSESS" to get on the schedule

01/23/2026

Many golfers hear "stop early extending," but the real question is *when* the body extends.
Is the body thrusting toward the ball in the backswing, during transition, or in the downswing?
That timing is what often separates helpful extension from what coaches call early extension.
In our January golf workshop at Kalamazoo Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, Dr. Anthony Kopp will walk through two common types of early extension and how movement patterns can influence each one.

Designed for local golfers 35+ who want to understand their swing, support consistent contact, and stay active on the course.

Tag a golf buddy who loves geeking out on swing mechanics and movement!

Register for the workshop to learn more 👉 https://info.kalamazoochirorehab.com/januarygolfworkshop

01/22/2026

Golfers often hear about early extension but rarely hear that it can show up in different ways. Sometimes the pelvis moves closer to the hands. Other times the trail hip drives toward the ball without sliding laterally. Our January golf workshop in Kalamazoo unpacks both patterns and shares movement focused drills to support a more efficient, body friendly swing.

Register for the workshop to explore these ideas with our team. 👉 https://info.kalamazoochirorehab.com/januarygolfworkshop

01/22/2026

You need more than 50-100 swings a week to develop a feel and change your swing.

First you must be swinging within your body's current capabilities.

If you are doing that and need to make changes, finding drills you can do at home, ideally resisted, will help you make faster progress.

Here I am experimenting with different ways to feel my trail elbow staying in front of my body.

I found one that worked and started adding speed to it.

If you want drills like this, sign up for our golf workshop January 31st at 10am.

DM "swing" and we will send you the link to save your spot.

01/21/2026

Golfers spend hours chasing new swing tips. But when the body cannot move well into key positions, the swing often compensates - and it can look like a swing problem. Movement is medicine, but only when it fits the body. Kalamazoo Chiropractic & Rehabilitation is hosting a January golf workshop to explore how body movement and swing work together so golfers can stay in that "window of good golf." Tag a golf buddy who loves learning the why behind the swing.

Register for the January golf workshop to learn more 👉 https://info.kalamazoochirorehab.com/januarygolfworkshop

01/21/2026

Most golfers fake rotation.

They say they lift off the ball and need to keep their head down.

They sway and slide like they are dancing.

They will also never fix these issues until rotation has been restored.

Using this simple but challenging wall rotation, you can learn the feel of using your obliques to rotate instead of your back.

Give this a try.

What other issues would you like to see addressed?

01/20/2026

If you are ready to play your best golf in 2026 you won't want to miss this worshop.

Spinning out will cause all types of swing issues, but the biggest thing we see is that this drives low back pain.

If you have a 2 way miss, this is most likely your problem.

The club gets stuck behind, and you have to time your hands perfectly to play good golf.

Instead of trying to fix your swing, lets fix how your body rotates through impact. Using the ground is the most efficient way to turn the pelvis while keeping your sequence in the right place.

If you want to find the cause of your swing issues, register here
https://info.kalamazoochirorehab.com/januarygolfworkshop

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