How Golfers Can Prevent and Manage Back Pain w/ Gavin Routledge

The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Adam Young/Jon Sherman

Golf, Sports

4.8 • 814 Ratings

🗓️ 11 August 2025

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Summary

Back pain is one of the biggest issues keeping golfers from playing their best—or from playing at all. In this episode, back pain expert Gavin Routledge unpacks why so many golfers suffer, the biggest myths about back injuries, and how you can build a plan to play golf without pain. We cover: • The “Cliff of Pain” concept and how to stay far away from it • Why your back pain may not be coming from where you think • Practical exercises and lifestyle changes that make the biggest difference • The role of mental resilience in recovery and prevention Learn more about Gavin's programs and download his free resources on his website here: https://golf.painfreeandconfident.com/ Use promo code THESWEETSPOT15 for 15% off his program Thank you to our show sponsors DeleteMe, Ethos, and LMNT: DeleteMe makes it easy, quick, and safe to remove your personal data online at a time when surveillance and data breaches are common enough to make everyone vulnerable. Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners. Get 20% your DeleteMe plan by texting SWEET to 64000. Message and data rates apply. • Ethos is an online platform that makes getting life insurance fast and easy There is no complicated process and it’s 100% online No medical exam required. You just answer a few health questions Get a quote in as little as 10 minutes You can get same-day coverage without ever leaving your house Get your free quote today at https://www.ethos.com/sweetspot⁠https://www.ethos.com/sweetspot • If you want to take your hydration to the next level without sugar and all of the other dodgy ingredients in sports drinks, then you need to try LMNT. They just released a limited edition lemonade blend for the summer months. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://drinklmnt.com/sweetspot⁠⁠⁠ to claim your free gift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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