Edward Komberg

Chiropractor & Business Entrepreneur

Golf and Tennis Backs: Rotate Better, Hurt Less, Play Longer

Rotation is awesome—until your back does all of it. Share the load among hips, thoracic spine, and core, and both golf and tennis feel smoother. Here’s my simple pre-round/pre-match plan plus between-session strength ideas.

Warm-Up (6–8 Minutes)

  • Hip hinges x 10; lateral lunges x 6/side.
  • Thoracic open-books x 6/side.
  • Pallof press holds x 8/side.
  • Band rows x 10; shoulder ER x 10.

Between Sessions

  • Dead bug 2×8/side; side plank 2×15s/side.
  • Hip airplanes (supported) 2×5/side.
  • Thoracic extension x 10.

From Dr. Edward Komberg: “Power leaks where control is weak. Fix the leaks—hips and core—then your swing or serve stops stealing from your back.”

Want a swing-smart spine plan? Book with Dr. Edward Komberg for a rotation-friendly screen and drills you’ll actually use.


About the Author: Years of helping LA golfers and tennis players keep their seasons rolling.

About the Author

Dr. Edward Komberg began in La Palma, CA and built three Southern California clinics over 37 years. He’s treated more than 500,000 patient visits, staying focused on calm, effective, patient-first care.