Hurt Less.
Golf More.
I help golfers over 40 stop managing pain and stiffness and do something about it,
so they can hurt less and keep golfing for decades to come.
A personalized remote coaching program built around your body, your history, and your golf game.
No pressure. No pitch. Just clarity.Chris Wickel, DPT | Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist | TPI Medical Level 3 Certified | 15 Years Clinical Practice
Most golfers over 40 have been managing some level of stiffness or soreness for years.
The tightness after a round. The occasional flare that costs you a week on the course. You've accepted it as part of getting older.
But without the right work, it gets worse: tighter, weaker, and less forgiving every season.
The good news: it's fixable. The key is knowing what to do and actually doing it, with a program that changes as you improve. Not just managing it. Building something.
Most golfers think they have a swing problem. They actually have a body problem.
When your hips don't rotate well, your swing compensates.
When your mid-back is stiff, your lower back takes the load.
So you take a lesson and your pro gives you a swing change.
It makes sense on the range but it doesn't stick because your body can't actually do what the change is asking.
The fix isn't a better drill. It's a body that can support the swing you're trying to make.
What Changes?
You finish 18 holes and go to dinner. Not the couch, not the Advil, not two days of recovery.
The back nine stops feeling like something to survive. You're not grinding through it, you're finishing strong and noticing the difference.
The stiffness that used to greet you every morning starts to quiet down. Not gone overnight, but less of a daily conversation.
Your swing feels more consistent, not because you changed your mechanics, but because your body can finally do what it's been asked to do.
You start saying yes again. To the weekend trip. To the spontaneous round with your son. To Scotland.
And somewhere along the way you stop wondering if your best golf is behind you. Because you're playing it.
Why this works when other things haven't
It's frustrating when your body starts to impact the game you've loved for years, especially when everything you've tried has only helped a little, or not at all.
I'm not a golf instructor. I'm not a personal trainer. And I'm not a general physical therapist who adds TPI to the list.
I'm a clinician who built a system specifically for this problem.
Doctor of Physical Therapy + Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.
Fewer than 10% of PTs hold this certification. It means you're working with someone trained to assess and address the root cause, not just the symptom.
Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT)
A specialist certification focused specifically on spine assessment and management, the most common limiting factor I see in golfers over 40.
15 Years Clinical Practice + TPI Medical Level 3 Certified
Golf-specific medical training combined with 15 years treating spine conditions, orthopedic injuries, and active adults. I understand both sides of this problem.
I built the Guided Progression Method specifically to connect all of it.
You deal with stiffness, soreness, or fatigue that lingers after a round
You feel like your body is limiting how often you can play, or how well
You've lost some distance, consistency, or confidence over the past few years
You've tried stretching, random workouts, or lessons, but nothing has really stuck
You want a clear, structured plan from someone who understands both the clinical side and the golf side
This is for you if:
No pressure. No pitch. Just clarity.This is may not the right fit if:
You're looking for swing instruction
You want a one-time fix, a PDF program, or a generic plan
You're not interested in a structured, progressive approach with real coaching
The golfers I work with are committed to improving how they play and how they feel, not just this season, but long term.
Not ready to talk yet? Start here.
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Client Testimonials
"I've been working with Chris for the past 8 weeks. I just played 5 rounds in 3 days at Kiawah and felt great, which I wouldn't have been able to do before."
— Dave Wrieden, Commonwealth Country Club
"I am 67, never really flexible, but doing my stretches and strength exercises I have added 5–7 mph on my driving. Iron shots are much better due to the fact that I stay in the shot. Chris really cares!"
— Tom Casey, Head Golf Pro, Flourtown Country Club
"As a physician with high expectations, I’m pleased to recommend Chris to golfers who are willing to put in the effort to improve their movement, strength, and long-term golf performance. I feel stronger, more stable, and much more confident in my swing."
— Ellen C. , The Springhaven Club
Start with a strategy call. Get clear on the right next step.
Most golfers I talk to have been dealing with the same thing for two, three, sometimes five years. They've tried things. Some helped for a while. Nothing stuck. The strategy call is where we figure out why, and what to do about it.
In 30-45 minutes we’ll cover what's been going on, what you've already tried, and what your body actually needs.
No pressure. No pitch.
Just the clearest picture you've had of what's actually holding you back.
If I'm not the right fit, I'll tell you that.
Hurt Less. Golf More.
No pressure. No pitch. Just clarity.