Nobility Performance · Stittsville, Ottawa
Play 18 pain-free — and find the distance you've been missing.
Low back pain by the back nine, hips that won't turn, a backswing getting shorter every season — it's not just age, and it's not just your swing. It's the mobility your body isn't giving you. Assessment-first care that helps you play freer.
Assessment first · No pressure, just a plan
The problem
The first few holes feel fine. Then your back keeps score.
By the turn your lower back tightens; by 15 you're swinging at 80%. Or the pain's quiet and it's the distance that's slipping. Either way, more range time won't fix movement your body has lost.
Why it persists
Your low back is often paying for tight hips.
When the hips or mid-back won't rotate, the lower back borrows the movement and takes the load. The same restriction that aches on the back nine is often the one capping your rotation — and your distance.
The approach
Assessment first. Then the right tools.
Before any treatment, Dr. Thompson assesses how you move and rotate — hips, thoracic spine, shoulders — to pinpoint the restriction, then matches the tools to it.
Adjustments & mobilizations
Restore rotation through the mid-back and hips so your swing stops borrowing from your lower back.
Soft tissue & IASTM
Release the tight tissue around hips, thoracic spine and shoulders that's limiting your turn.
Functional Integrated Acupuncture
Calm pain and tension so you can move and rotate more freely.
Exercise rehabilitation
Build rotation and control you can actually access in your swing — and keep.
The goal: pain-free rounds and a body that supports the swing you want — for the seasons ahead, not just today.
Your practitioner
Dr. Nicklaus Thompson, DC
A BSc in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa and a Doctorate of Chiropractic from CMCC — he understands the body as a rotating system, not a set of sore spots. Evidence-informed and collaborative: you'll leave knowing what's limiting your swing and what to do about it.
What to expect
Your first visit
Listen
Your history, your game, your goals, and when the pain or stiffness shows up.
Assess
A hands-on mobility and rotation assessment — hips, thoracic spine, shoulders.
Explain
In plain language — what's limiting your swing and driving discomfort.
Plan
A clear, individualized path to move better and protect your game.
Stop letting your back decide how you play.
Pain-free rounds and freer rotation come from the same place — restoring the mobility your swing depends on.
Book an assessmentGolfer FAQ
Common questions
Can chiropractic care help my golf game, or just the pain?+
Often both. The restrictions in your hips and mid-back that cause pain also tend to limit the rotation your swing relies on. Improving that mobility can help you play more comfortably and rotate more freely. Results vary; the first step is an assessment.
Why does my lower back hurt when I golf?+
Frequently it's a mobility issue elsewhere. When the hips or thoracic spine don't rotate well, the lower back compensates and takes the load. Treating the actual restriction, not just the sore back, is what tends to give lasting relief.
I'm losing distance off the tee. Can you help?+
Distance comes largely from rotational range and hip-shoulder separation. When stiffness shrinks that range, speed drops. Restoring mobility won't rebuild your swing, but it can give your body the range to swing freely again.
Do I have to stop golfing while I'm treated?+
Usually not. The aim is to keep you playing while we address the root cause, adjusting where needed. Any decision about your rounds is made together, based on your assessment.