The TMIT Blog · Fort Worth, TX

Move better, play longer.

Practical, no-hype guidance on golf performance, pain relief, mobility, and recovery — from Dr. Jeremy Taylor, TPI-certified sports chiropractor in Fort Worth.

Golfer performing the FMS Motor Control Screen single-leg reach test on a measuring beam in Fort Worth
Golf

Swaying, Sliding, or Losing Posture? This 30-Second Balance Test Predicts Your Swing Fault

Those swing faults usually aren't swing problems — they're balance problems in disguise. Here's a 30-second test and the drills that fix it.

June 11, 2026·6 min read
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Fort Worth golfer holding his lower back in pain on the course
Golf

Golfing in Pain? Here's How Your Assessment Changes (And Why It Won't Flare You Up)

Hurting but still playing? Here's how the golf assessment adapts when pain is the problem — and why it won't make things worse.

June 7, 2026·3 min read
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Golfer over 40 losing power and distance at the top of the backswing
Golf

Why You Lose Distance After 40 (And What to Do About It)

Losing distance after 40 isn't a swing problem — it's a body problem. The four changes quietly costing you yards, and how to get them back.

May 20, 2026·6 min read
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Limited squat with forward lean demonstrated in the clinic
Exercise

The Difference Between a Squat That Builds You Up and One That Breaks You Down

Same lifter, same movement, two very different stories. A couple of tweaks and your squat can build you up instead of breaking you down.

May 19, 2026·3 min read
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The 16 TPI swing characteristics assessed in the TPI Level 1 physical screen for Fort Worth golfers
Golf

What a TPI Level 1 Screen and Fitness Screen Actually Test (And What We Find in Fort Worth Golfers)

A lot of swing faults aren't technique problems — they're body problems. Here's exactly what the TPI screens test, and what we find most often.

May 14, 2026·5 min read
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Golfer demonstrating a left-side reset drill for right lateralization
Golf

Why You Can't Get to Your Left Side (And Two Drills That Fix It)

Stuck on your right side through impact? It's a common pattern called right lateralization — and two specific drills address it directly.

May 13, 2026·2 min read
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Golfer in reverse spine angle at the top of the backswing, loading the lower back
Golf

Reverse Spine Angle: Why It's Hurting Your Back and Costing You Distance

Low back aching after 18 holes? One of the most common culprits is reverse spine angle — and it's almost always a body problem, not a technique problem.

May 12, 2026·4 min read
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Non-surgical spinal decompression table used for radiating back and neck pain in Fort Worth
Article

Who Is Helped by Spinal Decompression?

Decompression is a tool, not magic. Here's who it actually helps — radiating pain, morning stiffness, stenosis, disc degeneration — and why rehab makes the result last.

Jan 28, 2026·5 min read
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Athlete warming up before activity to prevent sports injury
Article

Top Sports Injury Prevention Techniques to Keep You in the Game

Smart preparation and solid habits make all the difference. The warm-up, technique, strength, fueling, gear, and recovery habits that keep you in the game.

Jan 27, 2026·3 min read
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Foam rolling after training to recover — recovery is part of the plan
Exercise

Recovery Is Training: The New Year Habit That Actually Determines Your Results

Your body doesn't get stronger during training — it gets stronger during recovery. The five recovery pillars that actually determine your results.

Jan 6, 2026·2 min read
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Foundation strength movements — squat, hinge, push, pull — the basis of fitness
Exercise

Keep It Simple: The Foundation Movements That Build Strength and Golf Performance

The body doesn't reward randomness — it rewards repeatable basics. The foundation movements that build strength and golf-ready power.

Jan 6, 2026·1 min read
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Beginner ramping up strength training slowly to avoid injury
Exercise

Strength Training Progression: Ramp Up Slowly Because Your Body Gets Stronger Before It Gets Durable

The January trap: motivation is high, you train hard, then something gets cranky. Why capacity lags behind confidence — and how to progress.

Jan 6, 2026·1 min read
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Dynamic warm-up before a workout to prepare the body to produce force safely
Exercise

Warm-Up Like an Athlete: The 10-Minute Routine That Changes Everything

A warm-up isn't just 'getting loose' — it prepares your nervous system and joints to produce force safely. The 4-part routine in under 10 minutes.

Jan 6, 2026·2 min read
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Proper deadlift technique leading to fewer injuries and more strength
Exercise

Move Well First: Why Good Technique Is the Fastest Path to Results

Your results grow only as fast as your movement quality allows. Why form, sequencing, and control beat raw effort early on.

Jan 6, 2026·2 min read
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Strength training gym interior representing a New Year workout routine
Exercise

New Year, New Workout: How to Train for Results Without Getting Injured

Motivation is high in January — but most people chase intensity before their body has earned it. The 5 rules for fast progress without injury.

Jan 6, 2026·2 min read
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Foods and habits that can block nutrient absorption — caffeine, fiber, phytates, oxalates
Supplements

Are You Blocking Your Nutrients Without Realizing It?

Even a clean diet can fall short if something quietly interferes with absorption. The most common nutrient blockers — and how to work around them.

Oct 25, 2025·2 min read
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Turmeric root and powder — natural anti-inflammatory support for joints and muscles
Supplements

Turmeric: Natural Support for Your Gut, Joints, and Muscles

Curcumin from turmeric offers natural anti-inflammatory and recovery support. How it works, how to absorb it better, and what the research shows.

Oct 25, 2025·3 min read
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Active adult feeling muscle fatigue — statins, CoQ10, and muscle energy
Supplements

Why Your Muscles Might Feel Weaker — and What You Can Do About It

Noticed more soreness or fatigue since starting a statin? There's a scientific reason — and CoQ10 may be the missing link in your recovery.

Oct 25, 2025·2 min read
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Desk worker with poor posture that limits athletic performance
Golf

How Sitting Hurts Athletic Performance & Posture — and the Best Stretches to Reverse It

Long hours at a desk quietly steal mobility, power, and posture. Here's why — and six chair-friendly stretches to undo the damage.

Oct 14, 2025·3 min read
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Golfer warming up on a Fort Worth course before play to prevent injury
Article

The Importance of Injury Prevention Strategies

Injuries steal your momentum. Here are the habits, the 5 E's framework, and a simple way to build a personal injury-prevention plan that keeps you in the game.

Oct 4, 2025·3 min read
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Diagram of shoulder external rotation and its effect on the golf swing path
Golf

How Limited Shoulder External Rotation Can Throw Off Your Golf Swing Path

Limited shoulder external rotation can throw off your swing path, sap power, and feed a slice. Here's how a screen finds it — and how we fix it.

Oct 4, 2025·2 min read
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