The 3 Things Keeping You in Pain (And Off the Golf Course)

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Stop Letting Pain Win: How to Fix Your Joints, Eat for Healing & Play Golf for Life (with Adrian Cagigas)

In this episode of **Everything Disc**, Dr. Troy sits down with **licensed athletic trainer & sports medicine coach Adrian Cagigas**, owner of Uptown Sports Medicine in Salmon Creek, Washington.

They break down:
Why pain doesn’t mean you should stop moving
The biggest diet mistakes keeping people inflamed and injured
How walking + mobility work can literally change your life
What most golfers get wrong about fitness (and the one skill that actually drops scores)

If you’ve got joint pain, disc issues, or you just want to feel stronger and play golf for decades, this one’s for you.

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

The most common joint & disc-related problems Adrian sees in “normal” people (not just athletes)
How hip and core imbalances quietly wreck your back, knees, and shoulders
Why pain is a terrible coach (and how to use it as a *signal*, not a sentence)
The truth about alcohol, sugar, and processed foods when you’re trying to heal
Why you can’t “outwork” a bad diet, even if you live in the gym
The simple weekly formula: walking + basic mobility + resistance training
How to think about pain if you’re scared to move or worried about making it worse
Why walking 18 holes of golf might be the best “fitness plan” for your 50s, 60s, and beyond
The one skill Adrian says will improve most golfers’ scores faster than anything else (hint: it’s not driver speed)

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⏱ *Timestamps*

0:00 – Meet Adrian: athletic trainer, sports medicine coach & golf buddy
1:10 – From D1 athletics to opening his own sports medicine clinic
3:22 – The most common joint & spine complaints Adrian sees every week
4:32 – How hip & core imbalances show up as knee, back, and shoulder pain
5:25 – Why pain is so emotionally/mentally draining (and why reassurance matters)
6:17 – Diet & pain: how sugar, alcohol, and processed foods keep you inflamed
7:19 – What your liver is really doing with all that “hidden” junk in your food
8:15 – Why “I don’t eat sugar” is usually a lie (bread, pasta, “healthy” carbs)
9:33 – Mobility vs stretching: why flexibility alone isn’t enough
10:19 – How tight hips & hamstrings shut off the muscles that should protect your spine
11:07 – Top 3 daily moves for long-term health: walking, stretching, resistance training
12:23 – Sedentary life vs a moving life: what happens as we age
13:37 – How golf became Adrian’s own “get back in shape” plan
15:13 – Dr. Troy’s AFib story: walking, cardiac rehab & getting heart function back
17:13 – Golf & aging: why walking 18 is a longevity cheat code
19:00 – Why most bodies can’t physically get into a good golf swing position
20:26 – Golf swing forces vs running: what that means for your discs
21:29 – How compensation patterns lead to spasm, flare-ups & more injuries
22:19 – The #1 way most golfers could shave strokes (putting & chipping)
23:16 – Small, realistic goals to start changing your health
23:31 – Example health goals: cook at home, move more, be accountable
25:05 – Why “diet foods” keep you stuck & what to focus on instead
26:14 – High-fiber foods, insulin, and why your gut loves them
26:33 – Final advice: stop complaining, start changing

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If you’re dealing with disc pain, sciatica, or chronic back issues

👉 *Request a Free Decompression / Disc Evaluation*
Get checked to see if non-surgical spinal decompression could help:
*Vancouver Disc Center* – Vancouver, WA
🔗 https://www.vancouverdisccenter.com

👉 *Need a chiropractor for long-term spine & nervous system health?*
Learn more about Dr. Troy’s clinic, services, and patient success stories:
*Zenaptic Chiropractic* – Vancouver, WA
🔗 https://www.zenapticchiropractic.com

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Work with Adrian (Sports Medicine & Performance)

If you’re near Salmon Creek, WA and want help with:
Injury rehab
Sports performance
Strength & mobility for golf or daily life

Search for *“Uptown Sports Medicine Salmon Creek”* to find Adrian’s clinic and get in touch.

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Connect with Dr. Troy

Stay plugged into Everything Disc and Dr. Troy’s world:

🌐 *Zenaptic Chiropractic (Chiropractic & Wellness)*
https://www.zenapticchiropractic.com

🌐 *Vancouver Disc Center (Spinal Decompression & Disc Care)*
https://www.vancouverdisccenter.com

If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who golfs, lives with back pain, or needs a little push to start moving again. 💪