If you’re chasing more distance in disc golf, here’s the good news: you don’t need to throw harder—you need to move better . Elite disc golfers—like Holyn Handley—generate power through efficient movement, not brute force. Distance comes from how well you use your legs, hips, trunk, and timing , not how much strain you put on your shoulder or elbow. The longest, most consistent throwers aren’t muscling the disc with their arm. They’re using clean sequencing, strong lower-body support, and...

If you are an athlete or an active adult in Western North Carolina, you know that physical setbacks are more than just an inconvenience. They are a barrier to the lifestyle you love. Whether it is a nagging knee pain during a hike at Craggy Pinnacle or a shoulder tweak during your morning CrossFit session, you want answers and you want them now.

If you play disc golf in Asheville, you’ve probably felt it — a sore or aching elbow after league night, inner elbow pain that flares up during forehands, or stiffness that lingers the day after a long round at Richmond Hill, Jackson Park, or Highland Brewing. Elbow pain is one of the most common injuries in disc golf , and forehand (sidearm) throws are often the biggest contributor. The good news? Most elbow pain in disc golfers is fixable , and it rarely means you need to stop playing. This...