Vinny Crispino on Efficient Golf Swings and Pain Reduction and Recovery

Vinny Crispino on Efficient Golf Swings and Pain Reduction and Recovery

Author: Mark Immelman October 1, 2025 Duration: 1:01:30

Vinny Crispino is a Certified Personal Trainer and the Founder of Pain Academy in California. 

A former 8x All-American Olympic hopeful, Vinny's career was halted by a severe back injury during a surfing accident. After twelve years mastering pain management and corrective exercise techniques, Vinny has helped complete beginners and elite athletes overcome debilitating injuries and pain.

The  Pain Academy distills this expertise into an accessible format, offering a pathway to recovery for anyone struggling with physical limitations, and Vinny joins #OntheMark to teach you his techniques to better movement, better golf-swings and a better mind-body connection for pain reduction.  Topics covered include:

  • The "Mind-Body connection" and Pain
  • How the Brain functions and operates and Neural Pathways and their Function
  • Nervous System Disregulation
  • How the Body is designed to Heal Itself
  • The Physical Symmetrical Design of the Body, and How the Golf-swing adds Assymetry
  • The Golf-swing's Adaptations and those effects on Personal Life
  • Building and Growing a Swing with Nervous System Efficiency
  • Somatic Training
  • Nervous System Rest and Getting Back to Neutral, and
  • Avoiding the Spiral of Self Sabotage and Panic.

Vinny also shares a movement set you on your way to self-regulatd balance and calm.  

You can also watch this entire podcast as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

 

 


Mark Immelman brings a rare perspective to the On the Mark Golf Podcast, shaped by his own journey from college coach to broadcaster and instructor. Here, conversations go far beyond simple swing tips. Each episode feels like a deep dive into the ecosystem of elite golf, facilitated by Immelman’s genuine curiosity and deep knowledge. You’ll hear PGA TOUR players unpack the specific decisions behind crucial shots, while swing coaches break down the mechanics in accessible language. But the discussion doesn’t stop there. Caddies share their strategic roles, fitness experts explain the foundations of power, and mental coaches offer tools for the psychological game. This podcast, presented by the PGA TOUR, provides a comprehensive look at what it truly takes to excel, from equipment nuances to the unspoken pressures of competition. It’s that blend of technical insight and personal storytelling, gathered from the very best minds in the sport, that can genuinely change how you think about and play the game. Whether you're a seasoned player or a dedicated fan, these conversations offer a unique, inside-the-ropes education you won’t find anywhere else.
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