Back pain is one of the most common — and most stubborn — problems for both athletes and everyday movers. In this episode of The Athletic Potential Podcast, we break down why back pain can be so resilient, what’s actually happening in the body, and why chasing symptoms rarely works. We’ll cover: • Why back pain often becomes chronic or keeps coming back • The difference between tissue injury vs. movement dysfunction • How the spine, hips, and core interact to create (or rel...
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Back pain is one of the most common — and most stubborn — problems for both athletes and everyday movers. In this episode of The Athletic Potential Podcast, we break down why back pain can be so resilient, what’s actually happening in the body, and why chasing symptoms rarely works. We’ll cover: • Why back pain often becomes chronic or keeps coming back • The difference between tissue injury vs. movement dysfunction • How the spine, hips, and core interact to create (or rel...
053: Unlocking the Mind of a Pro: Chloe Temples on Life in Fastpitch Softball
The Athletic Potential Podcast
44 minutes
7 months ago
053: Unlocking the Mind of a Pro: Chloe Temples on Life in Fastpitch Softball
In this episode, I sit down with professional fastpitch softball pitcher Chloe Temples to dive deep into the world of competitive softball. Chloe shares her journey from youth leagues to the professional stage, the mental and physical grind of being an elite athlete, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. We talk training routines, overcoming setbacks, staying locked in during high-pressure games, and what it’s really like behind the scenes in pro softball. Whether you’re a softball fan...
The Athletic Potential Podcast
Back pain is one of the most common — and most stubborn — problems for both athletes and everyday movers. In this episode of The Athletic Potential Podcast, we break down why back pain can be so resilient, what’s actually happening in the body, and why chasing symptoms rarely works. We’ll cover: • Why back pain often becomes chronic or keeps coming back • The difference between tissue injury vs. movement dysfunction • How the spine, hips, and core interact to create (or rel...
