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...
056: Recovery, Elbow Pain, and What’s New at Athletic Potential 🎙
The Athletic Potential Podcast
30 minutes
6 months ago
056: Recovery, Elbow Pain, and What’s New at Athletic Potential 🎙
In this Q&A-style episode, I’m answering three of the most common and important questions I get from athletes, coaches, and clients: 1️⃣ What are the best recovery strategies? I break down the most effective ways to speed up recovery, reduce soreness, and get the most out of your training — including tools, timing, and what to avoid. 2️⃣ How do you treat tennis elbow? Whether you’re dealing with nagging elbow pain or just starting to feel it creep in, I explain the causes of tennis el...
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...
