Let's explore the intricate connection between lower back pain and athletic performance in this insightful new episode of Past Your Prime. Join hosts Craig Smith, a Physical Therapist and Strength Coach, and pro volleyball player Alex Keicher as they unravel how hamstring tightness and lower back pain can severely impact your mobility and overall sports performance.

Discover why what feels like calf pain might actually be rooted in spinal irritation affecting your nervous system, leading to muscle shutdowns in critical areas like the glutes or quads. Traditional stretching will not be helping, and Craig shares expert physical therapy exercises, nerve flossing techniques, and hydration strategies for spinal discs that can accelerate recovery for athletes and keep you moving pain free.

Whether you're dealing with recurrent hamstring strains, seeking hip and ankle mobility exercises, or just want to learn about effective strength and conditioning practices to stay active with injuries, this episode delivers practical advice tailored for active adults balancing fitness and family life. Tune in and learn how to manage pain, improve your recovery, and maintain a healthy lifestyle despite physical challenges.

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WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME!

The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life.

Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack real-world strategies for overcoming injuries, staying strong, and living pain-free... even when life gets chaotic!

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In this episode of the Past Your Prime Podcast, dive into the science of effective warm-ups and how they play a crucial role in sports injury rehab and athlete injury recovery. Hosts pro volleyball player Alex Keicher and physical therapist Craig Smith reveal why traditional stretching might be harming your performance and increasing the risk of injury. Learn about the RAMP protocol (Raise, Activate, Mobilize, Potentiate) and how it enhances mobility training, protects joints, and optimizes your nervous system for better athletic performance. Whether you're managing lower back pain, hamstring tightness, or trying to stay active with injuries, this episode offers actionable strategies to help you stay strong and pain-free as you age. Perfect for busy parents fitness enthusiasts and active adults looking for effective recovery and injury prevention techniques.—WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME!

The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life.

Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack real-world strategies for overcoming injuries, staying strong, and living pain-free... even when life gets chaotic!

💡 Learn more, access resources, and join our community: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pastyourprime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on Instagram:

📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode of the Past Your Prime podcast, pro volleyball player and pain-free living activist Alex Keicher and physical therapist Craig Smith delve into an essential sports movement for aging athletes and active adults overcoming injuries: jumping and landing.

Today, athletes and busy fitness parents will learn how to protect their knees, lower back, and Achilles tendon from the "Landing Tax": the physical toll of gravity every time you jump and land.

Explore why mastering landing technique is crucial for injury recovery, especially for those experiencing hamstring tightness, lower back pain, or hip mobility challenges. Discover the difference between eccentric and isometric loading, and why landing softly is key to defending against ACL tears and other common injuries.

Whether you’re navigating recovery as an athlete or balancing busy parenting with fitness routines, these mobility training and landing drills provide practical advice for staying active with injuries and promoting pain free living.

Tune in to enhance your strength and conditioning and continue your fitness journey after 40 with confidence and safety!

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WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME!

The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life.

Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack real-world strategies for overcoming injuries, staying strong, and living pain-free... even when life gets chaotic!

💡 Learn more, access resources, and join our community: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pastyourprime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on Instagram:

📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠