The Athletic Potential Podcast
The Athletic Potential Podcast is your place to come and get answers to your athletic development questions. We cover a range of topics all related to getting you to achieve your athletic goals so that you can experience and enjoy the athletic career that you desire. Hosted by Mike Mathews, a physical therapist and strength coach, answers will be a blend of what has worked for those in the past as well as what the research world has to say. Topics will include sports performance training, rehabilitation, injury prevention, speed and agility training, and power development. Interviews with athletes will help to provide examples that will help you know what steps to take so that you can go and perform in your sport at the highest level. Come listen and lets achieve your maximum athletic potential!
The Athletic Potential Podcast
058: Why Your Back Pain Isn't Going Away
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 relieve) pain
• Common mistakes people make when trying to “fix” their back
• Evidence-based strategies for lasting relief and performance
Whether you’re a high-level athlete, weekend warrior, or someone who’s tried everything, this episode will help you understand what’s really driving your pain and what you can do about it.
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