Some treatments feel amazing in the moment—but are they actually helping you recover, or just keeping you stuck?
In this episode of Past Your Prime, Alex and Craig dig into “triggers hiding as therapy,” the hidden danger of unverified treatments that mask symptoms without building capacity. From stretching to massage guns to even certain injections and surgeries, they unpack why so many popular approaches provide short-term relief but can lower your tissue capacity in the long run.
You’ll learn:
Why the real goal of therapy is to close the rehab gap (tissue vs. physical capacity).
How to spot the difference between pain relief and true progress.
Common “hidden triggers” that feel good but can make you worse.
The tools Craig uses in clinic to verify if a treatment is actually building capacity.
Why relying on a treatment just because it feels good is one of the biggest traps in rehab.
💡 Don’t just feel better—get better.
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Welcome to Past Your Prime – the podcast for active adults balancing training, rehab, family, and real life.
Each episode, hosts Craig Smith and Alex Keicher dive into 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
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📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher
📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT
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