Episode 22: Physical Therapy, CrossFit, and the Truth About Injury with Tyler Heflin

👉 Want help with your own check-in? Reach out or go to https://app.chalkitpro.com/gymProductLink/361/prod_R488HRxl9iQwON/6154/In this episode of Beyond the WOD, Molly and Matt sit down with Tyler Heflin, owner of Elevate Physical Therapy and Performance, to talk about physical therapy, CrossFit, nutrition, injury, pain, and why staying active matters more than most people realize. Tyler shares his journey from Crawford County to PT school, California, Nashville, and eventually back home to start his own cash-based physical therapy practice. The conversation dives into why CrossFit often gets a bad reputation, what actually makes a good gym, and why coaching, movement quality, and consistency matter so much.They also talk about:🏋️ Why strength training matters for everyone🥦 How nutrition impacts pain, energy, and long-term health🤕 The difference between soreness, pain, and injury🧠 Why your mindset matters when you walk into the gym🚶 Why staying active is usually better than stopping completely💪 How physical therapy can help find the root cause instead of just treating symptoms🔥 Why CrossFit, when coached well, can be a powerful tool for lifelong fitnessTyler also explains his “reset, reinforce, reload” approach to physical therapy and why the body is more resilient than most people think.If you’ve ever dealt with pain, avoided the gym because of an injury, wondered if CrossFit is actually dangerous, or felt overwhelmed by healthcare and fitness advice, this conversation is for you.Connect with Tyler Heflin and Elevate Physical Therapy and Performance:Email: [email protected]: 618-421-2031Instagram: @elevateptperformance#BeyondTheWOD #CrossFit #PhysicalTherapy #FitnessPodcast #InjuryPrevention #StrengthTraining #Nutrition #PainRelief #ElevatePhysicalTherapy #CrossFitCommunity