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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 38 MIN

The Myth of "Muscle Tightness" And What Actually Is

from Past Your Prime · host Craig Smith - Pain Expert; Alex Keicher - Athlete; Smith Performance Center

Tightness. Stiffness. Inflexibility.Or some other loss of motion might be the most common complaint Craig hears after pain.But tightness is a description, not a diagnosis.So, if you came here hoping Craig would give you a new stretch for your ‘tight’ hamstrings… sorry, today, you will have the definitive answer to this question: “What do you actually mean by ‘tight’?”. Today, on this Past Your Prime Podcast episode, we will debunk this Tightness myth once and for all.----------------------------------------------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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram:📲 Alex –⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig –⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@craigsmithPT⁠

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