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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 23 MIN

Why Cortisone Injections Backfire for Active Adults: Pain-Free Living Gone Wrong

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

For active adults, cortisone shots feel like a magic solution: but they're a ticking time bomb for joint degradation. In this episode of Past Your Prime, pro volleyball player Alex Keicher and physical therapist Craig Smith pull back the curtain and expose the "doom loop" of steroid injections: why they mask the real problem, accelerate cartilage breakdown, and leave you chasing the next shot.Learn what actually stops recurring pain and builds resilient joints... without sacrificing your training.—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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