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058: Why Your Back Pain Isn't Going Away
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 rel...