Feet been nagging you? You're not alone. Plantar fasciitis, sore joints, and tight calves are some of the most common complaints among lifters and athletes over 40.

In this episode, I'm chatting with Doctor of Physical Therapy Hector Wang. He explains why foot, ankle, and calf pain often shows up in midlife, especially when you add running, impact, and sport practice to your routine.

Along the way, you'll hear why strength training and physical therapy belong in the same conversation, what the biopsychosocial model gets right (and where it can send you off track), and why common approaches to foot pain – stretching, scraping, or frozen water bottles that feels so good might not be the thing that builds resilience.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why are so many athletic women in midlife suddenly dealing with foot pain?
• Is that tight calf really the problem, or is it a signal pointing somewhere else?
• What does a grandma standing up from a low toilet have in common with a heavy sumo deadlift?
• Is the thing that feels good on your feet helping you, or just turning down the volume?
• Which "boring" training quality are you losing year by year, and how can you get it back (and have fun doing it)?
• What's the real test that an injury has actually been rehabbed?

Connect with Dr. Hector Wang on Instagram

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