Struggling with pain during a shoulder workout, or press movements, or even when putting on a seatbelt?

In this episode of Past Your Prime, pro volleyball player Alex Keicher and physical therapist Craig Smith break down the truth behind shoulder impingement. Most active adults treat shoulder pain like an isolated joint issue: resting, avoiding pressing, or stretching without addressing the true root causes.

Dr. Craig Smith reveals why blaming your rotator cuff alone often misses the real culprits: thoracic spine stiffness, neck dysfunction, and poor scapular control.

Learn the clinical breakdown of subacromial vs. coracoid impingement, how your shoulder mechanics work, and the step-by-step loading progression needed to create space in the joint, achieve pain-free living, and build resilient upper-body power.

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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!

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