Healing is never just physical. At HiFLEX Health & Performance, we believe God designed the body to move, heal, and thrive. In this episode, Dr. Chelsea Smith takes listeners behind the scenes of her practice, sharing how prayer is woven into every part of patient care.

From praying before patients even step through the door, to walking alongside those with chronic pain, Chelsea explains why prayer is not an afterthought but a vital part of the healing process. She also shares powerful patient stories, meaningful compliments she’s received, and the scriptures that anchor HiFLEX’s culture of care.

Whether you’re a patient seeking hope, a practitioner longing to serve well, or someone curious about the connection between prayer and healing, this episode will encourage you.

Stay connected: Visit hiflexhealth.com or follow us on social media for more resources to help you move, heal, and thrive.

Dr. Chelsea Smith explores the powerful relationship between sleep, stress, and pain. Learn how disrupted sleep can increase nervous system sensitivity and slow the healing process—and how better rest can lead to faster recovery and less pain. She shares real-life case studies, actionable tips for sleep hygiene, insights from her faith, and how physical therapy supports the body’s rest-and-repair state. Whether you're battling chronic pain or simply want to feel better and move stronger, this episode offers practical tools and valuable education.

Topics Covered:

• Why deep sleep is essential for healing

• The connection between stress and poor sleep

• How sleep impacts nerve sensitivity and pain perception

• Faith-based practices to promote peace at night

• Physical therapy’s role in improving sleep and recovery

• Nutrition, habits, and supplements for better rest

Visit www.hiflexhealth.com to learn more or connect with Dr. Chelsea for a consultation.Prefer reading? The blog version of this episode is available on our website at www.hiflexhealth.com/blog .

Is stretching really helping your pain and mobility—or just wasting your time?In this episode, Dr. Chelsea Smith busts the most common myths about stretching and explains why static stretching might not be the solution for tight hips, hamstrings, or shoulder pain. Discover smarter ways to improve flexibility, stability, and range of motion that actually translate into better movement and less pain.

What your "tight" muscles are really telling you

The better alternative to static stretching

Try-it-now movement tests for hip flexors and hamstrings

Why strengthening (not stretching) improves range

Tips for improving squat depth without pain

We're breaking down some of the most common problems people face when trying to stretch their way out of discomfort - discussing why it doesn't work, what's really happening in your body and what to do instead.

Highlights include:

Why static stretching may not help

How to tell the difference between tension and weakness

The real reason you can’t get deeper in your squat

What to do if you’re hypermobile but still feel stiff

Alternatives that actually create lasting mobility

Visit www.hiflexhealth.com (http://www.hiflexhealth.com) to learn more or connect with Dr. Chelsea for a consultation.

Prefer reading? The blog version of this episode is available on our website at www.hiflexhealth.com/blog (https://hiflexhealth.com/blog).