Stop Pushing Through Pain: The Real Fix for High Performers w/ Dr. Caleb Strunk

Welcome back to the Level Up + Live Podcast, the go-to show for business owners, entrepreneurs, and high performers who are building lives they don’t grow to hate.

Today’s guest is changing the game when it comes to performance, posture, and pain. Dr. Caleb Strunk, founder of Elevate Spine and Sport, is a rehab-focused chiropractor and movement specialist with a mission: to help active adults and leaders move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free.

💥 If you’ve been pushing through pain, ignoring the warning signs, or accepting stress and stiffness as your “new normal,” this one’s for you.

🎧 In this episode, we dive into:

✅ Caleb’s powerful origin story that shaped his approach to care
✅ Why grinding through pain is keeping you stuck, not making you stronger
✅ What root-cause care looks like — and why it matters for business owners
✅ The physical and mental warning signs of burnout that leaders need to watch
✅ How mobility, recovery, and strength fuel sustainable performance
✅ Tactical advice for avoiding breakdown, burnout, and chronic pain
✅ What a full-body, long-term approach to healing looks like
✅ Why performance isn’t just about hustle — it’s about alignment and movement

🔥 Episode Highlights:

“You don’t rise to the level of your ambition. You rise to the level of your physical capacity.”
“Pain isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, mental, and habitual. Solve the root, not just the symptoms.”
“True strength is built in alignment. And leadership starts with your body.”

📢 If you’re done patching problems and ready to perform at your highest level:

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🔗 Follow Dr. Caleb Strunk
Instagram: @elevatespineandsport
Website: www.elevatespineandsport.com

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