Why Flexibility and Strength Need to Work Together

Staying Aligned with Dr. Kevin Hartung · Oct 18, 2026 · 3m · transcript

In this episode, Dr. Hartung of Family Chiropractic Center in Robinson Township tackles a common misconception he sees in his practice every day: that flexibility and strength are separate goals you can pursue independently. The truth is, when these two elements are out of balance, your body compensates in ways that lead to pain, injury, and dysfunction, which is often what brings patients through his door in the first place. Dr. Hartung breaks down how combining smart stretching with targeted strengthening creates the stable, resilient body your joints and muscles actually need to perform…