Stew Smith and Jeff Nichols discuss "When the Job Hurts" series on painful events done in the tactical professions. http://www.stewsmithfitness.com http://www.performancefirstus.com

There are many jobs in the military that can take a toll on the body. From rucking and load bearing of our ground troops, to the impact forces of riding in high speed boats, even climbing steep ladders on a ship, these are just a few of the very common events done over and over that cause significant injury to knees, hips, and lower back. Here is an video email question / answer from a young Coast Guard MSST member concerned about staying healthy when bouncing around in high speed boats on rough seas.

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