Ep 16: Overcoming Pain, Injury, or Surgery to Build Strength and Recover Quickly

Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for Lifters - A podcast by Philip Pape, Evidence-Based Nutrition Coach & Fat Loss Expert

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Last year, I went under the knife for a microdiscectomy, a type of minimally invasive spine surgery where a portion of a herniated disc is removed using microsurgical tools. In this episode, I share my story of what happened, how I dealt with low back pain in the context of health and fitness, the surgery and recovery process, and lessons I learned along the way. I hope my story sheds light on some productive ways to think about pain and injury and even inspires you to consider multiple opt...