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Bulging Discs, Back Pain, & Recovery: My Personal Journey
Manage episode 511886724 series 1654266
What do you do when your body forces you to hit pause?
In this episode, I share my recent battle with back pain that quite literally knocked me off my feet. From the frustration of not being able to move, to sitting with a spinal specialist and hearing words like ‘bulging discs’, it’s been a humbling reminder that none of us are invincible.
I’ll talk about the treatments I’ve considered, the mental rollercoaster of dealing with injury, and the gratitude I’ve found through support from family, friends, and my community. More than anything, this experience has shown me that setbacks can become powerful opportunities to learn, adapt, and move forward in a smarter way.
If you’ve ever felt stuck by injury or just life, I think this conversation will give you some perspective you can carry into your own journey.
Episode Timeline:
0:00 – Episode Preview
1:32 – Podcast Intro
2:43 – Back pain knocks me down
3:25 – How it happened (ego lifting + deadlifts)
5:10 – Living with pain and frustration
7:15 – Overwhelmed by too many treatment options
9:40 – “Even professionals get confused”
11:30 – Nobody has it all together
13:55 – MRI results explained simply
16:20 – Considering regenerative medicine
18:40 – Lessons in gratitude and ego
22:30 – Training smarter with core stability
26:00 – Injuries as opportunities to pivot
28:45 – Learning to be vulnerable and ask for help
30:45 – Community support and closing thoughts
30:45 – Podcast Outro
Links & Resources:
Connect with Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/
Learn more about Ben’s coaching program: www.bodysystems.com
Subscribe to the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-nutrition-made-simple-show-with-ben-brown/id1244912234
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8vUlwYvKcAXZOv84sFgT
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching
Book Free Nutrition Strategy Call - https://bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/
294 episodes
Manage episode 511886724 series 1654266
What do you do when your body forces you to hit pause?
In this episode, I share my recent battle with back pain that quite literally knocked me off my feet. From the frustration of not being able to move, to sitting with a spinal specialist and hearing words like ‘bulging discs’, it’s been a humbling reminder that none of us are invincible.
I’ll talk about the treatments I’ve considered, the mental rollercoaster of dealing with injury, and the gratitude I’ve found through support from family, friends, and my community. More than anything, this experience has shown me that setbacks can become powerful opportunities to learn, adapt, and move forward in a smarter way.
If you’ve ever felt stuck by injury or just life, I think this conversation will give you some perspective you can carry into your own journey.
Episode Timeline:
0:00 – Episode Preview
1:32 – Podcast Intro
2:43 – Back pain knocks me down
3:25 – How it happened (ego lifting + deadlifts)
5:10 – Living with pain and frustration
7:15 – Overwhelmed by too many treatment options
9:40 – “Even professionals get confused”
11:30 – Nobody has it all together
13:55 – MRI results explained simply
16:20 – Considering regenerative medicine
18:40 – Lessons in gratitude and ego
22:30 – Training smarter with core stability
26:00 – Injuries as opportunities to pivot
28:45 – Learning to be vulnerable and ask for help
30:45 – Community support and closing thoughts
30:45 – Podcast Outro
Links & Resources:
Connect with Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/
Learn more about Ben’s coaching program: www.bodysystems.com
Subscribe to the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-nutrition-made-simple-show-with-ben-brown/id1244912234
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8vUlwYvKcAXZOv84sFgT
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching
Book Free Nutrition Strategy Call - https://bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/
294 episodes
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