In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia sits down with Dr. Nathan Dailey, a physical therapist who works with powerlifters through the RTS network, to talk about what it really takes to return to lifting after an injury.

Nathan shares his path from endurance sports into powerlifting and how he found his way to the RTS "Emerging Strategies" approach. From there, the conversation dives into what lifters deal with most often, including low back pain and neck issues that show up as shoulder pain, and how to tell the difference between normal training soreness and something that needs attention.

They break down one of the biggest misunderstandings in rehab, the idea that pain always comes from the exact spot it hurts. Instead, Nathan explains the importance of proper assessment, understanding patterns of pain, and tracking real changes in function over time. He also makes a strong case for staying active when possible, using smart training modifications instead of immediately shutting everything down.

You will learn:

• How to tell if it is soreness or an injury

• Why pain is not always coming from where you feel it

• Common rehab mistakes lifters make

• When it makes sense to keep training through pain

• What good physical therapy should actually look like

• How to adjust training without losing progress

This episode is a practical, grounded guide for lifters who want to train hard, recover well, and stay in the sport long term.

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