#37 - Chelsea Savit | From Spinal Fusion to the Platform - An Elite Powerlifter's Athlete Recovery Process

For most barbell athletes and powerlifters, the thought of needing any kind of surgery is terrifying and the unknown of what could happen after is even scarier. In many cases, surgery isn't necessary to resolve symptoms but in some situations it is. This can be a major interruption to your life, your training, and your overall identity as a powerlifter but it doesn't have to mean that your barbell training or powerlifting career is over or that you can't be stronger in the future.    In this episode of the PRS Podcast we'll sit down and talk with Chelsea Savit, an elite international-level powerlifter who put her training on hold to have an L5-S1 spinal fusion with the goal of addressing a longstanding back injury and symptoms that had progressively worsened over many years.    Chelsea's story of her journey from gymnastics to powerlifting to surgery and back to the world powerlifting platform is truly inspiring. She serves as a great example of how even with a significant training interruption and extended time off from powerlifting you can return to barbell training and powerlifting, return to the platform, and surpass your previous strength levels.    Checkout this episode of the PRS Podcast to learn about Chelsea's journey as an athlete, competitive powerlifter, and someone who underwent a significant surgery but came out stronger on the other side. Learn about how she set herself up for success by surrounding herself with medical professionals that supported her goals and shifted her weight training focus until she was mentally and physically ready to get back under the bar.   Connect with Chelsea Savit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvysavit/    If you're enjoying our podcast, please leave us a review on Apple or Spotify.   Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery    Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59    Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs