#42 - Dr. Eric Helms, PhD., CSCS | Gaining Strength After Bilateral FAI & Hip Labral Repair Surgery

Dr. Eric Helms, PhD., CSCS of 3D Muscle Journey and barbell athlete shares his path from FAI to hip labral repair and femoral acetabular impingement (FAI) surgery in both hips at the same time. After years of battling the idea of surgery and failed attempts to continue getting stronger, Eric decided to have surgery on both hips due to pain and repeated setbacks in training.    For many of us, having surgery is a major decision. We question:  What surgeon will perform the procedure?  When should you do it?  What will the recovery look like?  How long will it take to be back to normal?  What will normal look like?  Do the risks outweigh the rewards?    There are so many questions, fears, and doubts that could go through our heads.    The reality of it is that surgery isn't a quick fix but when it's the correct treatment, it can address symptoms and improve function, sports performance, and quality of life. Even in that case, there is still a lot of work to be done throughout the rehab process but it is possible to recover, return to barbell training, AND get stronger than you were before.   Listen to this episode of the PRS Podcast to learn about Eric's never-before-shared full journey of FAI with labral tears. He shares his journey from training with pain and stalled progress, to a bilateral hip surgery and significant recovery, back to getting under the bar and finally hitting PRs instead of roadblocks in his training.    Connect with Dr. Eric Helms:  Website: https://3dmusclejourney.com/about/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/     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