If you are recovering from surgery, dealing with an orthopedic injury, or trying to avoid long-term setbacks after rehab, this episode breaks down what actually helps your body heal faster.

Dr. Ryan Hewitt explains why so many people never return to their previous level of function after ACL surgery, ankle repair, shoulder reconstruction, or other major injuries, and why recovery is often sabotaged by poor sleep, bad nutrition, inactivity, stress, and overuse of pain medication. This is a practical, science-backed conversation on injury recovery, post-surgery healing, physical therapy, muscle loss, tissue repair, ligament healing, bone healing, blood flow, inflammation, and recovery habits that truly matter. Dr. Ryan also shares his own real-time recovery plan after traumatic ankle surgery, including rehab strategy, sleep priorities, hydration, protein intake, supplements, peptides, testosterone therapy, and the mindset required to get back to full performance.

If you want to heal faster after surgery, protect muscle during immobilization, improve recovery outcomes, and avoid wasting money on useless recovery gadgets, this episode gives you a smarter blueprint for rebuilding your body the right way.

You’ll Learn:

→ Why the inflammation phase is necessary and why trying to shut it down too aggressively can backfire.

→ Dr. Ryan explains the three phases of healing, the six pillars that accelerate recovery, and why sleep may be the most underrated healing tool in the entire process.

→ He also covers why protein, calories, hydration, blood flow, progressive loading, and metabolic health are essential for muscle preservation, collagen production, and long-term joint function.

→ You’ll also hear his take on BPC-157, TB-500, growth-hormone-related peptides, NAD support, core supplements, and the biggest healing saboteurs like nicotine, chronic NSAID use, alcohol, and inactivity.

Learn more about Dr. Ryan Hewitt by visiting the following links:

Dr. Ryan Hewitt Website

The Weaponized Body Program

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Why 40% Never Fully Recover After Surgery