When elite athletes limp off the field only to return minutes later, most of us wonder the same thing: How is that even possible? And maybe more importantly — is it wise?

In this episode of Sports Will Save Us All, Sasha sits down with sports chiropractor and regenerative-medicine expert Dr. Tommy Rhee to unpack the real science of injury recovery — from the sidelines of the NFL to everyday athletes trying to heal smarter.

Sasha and Dr. Rhee dive into the high-pressure reality of professional sports, where contracts, performance expectations, and identity can push athletes back into competition before their bodies are ready.

They discuss:

• The role of chiropractors on professional sports medical teams
• Why recovery — not training — is often the key to performance
• The mental toughness elite athletes share
• The truth behind cryotherapy, cold plunges, and hyperbaric chambers
• Recovery trends that may do more harm than good
• Stem cells, regenerative medicine, and the future of healing

This conversation explores the complicated intersection of pain, performance, science, and human nature — and why recovery might be the most underrated skill in sports.

About Dr. Rhee

Sports fam, you can learn more about Dr. Rhee and his work at RheeGen.com, and his book, The Future of Regenerative Medicine, is now available on Amazon.

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

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