If you’re a driven man in your 40s who keeps dealing with recurring injuries, stiffness, or stop–start training, this episode will change how you think about pain forever.
In this solo episode of the Razor Performance Podcast, I break down the single most powerful question I use with clients to uncover the real cause of long-term injuries:
“It was all OK… until ______.”
Most injuries don’t come out of nowhere.
They accumulate over time.
A rolled ankle.
A hamstring strain.
A tight hip.
Then suddenly… your back “goes.”
But the back isn’t the problem — it’s just the last thing left doing the work.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why pain is usually late, not random
• How one injury quietly creates the next
• Why treating symptoms keeps you stuck in rehab purgatory
• How to identify the moment your injury cycle actually started
• The difference between managing injuries and controlling performance
This is the exact framework I use inside the Razor Rebuild to help athletic men stop breaking down, rebuild real strength, and trust their body again.
If you’ve tried physio, rehab exercises, or “being careful” — and still don’t feel confident in your body — this episode will give you clarity.
🎯 Want help applying this properly?
I offer a free 20–30 minute training and injury audit where we map your injury timeline and build a clear plan forward.
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What is The Razor Performance Podcast?
Hosted by Andy Reay, former professional rugby player and strength and conditioning coach, this show gets straight into what really matters for long-term performance: staying injury-free, building serious strength, and competing at any age. You’ll hear the methods, principles, and beliefs behind Razor Performance, shaped by years of coaching driven, time-poor and often injury prone men, back to their best. If you want to know how to rebuild confidence in your body, stay injury free and strong, and know what actually works, this is your new weekly listen.