I really appreciated the Roll and Release program. I have been using a foam roller and tennis ball to release tight spots for years but was looking for a more detailed guide to self myofacial release. A few of the exercises I had never tried before and they were really tight the first time rolling […]
Continue readingI attended the workshop on hips with Matt and his crew. I have a torn hip labrum and cyst, and have had surgery suggested to me by my orthopedic following an MRI– to perform femoral head resurfacing, cyst removal and trimming the labral tear. I have also been told that I should look forward to […]
Continue readingPrior to working with Upright Health, I couldn’t sit properly for 30 minutes straight; I always had change positions. This meant I couldn’t drive for longer than 30 minutes. I even had to avoid stairs. It was very frustrating and depressing at times. The doctor suggested rest for 3 months. So I tried stretching, physical […]
Continue readingI’ve had running pain and injuries for over 10 years now, starting in high school with shin splints and a doctor telling me I had a stress fracture. I took time off and tried again, but the issue kept popping up. I was told it was the structure of the bones in my legs and […]
Continue readingBefore coming to Upright Health, I had two issues going on. Firstly I had been struggling with flexibility regarding hip rotation, particularly external rotation. Both sides are equally rubbish but the right side had been painful and stiff ever since I suffered a hip flexor tear on that side about a year ago. For this […]
Continue readingLast year I was struggling with a shoulder injury caused by exercise and my motion was significantly restricted. Jumping jacks, jumping into the pool, or putting on a jacket had the potential to cause pain and aggravate the problem if not done carefully. This went on for months so I went for help. I was […]
Continue readingToday we are looking at the story of BK – his life during and after the NFL, and how hip pain drastically affected his quality of life. As personal trainers who specialize in working with people with hip pain, back pain, and shoulder pain, we get clients from all walks of life. A lot of […]
Continue readingI trained as an osteopathic medical doctor. As osteopathic physicians, we take a holistic view of the body. We see the body and mind as interconnected, and we try to avoid the tendency to want to put band-aids over singular, isolated problems. Instead, we try to focus on the relationships of multiple systems in the […]
Continue readingI am a practicing physical therapist, and I was diagnosed with FAI in my left hip in 2013. My MRI arthrogram showed a small posterior labral tear, but no arthritis. Two orthopedists told me that I should have surgery because I have retroverted hips with deep sockets and my acetabulum should be shaved down. This […]
Continue readingI had extreme pain in my groin, inner thighs, hips, tailbone and SI joint area for five years straight on both sides of my body. My lower back was also extremely bad and would give out often. Later on, even my knees started giving out and having pain. It was never ending and got worse […]
Continue readingYears ago I ran five Triathlons, 3 sprints and 2 olympic size ones. It was a fun thing to do as my forties started, and I figured a great way to get in shape. However, it took it’s toll on my aging body and things started to hurt all over. Two years ago, my back […]
Continue readingAfter more than a dozen orthopedic surgeries during my high school, college, and NFL career I thought my days of dealing with injuries were behind me. Over the course of the last couple of years I noticed a burning pain in my right hip that steadily increased. As the pain got worse I found myself […]
Continue readingI recently came across your channel and found many of your videos extremely relieving as well as beneficial. I had been suffering from FAI for about a year now. I’ve had many low points due to this and have been slightly depressed for a while. Prior to that I had about an 8 month long adductor strain. […]
Continue readingThanks again for the awesome session! Thinking back, it was helpful to meet in the gym to actually go through the exercises with weights. I had never met a physiotherapist/osteopath in an actual gym which actually is a bit bizarre. The diagnostic testing you do is really key. Most health professionals take a narrow approach, […]
Continue readingI first saw Matt in September 2016 for several pain and discomfort issues concerning both hips, my right shoulder and toe. It’s been five months since I started seeing him and my hips are much better, my shoulder issue is controlled, and even my toe has improved. About 8 years ago, I started having discomfort […]
Continue readingI had been challenged by hip mobility for many years as the result of an inflammatory condition. Pain was just part of a typical day – which was incredibly draining. One session with Matt over Skype provided me the tailored methods to reduce the issue. Following a relatively simple protocol, I received a step change […]
Continue readingWow! That pretty much sums up my experience thus far at Upright Health. There’s few times in my life where I would feel this excited to write a review, but I guess there’s a first time for everything :). I do olympic lifting and I was having a hard time going all the way down […]
Continue readingWhen I started with Upright Health, I didn’t know much about the origin of my body’s tension, weakness, or pain. I just knew that I was uncomfortable and tense, and I didn’t have the knowledge or tools to get better. Matt and Josh have answered all of my questions, spotted areas of weakness, and helped […]
Continue readingSo, briefly about myself, I am a 60 year old physician, and if I can’t fix myself with non acute musculoskeletal issues, I don’t usually go to the doctor. I’ve been lucky enough to have sought out massage therapy, chiropractic treatment, and have gotten involved on my own with yoga, Alexander technique, and the Egoscue […]
Continue readingI was starting to develop chronic hip pain, something that had been building up over years. I finally went to a well respected hip surgeon at Stanford and she told me to STOP stretching in certain position because of the way my hips were shaped. She said stretching in this position would only grind my […]
Continue reading3 years ago I had developed (seemingly out of nowhere) a real weakness and pain in my right hip. Simple tasks like walking up hills were a challenge as I could barely put much of my weight onto my right-hand side. Things got even worse when riding the bumpy London subway, as my hip would […]
Continue readingI have a herniated disk in my lower back, and I could see I was losing strength and muscle, so I decided to seek out a trainer. I was partnered with Vincent and he was great. We discussed my goals and talked a lot about what movements strain my lower back, and from there he […]
Continue readingHappy new year! I’ve been wanting to send you an e-mail thanking you for all of the work you and Shane put into the FAI Fix program. The program helped me get my life back together. My story: I’m an avid cyclist and cycling is an integral part of my life. In April 2014, I […]
Continue readingI teach and practice Aikido, a martial art that involves rolling, falling, and knee-walking. Beginning in 2010 (when I was living in Japan and practicing Shotokan karate as well as Aikido and Japanese swordsmanship) I was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis in my left hip that eventually resulted in bone spurs and constant debilitating pain. I […]
Continue readingPrior to starting with Vincent, I was concerned about being able to stay interested in training. I had tried a few trainers before, but none were able to keep my interest for long. It’s amazing that I have been coming to Vincent for almost two years now. Since then I have seen a significant increase […]
Continue readingHere’s my story: About eight years ago, in the midst of the very emotionally, mentally and physically draining process of separating from my husband, I awoke with some pain in my right hip. It wasn’t excruciating, just noticeable, and it made getting around a little more challenging than usual. I thought it must be a […]
Continue readingWhen I first started, I had not engaged in any activity or sport for well over 5 years. Needless to say I was very out of shape! I was terrified at my first session, but that feeling quickly went away… Since then, I’ve dropped 40lbs and increased my strength and overall health dramatically. I never […]
Continue readingI have worked with many trainers over the years with little to no results, so I was reluctant to continue spending more money on trainers. Vincent came recommended to me, so I gave him a try and, to my surprise, I saw immediate, drastic improvements in my fitness. As of this writing, I have been […]
Continue readingI have had MRI’s, tests and visited with several PT’s for several years to find a solution for my neck and back pain. I have done hours of research trying to find a solution and the right place, were they are not your “typical” PT telling you to go home and do all the “typical” […]
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