When you’re stuck in chronic pain, you’ll believe and do just about anything to get out of it. Butoften what the doctor tells you can make your chronic pain worse in the short term and the longterm. But you can make a choice that will change the course of your life. Resources Why am I […] The post #47 – Chronic pain. Productive meanings. appeared first on Upright Health.

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#47 – Chronic pain. Productive meanings.

How does arthroscopic hip surgery compare to nonsurgical treatment of hip impingement? What explains the results? The results of studies on hip surgery vs. conservative treatment are often misleading. Let’s look at how the data is getting twisted. Article: Arthroscopic hip surgery vs. physical therapy for FAI DIY program: The FAI Fix —- MUSIC David […] The post #46: Hip surgery vs the conservative alternative appeared first on Upright Health.

#46: Hip surgery vs the conservative alternative

Why does hip surgery work? Why does hip surgery work sometimes and sometimes not? In this episode, Matt talks about the two major reasons hip surgery DOES relieve hip pain  – and why it’s still probably not a good idea to get hip surgery!     RESOURCES Hidden Brain Placebo Podcast: https://www.npr.org/2019/04/29/718227789/all-the-worlds-a-stage-including-the-doctor-s-office Surgery: the ultimate placebo: […] The post #45: Hip Surgery – Why does it work appeared first on Upright Health.

#45: Hip Surgery – Why does it work

Why do back pain treatments fail? Why do so many medical and alternative treatments for back pain provide dismal results? In this episode we talk about the fundamental problem with back pain treatments and two strategies to help you with your back pain. Resources: Crooked by Cathryn Jakobson Ramin: https://amzn.to/2JWknNo The Back Pain Fix: http://uprighthealth.com/backfix […] The post #44: Why do back pain treatments fail? appeared first on Upright Health.

#44: Why do back pain treatments fail?

Does old age mean you can’t get more flexible? Does it mean you can’t make muscles stronger? In this episode we talk about one mind-blowing case of flexibility training, mistakes adults make when trying to get more flexible, and one stretching technique that a lot of people miss. How to get more flexible as a […] The post #43: Are you too old to get more flexible? appeared first on Upright Health.

#43: Are you too old to get more flexible?

Interested in PRP injections? Hoping PRP will help your shoulder, back, hips, or knees? See what the research really says about PRP. In this episode Matt shares his biggest roadblock to getting out of hip pain. He covers his worst, least-productive reaction to hip pain and how he deals with it as he ages. Hip […] The post #42: Want PRP injections? appeared first on Upright Health.

#42: Want PRP injections?

Episode 40: My biggest struggle with hip pain In this episode Matt shares his biggest roadblock to getting out of hip pain. He covers his worst, least-productive reaction to hip pain and how he deals with it as he ages. Hip resources: https://uprighthealth.com/hip-help DIY programs: https://uprighthealth.com/diy —- MUSIC David Cutter Music – http://www.davidcuttermusic.com The post #41: My biggest struggle with hip pain appeared first on Upright Health.

#41: My biggest struggle with hip pain

Mitch has been inflexible (a tinman) as long as he can remember. His run-in with chronic pain as a young athlete had him scared about his future. He questioned the connection between his chronic pain and lack of flexibility. With time and research spent on specific training, he now lives a pain free and confident […] The post #40 – How to get more flexible even if you think you cannot appeared first on Upright Health.

#40 – How to get more flexible even if you think you cannot

Training out of chronic pain can be tough physical and mental work. You may encounter roadblocks and mysteries that tear down moral and belief. If your goal is to relieve chronic pain, discover the key ingredient you may be missing to propel you to a pain free life. Helpful Links Upright Health YouTube channel The post #39 – The secret to training out of pain appeared first on Upright Health.

#39 – The secret to training out of pain

Shari started having hip pain in high school. Physical therapy didn’t help. Doctors told her that she had femoroacetabular impingement and that surgery was the only answer. She never got the surgery, but she’s been able to get back into yoga without hip pain, and she shares the lessons she’s learned along the way. Music […] The post #38 – 4 tips for conquering hip impingement appeared first on Upright Health.

#38 – 4 tips for conquering hip impingement

The same pill could cost you $1 or $10. The same medical procedure could cost you $400 or $4000. Healthcare pricing in the U.S. is insanely opaque, and this physician is on a mission to shed light on the problem. Find out how money is corrupting the American medical system and how you can save […] The post #37 – Why Americans pay so much for drugs and medical services appeared first on Upright Health.

#37 – Why Americans pay so much for drugs and medical services

Are you suffering with chronic pain? Could you be making mental mistakes that are leading to this suffering? Listen in for four and a half common mental mistakes that can lead to pain and unnecessary suffering! Helpful links Upright Health DIY Programs Music David Cutter Music – http://www.davidcuttermusic.com The post Episode #36: The 4 1/2 Mental Mistakes Keeping You in Pain appeared first on Upright Health.

Episode #36: The 4 1/2 Mental Mistakes Keeping You in Pain

Is there a right number of reps for exercise? How do you know how many reps to do? If you’re like most fitness seekers these are questions that have played through your mind. Is there a right answer? Listen in for insights and tools to help you find the answers you’ve been looking for. Helpful […] The post Episode #35: How Many Reps Should I Do? appeared first on Upright Health.

Episode #35: How Many Reps Should I Do?

What is exercise? Should you be doing it? In this episode we discuss what exercise really is and how to use it to improve your life. We talk about key areas of focus that a lot of trainers don’t talk about (and it isn’t HIIT). Listen in to discover what exercise can and CAN’T do […] The post #34 – Does Exercise REALLY Matter? appeared first on Upright Health.

#34 – Does Exercise REALLY Matter?

What is meditation? Is it worth the time? In this episode we discuss what meditation is and isn’t. The conversation provides insights about how meditation can improve exercise, stress, anger, and more. Meditation is an incredibly valuable practice to incorporate into day to day life. Listen in to get a better idea of why and […] The post #33 – Do you REALLY need to meditate? appeared first on Upright Health.

#33 – Do you REALLY need to meditate?

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