How To Fall Backwards (Safely)

[@Uprighthealth]

What did you learn from this video? Drop me a comment!👇 👉Rebuild Your Body At Home uprighthealth.com/diy

[@darya9336]

I appreciate the focus on which muscles to strengthen so that I'm better prepared for a fall.

[@poojahm120]

Please share the link, how to get up after a fall

[@elisabethgronlund6842]

I did fall like that, since I know how to fall without hurting myself after falling from horses and objects. So I was unharmed but for one thing. My humerus snapped. It’s not supposed to do that on a fifty something old from a simple fall. So, apparently I have to osteoporosis, a genetic kind, and now need to build muscles to protect myself better. And your videos are helpful. Thanks.

[@debbiemartello496]

bend your knees when falling , tuck your head in to avoid hitting it

[@carolgardens7294]

It is so important to practice falling. I do that with pillows on the floor. Recently , I stepped onto a downward slope without realizing it and went down, holding bags in each hand. I did not know how I turned my ankle, but I twisted my body mid-air to land on my fat thigh and rolled without letting my hand get involved, ( DO NOT BREAK MY WRIST!) holding my head, tucked and safe. I taught my friend, who was 90 to fall safely, and she came home from a trip, and told me that as she slipped on a hotel bathroom floor, she remembered my words, 'Do not let your head hit the ground! Tuck and roll!' She was so proud of herself for landing safely. Thank you for another useful video.

[@jochildress5003]

Invaluable information, and it looks like fun! I had a really bad, unavoidable, fall six weeks ago when a 180+ lb gate fell on me, throwing me to the ground and landing on top of me, pinning me. I couldn’t have done any of these techniques to mitigate the fall because of the gate, but the paramedics told me I was lucky that I was holding the gate and it fell with me rather than landing on me after I fell, or they wouldn’t be talking to me in the ambulance. Luckily, I broke no bones. Just bruises and a concussion because my head hit the ground and the gate hit my forehead. My late husband was prone to falls the year before he died, and I have been a bit paranoid about falling since. These videos are invaluable at my age (70) and I’m preparing to get onto the program starting Thursday.

[@BRPeterYoga]

Matt, I resisted watching both “Falling” videos: until I read your email this morning. So sorry for the loss of your Dad. After watching both videos, I agree that I need to prepare myself for falling. And that means getting so much stronger, specifically in the areas specified. No one wants to imagine themselves falling, but your videos help us to prepare. Like an insurance policy. you hope you never need to use it, but it’s there, just in case. Thanks, Matt!

[@MichelangeloBeats]

Honestly years of skateboarding as a teen helped me learn and internalize how to fall safely

[@lindsey9728]

Ditto for me and volleyball. I was one of those "anything for the ball" types who would dive without hesitation. Decades later, my dog had a seizure on the tile and I slipped in his pee while rushing to his meds, lol, that landing hurt, but I landed perfectly and was only sore for a day.

[@ernestreid9296]

Thanks Matt, I love FALL FORWARDS and BACKWARDS. So many people in the MS support groups I attend, have the EMTs on SPEED DIAL. One person called them 3 times in one day. Your instructions give me confidence that I will not break anything and wind up in a nursing home.

[@John-D.]

Ikemo

[@kH-bv8ix]

I am incredibly grateful you made this video. I will practice it and teach it to my parents. This is so important! Yesterday, family was hitting softballs and one rolled towards me. I stepped on the ball both feet flew up in the air, i fell backwards, tucked, rolled backwards diagonally on a downward sloped dirt road (rutted from big tractors)and popped up standing on my feet. It happened so fast i didn't know what happened! I didn't get hurt!! I'm in my fifties. I found your video and am going to share it with many people. 😊many thanks

[@kdcbattlecreek]

Haven't done any of these since I got sick. Now I'm ready to regain strength, balance and flexibility. Thank you for all your work!

[@AlexProudfoot1]

I notice with falling forward, the tendency is to brace with the back muscles of the body and the knees, however, to fall gracefully forwards we are better counterintuitively to send the knees forwards to concertina to the floor. Similar with falling backwards, the tendency is to brace with the front muscles of the body and hips, however, to fall gracefully backwards we are better counterintuitively to send the hips backwards to concertina to the floor. And, of course, adding spirals into the fall allows all our muscles to play their part in cushioning the impact.

[@AlexProudfoot1]

I love your dynamic approach to gaining strength at every length, Matt.

[@thebigl156]

I’m a klutz, so I keep really high liability insurance and fall on other people to absorb the impact. I’m kidding. Honestly, these have been great videos, for I’m catching myself from failing more often these days. You should consider a video on bathroom safety, for falls in the bathroom generally generate the most damage due to their arrangement of hard surfaces.

[@sticksbass]

falling safe is incredibly important.

[@luddite1499]

As an amateur martial artist, I find it helps to put my chin directly on my chest when doing a back roll. If my chin is touching my chest, it doesn't require as much neck strength.

[@susiengarangad6937]

So important. Comprehensive and fabulous explanation and demo. Super helpful and appreciated. Thanks!

[@Uprighthealth]

Thank you VERY much!! Really appreciate the kind words and the support!

[@giselak.1757]

Danke! Thank you! Good advice I am ging to implement for myself but more importantly my elderly parents.

[@Uprighthealth]

Hope it helps!

[@whenpigsfly8178]

I did a few judo lessons as a child. They definitely incorporated this 'slapping of the ground/mat' routine, so I've definitely benefited from that experience.

[@0.-.0]

Making the important content even if it's not gonna go viral. Thank you for being such an amazing resource!

[@poojahm120]

Good day thank you so much for sharing the video. I face balance issues. More on arching back. Both the way you speak and train proves that yes we can overcome the issue and get well. You are simply superb.

[@michaellogie]

Lots of great stuff! Thanks Matt!

[@maureenguliov5608]

Very good for walking in the winter

[@harbinderbedi9810]

Fantastic ved about safe fall measures to protect oneself

[@sabrinashea198]

Very interesting!! Thanks Matt😅

[@wreckoningday]

I think the ability of the brain and nervous system to know where the body is and its response time have a lot to do with bad falls. It catches the person off guard and their brain can't respond to alter their body in time.

[@AlexProudfoot1]

Just like Matt encourages, it is worthwhile for us to practice the moves when we are not off guard. Then there is more chance to use this technique when we are off guard.

[@hestergreen2031]

OhMyGoodness you are so very agile. Your bones must be made of rubber. You make everything look so easy. This is an awesome video. Thank you for sharing this with all of us here. I will be doing the exercises you are showing

[@AlexProudfoot1]

A valuable learning for me was to realise I can send my hips backward. This requires released pelvis and allows the body to concertina downwards. This reduces the impact as the core muscles compensate as we travel downwards.

[@darya9336]

Thanks!

[@darya9336]

Thanks for your emails that remind me to check out your valuable videos.

[@Uprighthealth]

I'm really grateful for your support!

[@faridfaruqi3077]

Great guy Matt keep it up even though we have no problem which you discuss/explain we still watch your Video

[@ChrisUnderwood-je2ye]

we did this type of training in judo practice , gotta be good knowledge

[@tinajoselyn2545]

thank you! what flexible shoes you are wearing! what are they?

[@smithcook1]

I love your sneakers! What brand are they?

[@lorenelundegren7129]

What about falling backwards in a small space? I fell backwards in my bathroom in December and hit my upper back and head on the floor, just barely missing the side of the bathtub! Amazingly, my head is okay. If I had known this information back then, it might not have helped because there would not have been room to put my arm out to the side like that.

[@AlexProudfoot1]

With a small space, consider spirals and concertina your body downwards. Then all your relevant muscles will be in play to support you on your way down.

[@deanpaulson6714]

Great content as usual ! Off topic subject I have been looking at diet and nutrition to assist my hip osteoarthritis ! In your opinion do you think diet can influence regeneration of cartridge/joint /synovial fluid ? I am trying to reverse years of damage in combination with strength and mobility

[@MiraMateLight]

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[@Matto_Harvo]

You’ve done judo

[@cakampe]

what shoes are you wearing?

[@jbsquare]

Quick question unrelated to this video. I want to sign up for your strengthening back course, but I have a broad-based disc bulge at L4-5. Do I need to know the direction the disc is bulging first. If my disc is bulging one way and your exercise is the other??

[@marcoi0416]

one time i was in a port on a really high wall, i fell and fortunally my judo trainment kicked in and i managed to fall safely and i was left just with a few brusies on my shoulder

[@jazeyrazey4301]

Hello, again - just commented on your "fall forward safely" video !! Question: What about falling sideways, which is what I did last year and ended up dislocating my elbow and fracturing my wrist - both now fully recovered, but 3 of my fingers - thumb, index, and middle finger are still not right, often feel no circulation, and thumb can feel as if locking, too. If you reply, thank you in advance! 👍

[@lindsey9728]

I'm not him, but I do know how to fall due to years of volleyball as a teen. When falling, you never want to use your arms to brace or catch yourself, they are no match for your bodyweight, gravity, and a hard surface. When falling sideways, keep the impact arm close to your body, straight up and down, tuck your elbow so your lower arm is facing forward, so upper arm straight and tight, elbow flat and bent so the side gets impacted, lower arm 90 degree angle forward and keep that hand out if the impact zone. Then try to change your landing to your back end and protect your head. Always protect your head first. Falling well is accepting it's going it's going to happen and using those milliseconds to protect your most vulnerable bones. I'm so sorry you had such a terrible injury, and I hope you recover soon.

[@jazeyrazey4301]

@@lindsey9728 Thank you so much for your kind response, Lindsey, and explaining how to protect one's extremities when falling. I will try to remember this should I take another tumble! My elbow and wrist are fully recovered, and I am so grateful for all the hard work I put in doing the several hours of exercises every day month after month after month - it was the only way to reach complete recovery! 😉 Thank you again for your kind words, I was very moved to find your comment on here! Take care! x

[@aathi9631]

Please help me sir I'm suffering from coxa saltans

[@KP-go4rp]

Send this to Tua Tuagoliva! After 5 concussions, he is learning how to fall when 300 pound defensive players throw him like a rag doll!

[@RajKashyap-fu6gj]

Yesterday I was playing volleyball and while playing it hits my face and from Yesterday only my hip tail bone left side is paining I'm unable to sit also so can you tell me some solution for this❤

[@emmaismyalterego]

Hi I'm 62 and fell backwards without warning, so I had no way to brace myself. Basically, what I'm wondering is what my body looked like falling because of where I hurt. My tailbone, my neck and mid back, and my midback hurts worse when walking, what could I have done

[@Tony-c3u]

Ukemi

[@pejZombean]

but what if both of your legs fly out in front of you?

[@grethelgarcia2309]

Hey,Are those barefoot shoes?

[@John-D.]

"LIKE" 😳😁🤣

[@John-D.]

Nice Glutes 😮😳🤣🤣🤣

[@ngf5077]

Wear Michael Jackson shoes and you won’t completely fall

[@jeanneruperto5697]

Thanks!

[@Uprighthealth]

Thanks so much, Jeanne! :-)

[@eileenduchmann5166]

Thanks!

[@Uprighthealth]

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