THE WORST PAIN YET!! Fixing BIG Muscle Knots, Tight Calves & Shin Splints (Lex Fitness)

[@0175gre]

No joke, I'm a wrestling coach and when my calf had a bad knot, our trainer literally had 3 of our wrestlers hold me down when he worked on it

[@LexFitness]

You could rent them out to massage studios 😆

[@Chris-lq8zk]

Wrestling is good because when someone grabs you or throws you down they automatically massage your body with that

[@NoteVST]

@@Chris-lq8zk just to slam and contort those muscles back to pain lmao

[@henryr.schrader7520]

@@Chris-lq8zk totally

[@eddieru]

@@NoteVSTmicro tears and getting a workout makes them come back stronger💪 the more the better brother

[@alexanderburgess5640]

This guy literally has everything wrong with him 💀💀💀

[@kieraneldridge4978]

I was really about to post this lol! Glad someone else has realised 😅

[@jeanettehinds4253]

Because he has put his body through a lot.

[@matthewgomez892]

dude if you had a beast of a physiotherapist like mytchel ram youd realize how many flaws our bodies have developed

[@jeanettehinds4253]

@@matthewgomez892 Well said

[@Masterpiece13]

An overweight bubba better shape than dude, all them muscles just to have your body all broken. Dude made it look like fixing your bunions supposed to hurt.

[@JozefParker]

Most people (myself included) don't realize how much damage we do to our body. Didn't know how bad I was until I started getting a regular message and seeing a chiropractor. Taking care of yourself is part of recovery. Great informative series and watching Lex flop like a fish is funny as hell.

[@Killerkarotte1]

Yeah this dude Juices, probably trains wrong...and so on.

[@JoMHo-ty4tp]

Did seeing a chiropractor help? I have this wicked scapular knot that is a pain (pun intended), to get rid of

[@JozefParker]

@@JoMHo-ty4tp it helped more with my neck issues. Message helped more with my shoulder issues.

[@JoMHo-ty4tp]

@@JozefParker ahh... roger that.. thanks so much for replying!

[@Chris-lq8zk]

Yeah because in school we are only busy with learning stuff for our soul and mind but the body is just as important. We only have sport as subject like twice a week

[@mytchelram1]

Rip Lex! if you’ve had you’re calves massaged then you understand what this man went through 💀

[@stormbandit98]

Hey man, I struggle with a super tight lat (clicks a lot) as well as tight glutes/TFL/calves - any suggestions?! No MT has really managed to provide relief

[@somebody1291]

@@stormbandit98 minimal cost = a foam roller

[@erichvondonitz5325]

feels like my soul get ripped from my body

[@juliansmith-mclallen1784]

I had dry needle therapy done on my calves (the kind where they take one needle and manually loosen the trigger points) this man is going through some real pain

[@gamlamludi4707]

@@stormbandit98 Look for a neuromuscular massage therapist (speficially) that knows how to do myofascial and isometric work or rolfer, they use a variety of techniques and can make a huge difference. IF/Tens units also do amazing work on releasing muscle tension. Ant. Calf and body core strengthening exercises are a must for calf and hip pain. Hope this helps~!

[@moniquefleming3738]

I had hip replacement, and I swear my physical therapist got all her training from this guy. Her deep tissue message was brutal to the point screaming. Lol Reason, I had massive tendon, muscle, skeletal trauma in the military and for my new hip to be it's best, she had to release all my tight trauma. I go for my 2nd hip replacement in a month. 😖

[@Nathan-jv7jw]

Good luck hope it doesn't suck 👍

[@Token_Black_Guy]

@BloodMoon it's all the little shit that adds up

[@9igga69]

any updates yet? how did your operation go?

[@thomiste_1]

@BloodMoon no, the training isn't that brutal. However some stupid leaders don't give the combatants time to rest and don't know how to minimize injury during training, you should be fine as long as you take care and make sure to do everything that you can to minimize the stress being put on your body.

[@gravenut]

Yooo we need an update!!

[@vasocreta]

I know how much this hurts but I just want this done again. I've had this kind of therapy once. The aftermath is amazing, and I mean amazing!!

[@LexFitness]

Agreed! Completely changes all your movements afterwards!

[@vasocreta]

@@LexFitness absolutely true. It's like your joints feel more relaxed and free to move as they were intended. And stretching feels so damn good for the few fays following treatment.

[@tiagodagostini]

True, but it does not hurt that much in people with a much more moderate physical practice. I did it once and I would not rate any pain i felt above a 5.

[@MrReaver8000]

I seem to have the same kind of pain he has in his legs, what kind of professional should I seek for treatment?

[@vasocreta]

@@MrReaver8000 I saw a sports massage therapist. You don't want someone who focuses on Swedish or relaxation massage. You have to find someone who has been trained specifically on therapeutic and rehabilitative massage.

[@NyxNamor]

I'm impressed at your ability to withhold the knee jerk reaction of kicking or punching.

[@tiagodagostini]

BEcause the reflex in fact is in the other direction (contraction) and thos emuscles are weaker than extension.

[@scratchmediaohio]

As someone who deals with plantar fasciitis, I know this pain all too well! I always have horribly-tight calves!

[@djsubliminalreeve]

yeah lol i get a massage gun and dig that bastard in hard to the calves and it hurts like fuck but you can literally feel the knots just pop out.

[@kobadaa.952]

stretch more

[@アキコ2003]

@@kobadaa.952 OWOOWOW thx bro!! Didn't think about that

[@robbassett168]

Ashley - Couple things that really relieved my plantar fasciitis. Stretching not only my calves but my hamstrings also 4-5 times per day. Believe it or not, jogging for 30-40 minutes 2-3 times a week strengthened my feet. It did not make them worse so long as you’re in the right shoes. Buying shoes with a “rocker system.” Nike Invincible Flynits or the Hoka Bondi 8 shoe. Finally, buy yourself a pair of oofos sandals. Yes, oofos. They’re unbelievable.

[@plecturaproductions5816]

Thanks for this…I want to train again but my plantar fasciitis is so bad it prevents me…I’m determined to get back in shape so I hope to get myofascial work done soon…

[@bekf2240]

Lex, you may as well just go once a month. Might not hurt as much if you get some regular maintenance done.

[@ScarletL1on]

For half a year you’ll feel excruciating pain

[@rileyobrien4190]

Oooooooh maaaaan! I've had my calves/Achilles tendons worked on and its some of the "Heavens seeing", "Hallucination causing" amount of pain sometimes 😅. I felt this bro 🙏

[@doglover38381]

Love your descriptive texts!!! And do concur sit!

[@rileyobrien4190]

@@doglover38381 hahaha thank you. Just speaking from my coo-coo mind 😂.

[@mastermao8592]

😂😂 you summed it up perfectly

[@Kopie0830]

You described it perfectly. I was an atheist before but after getting my calves done I became a believer. I saw angels and stars and passed out lol.

[@2WheeledMohawk]

As a first year Sports therapy & rehab student, I can't even begin to describe how much I enjoyed this! I know how painful & uncomfortable them trigger points and STRs can be and for once, I can enjoy someone else being the subject for once! Great work guys!

[@deneshiahonadel6387]

Had this type of massage therapy and it hurt like a BITCH…I was sore the next two days…but even in that pain and soreness, I could feel an openness throughout my body that’s been missing for so long. Was a new woman after 3 days…needed to go back after 2 weeks to continue breaking up all the shit I carry in my back, shoulders and hips. Better than having surgery

[@Kopie0830]

Aye. A lot better than surgery. There are lots of great chiropractors here in youtube and massage therapists that saved me a lot of money and also surgery issues. Please choose the highest rated for safety.

[@Tacticaviator7]

How would you compare it to a cramp ?

[@babidavi6910]

​@@Tacticaviator7 A muscle can tighten itself only but so much. This massage forces the muscle to places it's literally never been. I think it's fair to say the push is significantly worse than the pull.

[@thrasherdave1428]

Yeah I can imagine. Anything's better than a surgery, other than a lethal outcome

[@Nanapanda777]

As a massage therapist I do this but I’m can’t be as mean 😂 because most of my clients don’t wanna be in this much pain. Love the details!

[@ScarletL1on]

He’s one of those few who do)

[@zainkhan5611]

I want an appointment doc

[@alexcampbell4297]

I would say do what you need to do to get rid of the knots I'll rather deal with temp pain the long term damage

[@QronoZ713]

And bcs it doesn't have any evidence for it lol. Fascia cant be released or whatever. Now it feels damn good.

[@adamletschin7759]

I'm one of the weirdos who actually wants the pain..

[@darthrevan1712]

I've had a torn meniscus for almost 2 years now and have not been able to afford treatment until just recently. My whole leg is messed up from just walking on it without letting it rest because I had to, and seeing this is making me even more nervous for when they do massage and physical therapy for my leg/knee. I will soon feel your pain as well I am afraid

[@imperialchalice]

I’ve had this exact scenario happen to me four years ago. The physical therapy is a must. Even before my surgery it, combined with the therapy and extra treatments after such as muscle stimulation with a TENS unit, icing, and massage…I regained strength in my knee and started to be able to walk miles again. And it is important to continue stretching and doing the exercises they teach in PT even after your sessions are done. Imperative. I easily went back to hurting because I wasn’t careful and didn’t do the maintenance.

[@x-Clover-x]

Ugh... my husband has the same as you except his injury was more than 20 years old so.. I keep telling him to get it fixed but he won't.

[@lilybeti]

It was like going through Anatomy 101. Your well defined muscles were really good for the visuals. 😁 Sorry for the pain you had to go through, that's how it's supposed to be.

[@lilybeti]

And two thumbs up to MT Mytchel... He's really knowledgable and those exercises he taught you were on point.

[@BB-kb5br]

The 2nd calf is even worse. Once you get the first one out of the way, you can't imagine going through it again. And so it's brand new all over again.

[@lil.soleil6]

He: *Screams in pain, literally dying* Me *eating snacks* Wow yeea, that must've been intense! Oooh *omnomnom* oh noo.. ouchh *sips tea*

[@crewcast]

this is why we're here 🤘🏼😆

[@superaluis]

LoL

[@tns9802]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Mini_Animation-zh2qc]

Relatable as hell 😂

[@jeanettehinds4253]

Some of you guys need to get to the gym and watch what you eat. Because criticism of a man who has dedicated his life to his art and let's perfect strangers in for the ride is amazing to me. Of course as he gets older, his body is going to start acting the fool and Lex is showing us how not to suffer in silence. Obviously we can't all look like Lex, and some like myself don't want to, but I can appreciate his hard work and his body looks out of this world and he's a nice guy to boot.

[@aliahm.6726]

As a physical therapist, this is weirdly satisfying LOL

[@misterr_chadsgaming9020]

You sadist lol

[@blacksta-r]

W

[@Jet_Set_Go]

@@misterr_chadsgaming9020 It's a requirement so yeah (?

[@misterr_chadsgaming9020]

@@Jet_Set_Go what, so, if you are not sadist, you cant be a physical therapist?

[@Jet_Set_Go]

@@misterr_chadsgaming9020 According to my calculations, yes

[@thepokekid01]

Every time Lex is about to reach his pain threshold, I think he's reviving himself up for a power ballad solo.

[@-.SE7EN]

Im feeling the pain dude, had to go through that a lot of times. My chiropractor (who is my uncle) practically brought tears to my eyes as he laughed at me begging for mercy 😂

[@goldenarrow7134]

Kinky

[@-.SE7EN]

@@goldenarrow7134 ye I expected this comment tbh

[@AFlyingMayMay]

Did you cry uncle?

[@babidavi6910]

​@@AFlyingMayMay oh i bet they did 😉

[@Gogsnik]

Neck and shoulders is what I have problems with, the very occasional frozen shoulder and general tenderness that goes down under the shoulder blade. When I was a young teen, I turned my head whilst lying in bed to look at my alarm clock before school and there was an almighty bang in my neck (right side) and one of the muscles had just snapped. I couldn't even sit up, the pain was like fire shooting down my spine. So now I have a lot of stiffness in the shoulders and neck and they're always crunching and popping.

[@fantikawerner8029]

Its insane how one weird move can basically yield you a handicap

[@Ashgrey0]

new fear 🔓

[@thomasheoromaso8552]

I'd be wearing full protective body gear before we even start the massage. This guy could send me flying across the room.

[@boop5287]

😂😂

[@martin1234512345]

This dude made a great point literally 1 minute into the video. Train your Calves with both straight legs AND bent knees. Most people don't and it shows.

[@natashabenjamin4222]

This looks pretty painful, however I bet you feel much better afterwards. Hope you get better soon and you are a brave person. I’d be in tears screaming like a banshee

[@nathanyoung5530]

Went for a massage a few days ago.. surprised by just what my body goes through and puts up with.. the pain as she was massaging out my leg, but the pins and needles/tingles as she released my muscles was worth it! Need to go again.

[@kerryalfaro9437]

AS someone who danced her entire life,(and now almost 44 YEARS young); I can definitely attest to the "working out" the calve muscles,AS EXTREMELY PAINFUL 😖😣

[@carlacatlett7830]

I giggled throughout this video, which was my first time watching you two, not my last! Have you guys been friends forever?

[@kresleyc5700]

I want this so bad! I would love to come see you! Sad there is an ocean between us. You are truly amazing! Lex I am impressed with your ability to handle this pain! Thanks for this series!

[@redface7076]

The pain is excruciating not sure if you really want this.

[@redhare8572]

@@redface7076 the result is all that matter

[@Craig-71]

So many snippets and clips that could be used for totally other types of videos..🤦🏼‍♂️😂. Some absolutely great advice and tips to work on, having recovered mostly from a ruptured calf and now suffering with Achilles tendonopathy this was really interesting and welcome.. loved that Lex has put up what we’ve been seeing for ages of him intense effort to not punch or kick Mytch in the head all the time..😂👊🏼👊🏼 Keep em coming, body part by painful body part.. BOOMBabY!

[@carolyn5835]

I was helping you breathe, I swear! I have an autoimmune that hardens and shrinks my tendons, so I am familiar with tightness and what it feels like to loosen them. You are doing amazing! ❤❤❤

[@osirisX607]

"Now that I'm inside hes not screaming as much" omfg these guys fuckk

[@MightyThorGer]

Always interesting to see how much one can enjoy the pain of others :D

[@cherryzred6016]

ikr

[@FM-fm2yq]

Indeed pshh hahahah

[@supersupramytv3143]

"You know it's inside now 'cause he not screaming as much" hahahaha this one killed me !!!

[@blasphemyatitsbest9235]

You know when you start laughing from pain, you know it hurts. 💀

[@jimb.598]

All you youngbucks are so fortunate to be able to see this live. I was always warned that body building would mess my body up when I got older. Unfortunately, I didnt take that advice.

[@andilezuma2017]

Grunts and groans in pain* "Are you inside yet?" 😂

[@NotThe911]

Here's a time code 5:50 😂😂😂

[@brendan6704]

This was educational and hilarious well done, I have sore calves and Achilles so this and the back video have really helped, thanks

[@kaicooper5917]

The banter in this video is top notch 👌

[@MikeJones-re1qp]

6:03 “Was that full pressure??” “Yeah” “Ok, fuck…” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Awwscrewit]

I walked around with a knotted thigh muscle for years until it finally got properly diagnosed. Good lord the physio sessions hurt and I couldn't walk after the first one.

[@branderussell4695]

Medically my doctor told me there is no such thing as shin splits. It's a general term doc use when they don't know what's wrong with your lower leg pain. After 15 years of misdiagnosis I was finally correctly diagnosed with chronic compartment syndrome. It's very common among athletes and military personnel. I myself was an athlete in HS and I currently still serve. 1 faciotomy later and I'm better. Not perfect but, better.

[@mr.rage_baiter]

This guy is like the 100 strength no healing character in a game

[@djtodd8672]

He’s in so much pain yet he still laughs Amazing

[@MrHotSpice100]

Had treatment like this the other day .. absolutely kills 😭

[@Basileclimbing]

Im convinced, calves have brain... there's no way I feel my small calves this much just watching him, this is better than a full workout...

[@sayefmotawasset]

I always have these chills in my calves whenever I think or see something involving unbearable pain for some reason

[@joshpowell4201]

I would love to get this done I have torn both calves and have scar tissue in both that limits my abilities and they are always extremely tight no matter how much I stretch, but I am not tough enough to do that I would probably cry like a baby.

[@Southguy_]

I recently went to a PT who massaged both my shin splints, calves, bottom of my feet and quads. Worst experience in a doctors office ever, but felt so much better after lol

[@Chris-lq8zk]

True

[@Chris-lq8zk]

You should have more strength now in those muscles right? Because the tenderness limits the power to like 50% or so I feel like in my case

[@Southguy_]

@@Chris-lq8zk sorry for the late reply, I think the answer is yes and no. It definitely can limit ROM and therefore decrease your strength. But I don’t know if I saw a major increase in strength. It actually helped me realize where I was deficient as I got back that ROM and realized I needed to add additional volume to target my problem areas

[@Chris-lq8zk]

@@Southguy_ thanks no Problem

[@equinoxproject2284]

Had graston done on both Achilles and both calves…the pain was pure and the chiro was a Saddam level torturer.

[@rickytynan110]

I love how technical and how he explains what he’s doing to which muscles👌

[@davidthompson184]

I used to use a rolling pin on sore calves from weight training. It almost seemed unreal at how painful it was.

[@Exceperojo]

"That's a little testicle" Bro I'm dying 🤣

[@Lithilic]

He's not being a wuss, this type of massage is super painful but it's some of the best therapy you can do for a pain naturally.

[@beerad]

Hi guys, thank you for the video as it really helps my wife and her overworked calves. Would the same method of breaking down and releasing the muscles work for her varicose veins as well?

[@lorraineannheron3515]

I'm A reflexologist and I'm learning this is awesome, thank you x

[@kompletevisionentertainmen371]

Your pain is our entertainment and we thank you. I have no idea how or why you started this channel but thanks 😂🤣😂😂

[@johnbraadland9556]

I have had some rather severe aches in my calves for a while now from old training injuries, it made me have to rely on pain killers to fall a sleep at night. The exercises shown at the end of the video has actually helped alleviate some of the pain, so cheers for that :)

[@walkingcatastrophe8715]

Watching this took me back to running track and cross country. I KNOW this pain. Im cringing through this whole video

[@nataliewestby7696]

I'm in love with Mytchel. Normally i hate facial hair but, I'd make an exception!

[@caleboconner7010]

And this ladies and gentlemen is why you stretch everything even your calfs after any workout.

[@IbaraHime22]

We don't realize our bodies hold on to every experience we have and it needs to be released...

[@TrueFilter]

They don't.

[@jasondday]

just found your channel, your pain sustains me.

[@thisaintitchief7748]

Every few months I get videos recommended from this guy and all of them have "the worst pain" in the title

[@MrTastyM7]

5:53 made me laugh. Glad he has a sense of humour going through that much pain

[@bangonfishingadventures]

just had this the other day, im now walking better then ever for a long time

[@remyxmedia]

These videos are a great combination of enlightenment and entertainment lol. My goodness lol.

[@TheTobeyLP]

"See now that im inside of him it doesnt hurt as much" 💀

[@Crimson_Logic]

I had a massage on my butt, the massage was painful but after, the pain that I was experiencing from tightness, had gone and it felt so good.

[@ericknopf2109]

I don’t care how tough you THINK you are, this HURTS. Wear and tear on your muscles over time, and hitting those muscles and putting that pressure on HURTS.

[@jerrybrown3801]

‘I don’t care anymore” had me dying😂

[@poke_my_starfish780]

I have a client I see every 2 weeks for a 2 hour session very similar to this. We have great fun, and it's so rewarding being able to help his body recover and reset.

[@rednoclip7208]

As a track athlete i know exactly how bad these hurt its terrible.

[@aff77141]

This mans calves flexes are like turning 3d rendering on and off

[@JonyElektro]

"What's that?" *Looks at the camera * "That's a little testicle." I laughed. A lot.

[@Lensgnome]

I had my calves worked on today, as soon as she used her elbow into the knot I started to sweat, and I felt like I was going to pass out. It was an excruciating burning pain after I got done with my massage. I almost fell when I got off the table Kept having knots in my calves, but I had been to chicken to get them worked on until today. I see why I waited. Although I did not make as much noise as this guy, I wanted to.

[@coreyb9240]

I feel your pain shattered my femur tibia plateau and my recovery progress involved super deep tissue massage in my calve and quads and was not a happy camper and massive pain lol

[@veronikaloistl4089]

The therapist is my hero for his knowledge!!!! I need a therapist like he is in the Seattle, Washington area or nearby to help me illuminate my leg and calf pain and the fact that I cannot pull my foot back towards my shin please advise any recommendation you might have !

[@hope.4257]

10:00 “Yeah , he’s pretty tight here check it out” *presses the shit out of his calf* 😂

[@Blurgamer17]

10:14 😂

[@KevinMLloyd]

I don't understand why you stopped going to Adam but I'm glad I found him because of lex. But mytchel seems to know his stuff so I appreciate his work. I would love to find this kind of massage in my city

[@MsWitchHazel666]

You don't know how badly I want somebody to do this to my legs and my back and shoulders 😭😭😭😭

[@marquisedoyle3669]

This video just became rated r the amount of crazy shit being said just to get him through the pain is wild

[@axiom1967]

Who would you say has inflicted the most pain in their therapy techniques? Mytchel Ram or Adam the 'TUMBS'?

[@doorblwr]

Seen people cry through this he did good

[@lazerouskyle]

That "Are you inside me yet?" was so unexpected, I laughed so hard 😂

[@stumpedtroper]

"stop playing with my testicle" 😂

[@TheReaver1234]

“Alright I’ll put it back” I had to pause and find my ribs.

[@careervest]

This is so relaxing to watch.😌

[@dremc94]

Man I just did a 7.5 mile terrain ruck today, this shit made me want to cry

[@nguyenvinhvx]

I had friend who's a DPT worked out some serious knots in my calf muscles. I was limping for days but love every bit of it 😅

[@butternutyeeetsbanana.-.5389]

It’s good he’s getting this don’t because if he didn’t he would’ve had way more issues then this. Just goes to show how important stretching and yoga are, never forget to stretch after working out.

[@BEEBISbug]

i love the sing-laughing of pain, somehow relatable

[@lush7728]

I thought I had an arthrosisin in both of my hips before I tried a massage and acupuncture. You know, it's cap having an arthrosis at 19 years. Massage is mad painful but at least now I know, Imma be healthy soon. I'll be able to play like in highschool without feeling worried about my joints. Cause now I understand how to relax and look after myself. It's so damn breathtaking. Feeling inspired🎉

[@ericpatterson5050]

Now that he's inside, you're Not Screaming so much!!! 👁️😳😬😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Smittywerbenjagermanjenson22]

Lol was like 👁👄👁

[@threequotesthursday5657]

Gastrocnemius medial popped today when running from car to shop before it closed, felt like a rubber band snapped or like someone threw something at it and all of a sudden, can’t put weight on it. Suspect a minor sprain as it’s not swollen or bruised but time will tell I guess. Any rehab exercises you would recommend? Trying to walk on it normally where I can do it still gets movement but not pleasant!

[@bobroberts2581]

Best advice? Do you have health insurance? If so you probably have some Physical Therapy on the plan. Give your doctor and call and say you jacked yourself up and need a PT. They should be able to free up whatever’s locked up, run you through a graduated workout regime that will strengthen the supporting muscles in a way that won’t further damage it. After they’ve got you back to fairly good, they will be able to give you some personalized exercises.

[@xer9883]

Id love a chill day in the life vlog, nothing planned, just see you live your day

[@anaclarke1003]

This shit hurts so bad. I get it. I would actually cry during my pt sessions sometimes because the pain was unbearable but I’d feel soooo much better prior 😂

[@sera.84]

We need a lex wants to punch Mitch counter on the top right 😂😂 I feel so bad I have awful calves

[@DarkPaladin1130]

I haven't laughed this hard in a long time....thank you!! Good stuff.

[@utley]

he's macho man if he were born in the late 90s.

[@Optimus367]

9:24 oh crap I felt that pain 😵😵😵😵 Edit: one week ago i just got that similar treatment, my body was in a sick and whole body pain, the worst one being the spine and calfs

[@brina4sultana807]

Never seen a big man scream like that and it's satisfying 💀