Never Accept Defeat | Injury Motivation

[@rickspearman3765]

"A set back is a set up for a come back" thanks

[@nyrrerreesalmon4483]

Dieuforting Ac 🙏🏻💯

[@lu7730]

?😀😀😃😅😀🤣📲

[@AmyChou]

"A setback is a setup for a comeback" Huge thumbs up for that!! :D

[@mattyfusaro]

***** thank you Amy!

[@nelsonrios9513]

I always wanted to be a bodybuilder. When I was little my uncle competed in competitions and I remember looking at all these men on stage and I thought they looked like supermen. I wanted to be that. Working out became my passion. I spent so many months building my body. I spent so many hours looking at myself in the mirror. Always being hard on myself. This should be bigger or I could push this further. Being better every week gave me a reason to live. I thought I was on top of the world. Then life hit me like a train. I had a serious car accident that nearly cost me my left ear, arm and eye. The nurse told me it was a miracle that I didn't die. Thankfully a team of surgeons were able to save them. 2 years later ive had 4 surgeries and months of rehabilitation. Let me tell you the rehab hurt more than the surgery. Years of laying in a bed left me a holo shell of the man I used to be. All my hard work had left me and so did the desire to do anything. I gained weight. I barely had movement in my arm. My mother had to help me shower and put my clothes on. I felt useless. A waste of space. What kind of man can't even tie his shoes by himself. I was half a man. I thought my life was always going to be this. One day I'm getting into the shower and I pass myself in the mirror so I back track. I pose myself like I used to. It didn't look like me. I wasn't myself. Then I told myself I want to be normal guy again. That's all I wanted, just to feel like a normal person. I started pushing myself harder in rehab. It felt like I wasn't making any progress but I kept at it. Just trying gave me a reason to live. I had a reason to get out of bed so I kept going. Months and months go by and I wasn't noticing anything but the people all around me did. I felt like they were just telling me stuff I wanted to hear. I come home to shower after a long day at the rehab center and I pass by the same mirror. I see progress. After so long there it is in front of my eyes. That's where I made a choice. I don't want to be normal I say to myself. I want to be better than this. I'm not the biggest nor can I life the most in the gym anymore. I don't have anything that I used to. The weights feel heavier and the exercises take my breath so much quicker now. I accept I'm not the same guy I used to be. No I'm stronger now. I been hit by life. I took the punches and I'm going to get back up and try again.

[@yucelertekin4622]

Mad respect bro inspiring stuff hope you are getting better life trains you to be stronger just like in the gym but the difference is that it challenges you mentally the way you don't want it to be but in the end you have to overcome the trials & tribulations

[@kotarmsport2235]

🙏 ...

[@haifaxxx7478]

Respect man. Update us please.

[@123aayushgaikwad6]

Respect Man !!! how are u today ?

[@biologybiceps5643]

Brought tears to my eyes "Sir"... How are you now?....

[@atyabalnami2981]

I love being active, working out, and running. I got hit by car while crossing the road two days ago and I really needed this video because I almost lost hope and motivation

[@MikeWick718]

Thank you so much for creating this video. I had two knee surgeries in the last month to fix meniscus and ACL tears. As a life long athlete, I was crushed and depressed initially. I lost 10lb of lean muscle and couldn't see the way out... until I realized I'm no longer injured. I spent 12 months in pain, trying to grind through damaged knees, psychologically, I became "cripple" over those 12 months of daily chronic pain. Now, there's still some lingering pain and left over inflammation, but I'm working out 3-4 times a day and now able to do 15 parallel body weight squats without feeling any pain. its a long road ahead but I couldn't have done it with your help and the help of others who motivated me to bust my ass. Thanks again.

[@milktoasted]

How are you now? I’ve had knee issues for several years, a doctor once told me MPFL surgery for both would be necessary in the future. In May I developed tendonitis, reinjured it from pushing the recovery time, and worsened it still having to walk around for work. My body forced me to stop and I’ve been in bed for a week, awaiting an MRI. They think the meniscus and something else are torn. I’m in a foreign country and losing my shit mentally as I’m a dancer and I miss moving my body. But I’m trying to stay positive that even if this requires surgery, I will come out stronger in the long run.

[@jasminhabib5065]

Two years ago in the gym, I was squatting too much weight and I got a herniated disc in my back, I felt the pains but I kept going in fears of people laughing at me for being 'weak'. I only found out 5 months ago that I had this injury, and thinking my back was fine I continued to workout, suffering both ankles and wrists spraining, my knees becoming extremely weak, and tearing my hamstring. After I went on a 13km hike, I knew something was wrong with my back, I couldn't move. The next day I got physio and heard this news, and found out that it would take the whole year to recover, seeing as it's been left for so long. I am currently on my way to recovery, it's been an emotional hurricane, as my physio tells me i need to be in the gym 4+ days a week, I felt my previous injuries resurface. Today I worsened my knee, and have a shin splint as a result of pushing myself too much. I have horrible tendinitis in both wrists, and my disc is still healing. Finding the motivation is so hard, as I'm only 16 and all I've ever wanted was to be active. I came from a broken home, and working out was my rock. It kept me sane. When I got injured over and over, the things that kept me going was, in fact, finding other passions. Something that could replicate the same euphoria i get when i work out. I found writing. Making art. Cooking. Yoga. All of which I can't do now because of my tendinitis. I'm basically on the verge of giving up. I have no one to support or encourage me to stay positive, because my mum has been chronically injured for 6+ years, and she is getting worse by the day. I really just want to feel normal again, and I really don't know what to do. Positivity seems like a rarity at this moment.

[@RockerFoo92]

Jasmin Habib it’s tough to be patient when you’re in pain it robs your happiness and positivity but you just have to take it one day at a time and don’t rush it. I’m recovering from a herniated disc as well and for all of last summer I could barely get out of bed and walk around the house. I started eating healthy to lose weight because I could barely walk and eventually started swimming at the gym with a floating bouy between my knees only using my upper body and eventually I was able to kick and months went by and I could walk perfectly and jog again. It’s a slow process but treat your body right and listen to your body and be patient don’t give up

[@davidnaulah9280]

Jasmin Habib i got the same injury too from squatting too much weight and with improper form...i hated myself for my mistake knowing my back would never be the same...i did my rehab exercises piously and now im back playing my favourite game,basketball even though i have lost a step or two on my explosiveness due to my injury and i still get back tightness..i just stretch a lot and jump and run with proper mechanics..i hope u can come back stronger from this

[@aljaznovak3684]

hey jasmin! please add me on facebook, Aljaz Novak(slovenia, novo mesto), i got some great rehab info for you

[@farazahmed7]

How your doing now

[@gauravshinde1028]

Idk if this helps. But I m trying to summon all the positive energy in the world that I can n praying that you come back soon. There are so many athletes who've comeback after worse injuries and had amazing careers. Just don't aggravate your injuries and try n replace your time in the gym with something that shapes you as a person - learn an instrument , read a book , meet new people. I've been out for a month now and this's what has kept me going. Hope we all comeback stronger.

[@HaarisMajidTraining1]

"Try me" not why me. Great motivation Matty

[@mattyfusaro]

HMTraining hell yeah bro!

[@zakariab6552]

Well yeah enjoy having your leg broken or something that will let u stay in bed for months.

[@milktoasted]

Thank you. I’m battling knee injuries and depression and guilt for reinjuring them. A lot of layers, but staying positive is the KEY. Believing it can be done. Patience is everything.

[@jaxtso8764]

Thanks man. I have a herniated disc in my lower back, and I am joining the Army. I’ve been busting my ass every morning running, and I’ve gotten faster. At times there’s pain, but through the grace of God I’m going to make it through. Thanks for this video man.

[@chinurathore5697]

Can i run with herniated disc??

[@anthonyarroyo5325]

Right now I'm dealing with severe lower back pain, and I might have a herniated disc, I can't enjoy working out without lower back pain, however I still squat and deadlift heavy, because powerlifting is my passion. That's what bring me happiness in my life, being a powerlifter takes away my loneliness my depression. However this video tear me up because at this point I don't know what to do now, I seen multiple chiropractor and massage therapy, taking medication as well but pain it's still there feel like giving up in life but this video motivate me to keep going. I hope everyone recover and go back to lifting

[@toze2463]

after 9 years, this video still help me, thank you!

[@Owndchilata]

lost a lot of time from a very bad injury. got fat again. gained all the weight i cut & got weak as shit. initially lifting as more depressing than not lifting at all. gains come back pretty quickly and you can come back better than before. am cutting & am almost back where i was. if you do get injured. unlike me, do track your intake. dont just give up and eat your feels because you are depressed. you will regret it. if anything you should pay more attention to diet not less. and also a serious injury will humble you real fucking quick. i guarantee you will change the way you train and train smarter, you will focus on form, you will do stretches & mobility. because the thought of being in that much pain again will never leave you. ever.

[@mattyfusaro]

Owndchilata 100% on point with this comment!

[@death3758]

I am in your shoes right now. Left the fun for 7 or 8 months. Got weak as shit. Now every time I get under the bar it's painful to see everything I lost. I hope muscle memory kicks in and I gain what I previously had faster than when I first gained it. .. very depressing and demotivating

[@Owndchilata]

***** you willl. keep at it and you will be back better than ever. its hard at first but you have to keep going. itl all come back. i am almost back where i was. trust me man. muscle memory is real. its not crazy fast but its quicker than the first time.

[@death3758]

Owndchilata sweet thanks dude!

[@mehmetsanl6267]

What injury did you get? Disc herniation?

[@Lucyklifts]

Great vid man, I have a lot of respect for you. I've been dealing with my left rotator cuff and left hip for over a year now and I've come to realize it's all about staying motivated, increasing my mobility as much as possible day by day and leaving my ego at the door because I'm lifting such light weight to fix my imbalances. Keep doing your thing, much love from Canada.

[@mattyfusaro]

HardGainerHelp thank you very much I appreciate that and keep your head up man, one day at a time!

[@chayannetrejo4187]

Hey man thank you.. I recently tore my acl playing soccer and I was so motivated and really thought I was going to make it D1 despite being 21. I worked and worked all year and now I'm trapped I can't do anything.. I had no insurance. No doctors wanted to help me...I applied for insurance and I finally got it and just now I was thinking about my future and if I can still make it and achieve my dreams.. THANK YOU MAN. I really needed this. Thank you. I'm not giving up.. Not now.... I'm going to be the best. I'm going to comeback better than ever

[@Trad3markz]

Currently injured and haven't worked out for weeks already. Needed this to stay optimistic. Thank You!

[@Hoehensucht]

In Sep 23 I had a massive disc prolapse in my lower back which tied me on my bed for several weeks. I was not able to go from bed to bathroom without support. Then...12 months later I crossed the austrian and italien alps the 7th time by mountainbike. Your video was one out of several other motivationclips which I have seen during my reha and personal recovery. Thanks for that. It s so true...a setback is a setup for a comeback

[@paulafox9482]

I didn't quite expect this video to be so bloody helpful.. I'm sitting trawling my way through videos trying to find positivity and I came across this great wee speech. I tore my ACL, fractured tib and fib with cartridge damage in my right knee after an out of control skier crashed into the back of my early this season. I was angry and frustrated because there was nothing I could have done and was no way my fault.. So I got angry and did the "why me". I take my skiing pretty seriously and my heart was recently broken again when my physio told me I would have to miss next season as well.. All because some jackass didn't wanna pay for a lesson and tried to show off on an advanced run. I take what you say to heart because not only has motivation for my recovery diminished.. But so has my work, general mood and attitude because of anger. I'm gonna try my best to hold on to your powerful message and focus on something productive! Cheers Bro, nice pins!

[@mikehokage4085]

Paula Fox how are you doing now?Back to skiing? I tore my acl and i will have surgery this summer

[@grana2dylan]

I was out since last year and just recently got back in. My upper back still isn't fully healed but i started going back and it feels great

[@OmarHoffi]

So true :) I just got out of an injury myself and not to forget, It was a pleasure meeting you this weekend ! Cant wait for tomorrow, thank you for being so welcome and humble

[@mattyfusaro]

Omar El Hoffi Awesome to meet you man and no need to thank me, hope you had a great time!

[@misterschmells]

Absolutely perfect video. Thank you, Matty. It's reinforcing to step back and realize you're never alone in the journey to your comeback.

[@mattyfusaro]

misterschmells You got it, thank YOU!

[@APGScareface]

This man actually made my day...! Im suffering a back injury from the bottom of my back up to my neck. Im still kickin ass at the gym and keepin it up! I will come back stronger! Wish this man the best!!

[@yaddi3434]

Great message, Matty. I've ruptured my L4 L5 and had surgery, have a scarred bicep tendon, some impingement in my shoulder, and 3 fused vertebrae in my T spine. I took a 10 year break from lifting. I got back in the gym 7 months ago and it's the best thing I've ever done. Lower back pain is down 90% and I've gained 20 lbs since starting back. The mind can heal the body. You can overcome injury and set backs. Get a picture in your mind of what you want to look like or accomplish, and you're half way there. Keep the videos coming.

[@mattyfusaro]

Matt Thornton WOW Matt that is seriously incredible! Awesome work man damn inspiring to hear that!!

[@jennysmith9992]

Fractured my tailbone 8 months ago and I still cant lift or perform certain exercises. Gym was my life, it changed my unhealthy lifestyle since 2016 and gave me so much confidence. I now feel like I have no purpose. I hate seeing my body getting weak and I don't even want to look at myself in the mirror. I see others working out on instagram and I immediately start crying. I heard that the coccyx bone can take years to heal and the the thought of this makes me even more depressed

[@laxplayer0429]

Nothing more satisfying than fighting back from an injury man.

[@mattyfusaro]

vashisht arshanapally no doubt man!

[@temin7152]

Omg I really needed this, I have my first heavy deadlift session after hurting my back

[@BusinessAndFitness]

Although it pains me to watch this KZbin video without being in the same room as you my friend… I really enjoyed this one.

[@mattyfusaro]

Travis S hahahah

[@Dkguerilla]

These words will make the wolf within a injured person start howling again...dealing with a shoulder injuring myself thank you for this vid. Greetings from the netherlands

[@mattyfusaro]

Ricardo Carter you're very welcome and get well soon!!

[@falconcresent5214]

I just had a fall,hit the rd at 45 km coming out of a blind bend on a hill descent to find a car on the wrong side of the road.i was run of the road,thankful i found a gape and miss the car,but the bike washed out under my front wheel.the impact at 45km was harsh to say the least.lucky i was coming out of a bend and was traveling at less speed than the 75km coming into the corner.i was then very fortunate to only had got very minor injures,sprained shoulder,grazed cuts a concussion.But now i having to start a recovery process two month before a major competition.i did my first ten km run 5 day after the accident.It was slow painful 51mins of agony,but head my words of encouragement.set back are a part of any endeavor to achieve.it all about getting back up.today proved resolve and determination .keep motivated and have a positive mind set.if we can focus and program our minds to be becoming positive and not being thinking negative thought,but thinking positive constructive thoughts.anything is possible.believe we can and it will manifest into success.

[@khenrubwangchuk2239]

thanks matty. been out for a year now. sucks but looking forward to exceeding all my old lifts.

[@3kingspowerlifting119]

This video is doing a great job at bringing together those injured and hungry to push through it. Best of luck to anyone going through injury!

[@mattyfusaro]

Mike Marra thank you very much MIke!

[@Filipinogenetics]

"A setback is a setup for a comeback." Never heard that one before and I like it!

[@mattyfusaro]

Filipinogenetics awesome man!

[@nyrrerreesalmon4483]

“A set back is a set up for a come back” that line mean a lot🙏🏻💪🏽💯

[@trisix99]

I know this too well. Injuries do take an emotional and psychological toll. Thank you for the video.

[@kmack5187]

I'm 17 and injured my chest and shoulder. Really bad muscle strains. I'm in the delayed entry program and am scared this injury will have set me back too far to meet my PT standards. Been out of the gym no cardio or any lifting for almost a month. I want to get in the gym so bad but am scared to reinjure it. Thanks for this video. Gonna go to the gym tomorrow, lightly stretch it out, and at least do some running.

[@eduardomora9341]

Buddy no matter what people su about me, I’m in tears after watching this. 15 days ago I turned off my Achilles’ tendon... I’ve been suffering injuries ever since I was a young guy, 3 knees surgeries and now this one which is been really painful not only fiscally but mentally as well. Thank you for the inspiration I really want to face this with a different perspective cause right now I’m down the whole

[@PistolPeteLee]

Dealing with an injury right now. I Ruptured my Achilles 5 months ago to the date, and I don't see why people lose motivation. You learn a lot about yourself and your body, as well as your mental approach to life, and if that doesn't motivate you there is an issue. I never had a down day in these past 5 months and I really do put my recovery down to that positive attitude and my desire to want to come back. I deadlift and squat not too far off my PR's one year after doing it previously and with the injury, and dunked again for the first time today. If you can't find SOMETHING to motivate you while you're injured, stop feeling so sorry for yourself and go find something to motivate you! Great video Matty, I did that with my Achilles recovery, it is all documented on my channel! This post may seem a bit harsh to those who have injuries, but I really have no time for people who lose faith just because of a set back. F that! Sure it's difficult and you have to adjust, but sick it up and get on with it. There are millions worse off than us, just because we have an injury doesn't mean life stops. Great work, real inspiring dude

[@mattyfusaro]

***** I am really sorry to hear about that and I couldn't agree more. It's very easy to feel sorry for ourselves and while it's natural for a while to feel that way, it's important to not limit ourselves and give up!

[@ShadowGaming-dw3qm]

I also have an injury broke my arm. Of course my luck is I get my cast of a few days after the basketball season ends lol

[@visualsofdev2946]

I was injured November 28 at work , a 350ton hydraulic press that bends metal cane down on my hand and broke 3 finger clean and the 4th finger was torn tendon, being out of the gym sucks I moped for over a month all through the holidays never touched the wieghts toll mid January still was difficuilt cause I couldnt grip anything barely and had no strength anyways but I worked around it all my lifts were way down and it motivated me to drive and push myself to where I know I can be now to this day I'm stronger then I ever was not 100 percent healed yet bit pretty damn close. Injurys can happen fast and the result sucks but once you tell yourself that nothing can stop you..nothing ever will you want something bad enough you will get it just have to be safe about how you will get back in that gym and kill the wights again:) love your videos Matt!!

[@visualsofdev2946]

And every day out of the gym all I would do was watch workout videos from all my favorite you tubers and looked up workout that would help me and stuff like that I will always keep the picture of what my hand looked like the day it happened to remind myself that did this for myself and I came along way from my injury and still fighting through the stiffness as of today. But now looking even a month ago such a huge accomplishment for myself :)

[@mattyfusaro]

Devon Bernard Wow, I am really sorry to hear about that but glad you are coming back strong man! Keep it up and remain positive!!

[@TheUpTownFan]

Fantastic video Matty. I had a shoulder injury that essentially kept me out of the gym for 16 months (didn't get the surgery until 8-9 months after surgery). It was a pretty devastating time, so much so that I unsubscribed from every fitness channel to take my mind off of it, including yours. Trying to use this experience to channel it in a positive way! I spent too much time pouting about it.

[@mattyfusaro]

TheUpTownFan thank you very much I appreciate that and sorry to hear about your injury. Stay positive bro

[@TheUpTownFan]

***** Thank you man. Stuff happens but you learn from them!

[@rachelrussell7650]

Thank you so much for this. I've just came out of an acl and meniscus surgery and lately it has been really hard for me to stay motivated because I am not physically fit as everyone else and how I used to be

[@KimHoeltje]

Didn't have an injury, but in a different situation is was so hard to stay positive! But realized being negative and depressed did absolutely nothing!!

[@mattyfusaro]

Kim Hoeltje yeah it really applied to any negative situations!

[@kashifwaheed3142]

Thanks bro I'm 14 and just torn my cartilage and I am out for 3 weeks and my season is at it's peak and I'm missing out but i know when I'm back I will be the best

[@anawebber6037]

This is such an inspiration to me who has gone through snapping 2 ligaments completely and 2 really badly in my ankle and having 2 surgeries in a year to fix it! It is inspirational, thank you!

[@strengthbeyond8162]

Torn shoulder. Looking forward to the recovery and the comeback

[@mattihle517]

Just broke my wrist and need surgery and will miss my entire freshman baseball season. Broke it just two weeks after being cleared after a massive elbow surgery last August. Thank you for this

[@YungJ]

Needed this.... been out of the gym for 6 months b/c of surgery & it’s killing me.. I’m an everyday gym guy, i can’t wait to get back & reach higher levels than i ever have! 💪🏼🙏🏼

[@kale188]

i dislocated my shoulder in basketball practice at school. two days ago.. and I cried because I felt like I was defeated and when I was watching the others guys ball out so thanks

[@chrissimpson771]

I had an injury of busyness and that set me back in watching your videos, but I'm back and better than ever!! Ever Fusaro.

[@mattyfusaro]

Chris Simpson LOVE IT!!

[@chrissimpson771]

***** I'm glad, but i want a 20% cut when you release the shirts haha.

[@oskarpersson5622]

i just recently got a spine surgery that will make me out of the gym for half a year and this motivated the shit out of my to work even harder on the physical therapy. Keep on going strong man :)

[@avahrios3384]

I just recently had brain surgery to correct a condition that could’ve potentially paralyzed me or been fatal. I still have 2 more months before I can play volleyball again and it’s been very very hard. I miss it so much and I keep dwelling on the fact that I’m being set back and I won’t be as good as I was before. I worry so much that I won’t make it on the team in high school. I’ve been trying to focus on getting better, and this video definitely helped a lot. thank you!

[@xxVanos]

Thank you for this. I got my left ankle injured today playing basketball. What sucks was that early this year I injured my right ankle. And it took my a couple of months to come back. I'm sad to have to sit on the sidelines for potentially another 3 months more. But I will come back harder, stronger and definitely hungrier. Cheers my brother.

[@powderwigwoodenteethmf5037]

I’ve been lifting for 2 years and 2 months. I’m so close to a 315 bench, and I injured my shoulder today because I had a bad spotter who wasn’t strong enough and pulled the bar back then up. That caused the bar to come up close to my upper chest. It fucked up my shoulder. I don’t know how bad the injury is but I can’t even bench the bar without it hurting. It demoralized me so this video helped a lot. I worked so hard for this, and now I don’t know how this will effect my progression considering your shoulders is so involved with so many upper body exercise. This video helped boost my spirit a little

[@QuangTran.]

Well said and done matty!

[@connorelliott4215]

I broke my wrist back in December and when it eventually healed and i got back into lifting and throwing i pushed it too hard and tore my shoulder blade. I didn't get it checked out until end of june so i went 5 months with a tore shoulder blade. When i finally got it checked out they said that it wasnt bad enough that i needed surgery but it was still a torn shoulder blade. Since then I've been in physical therapy and I've been working really hard but the other day i was told i was going to miss my entire football season and im just a freshman. I was really depressed at the time but i decided to do cross country instead( which the doc said would be ok) but ive decided to not give up and come back stronger than ever next year. Thx so much for inspiring me with this video I'll watch it like every morning to stay motivated

[@anishdaw9163]

Recently got hit by car got injured badly but believe me your words really built up the fire to overpower my injury it meant a lot . Keep motivating

[@gnarleypunkroker5]

"a setback is a setup for a comeback" i like thata. well put.

[@mattyfusaro]

***** thanks man!

[@jamisontraigle8002]

Man I needed this. I appreciate you.

[@BrittanyLesser1]

Love this.. I'm just getting back into the gym after a couple weeks off and it's been really frustrating! Just need to remind myself to take it one day at a time

[@mattyfusaro]

Brittany Lesser Thanks Brittany and that's exactly it!

[@nyseldias21]

Brittany Lesser what injury did you go through?

[@TosTinMan]

Hey Matty, one reason I watch your videos is because you're positive. I hate negativity! I used to lift when I was young but Thoracic Outlet Syndrome(TOS) got the best of me. I've been on disability for over 20 years now. However, in the last several years I've discovered some things like joint mobility exercises, self-myofascial release, and vacuum cupping, that have really helped me reduce my pain levels. I've made a lot of videos about this stuff, if anyone is interested.

[@mattyfusaro]

TosTinMan Thank you very much man I really appreciate the comment!

[@shiznit4tothe20]

Can you make a video specifically on lower back pain Matty? I know you've been through this and it looks like you're good now. I got to your channel by searching for wrist pain relief and you helped me out. Big ups

[@metoovideos]

Pain or possibly your lower back or core is weak? I'm no trainer but I had lower back problems for the longest time a year into lifting and once I started deadlifting and working my core more it went away. Foam rolling also helps crack your back and alleviate a lot of pain

[@GSportProductions]

Prakticunt I to would like to see a video like that I suffered spondylolisthesis with an L5 fracture and it has been very difficult to squat

[@KamJamm]

Are you sure it's not your IT band? I made a video on this you can see if it helps

[@mattyfusaro]

Prakticunt I do have a video on some low back pain and a stretch I did to help!

[@mattwillmott8478]

Currently recovering from ACL and MCL knee reconstruction, thanks for this man

[@calm7932]

Hey I've got the same injury, Its June now and I Wanna know how your doing, please reply!

[@boomboompaopao27]

Much needed. Injured my wrist (TFCC) a month ago and haven't worked any upper body since, which is torture for me since i'm usually in the gym lifting 5-6 days a week. Feeling like i'm losing all my hard work and currently have that feeling of hating everything - and it's def taking a toll on me emotionally. Appreciate this vid, *****, thanks so much for the advice and motivation.

[@marcozarrini7929]

Bro any tips on this? I'm currently dealing with this too, I swear it's the worst shit ever

[@szotakandrei]

There are people who went through some incredible stuff ( like Brandon Lilly or Blaine Sumner, to name a few ) and came back stronger than ever. It can be done, but it's a huge mental battle, that's for sure.

[@mattyfusaro]

Szotak Andras agreed 100%

[@jakemccloskey7382]

Loved this so much Matty, had an injury to my shoulder for 4 months now and it's just pissing me off now more than anything and I just keep getting more down and more scared about getting it under weight again and doubting whether I'd be able to throw a punch in the boxing ring again when it feels slightly better. This had helped a lot, thanks.

[@mattyfusaro]

Jake McCloskey thanks Jake and sorry to hear about your injury but keep yourself positive and stay motivated....one day at a time bro!

[@resurrectiontraining]

really appreciate this video man, helping me through this injured lower back 💪💯

[@mattyfusaro]

Sorry to hear man! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@enjoyop6742]

I have suffered for the last 15 months with 4 shoulder dislocations (2 times right shouldet and 2 times left shoulder). Everytime I worked hard to come back, but everytime I got thrown back at the beginning. The motivation is the only thing that keeps me working harder to come back

[@AlexPlamadeala1]

100k Matty well done .... truly one of my favourite KZbinrs and keep grinding !

[@mattyfusaro]

Alex Plamadeala Fitness thanks so much Alex!

[@AntsBodybuildingandFitnesstv]

Truly inspiring video. And your right. Most injuries are only minor setbacks in the big scheme of things.

[@mattyfusaro]

Ants Bodybuilding and Fitness thank you very much!

[@manlyrawfitness]

Dude you just made my day. Thank you for your words.

[@kindaeasy9797]

lower back muscle pull ,it has been 4 months ,it just wont heal , i have decided to take a month of from the gym now , its my commitment

[@chad4345]

gym was life, got caught in an accident this Saturday, knee bone misplaced, doctors did surgery, day 3 after surgery gonna hit back 🙏🏻

[@811Anm]

needed this speech, it came at the right time thank you ;-)

[@mattyfusaro]

Abed Muhsen awesome thank you!

[@Victoria-kp5mk]

I don’t lift weights, I’m a dancer but recently I got injured. I have a concussion at first I was told it was extremely minor so I carried on with my normal life just with a few small changes. It’s been two months and I’m much worse, and having to go see a neurologist because it’s too out of hand. I’m a sophomore in high school taking honours classes, it’s just crazy to me how much 10 seconds can change your life. I was fine before I got hit and now I can barely type this. My favourite quote is “My body could stand the crutches, but my mind couldn’t stand the sideline.” It’s too true it’s miserable sitting at dance watching people do what you love and you can’t do anything about it. Hope everyone is getting better!

[@itzajdmting]

Complete ruptured ACL on top of chronic back/hip problem. I can barely do anything. Not fit enough for the acl surgery rehab either. It's difficult to see a way through this. But I'm trying my best.

[@DONTeatLLAMAS]

+Rob S Keep it up man. Had my second ACL surgery 6 months ago. If a waster like me can do it twice, anyone can do it. Don't lose heart.

[@itzajdmting]

Thanks dude, appreciate it. Feel like a waster myself to be honest. My back issues stop me from being fully productive but I am improving that gradually. Found my ACL is a partial tear, but they say thats niether here or there, its all about if the knee is stable or not, so I have another appointment next month. All the best to you , man.

[@DONTeatLLAMAS]

Hey, at least you still got some ACL. When you feel able, bust a gut on the leg press and squats, build some muscle round it and that'll never bother you!

[@itzajdmting]

+Andrew Finch that's very true and I am very grateful for that. My leg is stuck in flexion I can't straighten it so that's what we're working on atm but it swells and gets aggravated easily as my kneecap is not in the best shape. Once I can straighten it, there is hope. This injury on top of my back/pelvic stuff....totally wiped me out man. just gotta keep on fighting tho.

[@MUSEisTheOneForMe]

I am so depressed for the idea of me have to sit back and not to train. I always woke up at 4:30am training for 4 hours and killing it.. my body heh failed cause I didn't took a day off..

[@petermiro5255]

I’m goin through an injury rn does it get better?

[@MUSEisTheOneForMe]

@@petermiro5255 Always gets better. patience is the key. this is best time to practice patience.

[@petermiro5255]

M1 thank you so much

[@MUSEisTheOneForMe]

@@petermiro5255 I know it's scary and unknown but you hang in there. it always could've been a lot worse. search ''good - jocko willink'' I resonate a lot with his mindset during the injury or any setback. It's always Good.

[@dhilanvyas2426]

I’m currently injured with a simpile quad strain. I keep letting it feel better and reaggravating it like an idiot: For almost 8 months now all I’ve known is hard work, sports, and lifting. The injury took that away from me for almost 2 months now and I’ve been feeling just lost mentally. I’m losing hope that I will be able to get to point of being able to work my ass off without causing pain. I’ve been in PT and took weeks off my sport to watch on the sidelines. How did you get past that stage in your life?

[@ColinDeWaay]

Man don't I know those feels. So well said Matty! Sometimes a setback teaches you something to make you even better in the future too. Love it!

[@alfredchalakkal733]

Tore my hamstring while i was sprinting today.. had to pull out of 200m, long jump and relay... even tho i came first in the 100m with a torn hamstring, i was pissed of because i knew i wouldnt be able to train for a while.. but this video helped me heaps.. thank you sir..

[@bigdarshan]

Thank you, I really needed this today. Im a lifter and I started sprinting for cardio....the grass was wet but I was too bull headed to quit and slipped and pulled a hammie. Im so mad at myself for being so stupid and that I cant squat and deadlift now. Its ok if its unfortunate but you feel so much more frustration when you should have known better

[@justsomekid9280]

A simple message, but powerful. Actually helped me ALOT. Thanks dude!

[@roffe8751]

Recently my hands stopped working. They became stale, stiff and hurt like hell. I couldnt bend my wrists or my fingers. Other joints in my body are also affected, but not as severe. I used to compete in armwrestling (I actually won my first gold medal just right before my hands stopped working). I also have a really fun and physically demanding job that I probably cant do anymore. At the moment I am home with 2 kids that I can barely look after. I will see a specialist in a week and see if we can fix my god damn body. But I fear that it will never be the same again. I am just 32 years old and I went from feeling like 25 to feeling like 70 in a matter of months. I try to keep my motivation up... but it is so hard. I keep going to the gym because it relives some of the pain and keeps my body in shape, but it can be so painful at times. I am thankful for this video and others like it. I try to absorb as much motivation I can... And for everyone else out there who are struggling: keep grinding!

[@ToroBreaks]

good stuff matty. long time subscriber, ive been following you and admire how you dont let these injuries make you quit giving out content or working out.

[@mattyfusaro]

NandoGainz thank you very much for the support man!

[@jonesjones9616]

I have a tear in my shoulder the doc told me i cant do movements for chest and shoulders. But now im slowly getting back in the game

[@mattyfusaro]

Sam Mehta one day at a time :)

[@AWWEFAN99]

After a month plus of rehab from tendonitis, I'm finally back i did my first arm workout today without feeling pain at all (hell it feels awesome). I've felt frustrated but kept consistent by resting, icing, stretching, apply helichrysum while not aggravating the tendon until it finally feels better. Today is a life changing moment for me and it's time to work hard again (and smarter too) to prevent future injury.

[@shakarlamsal8624]

ETLS99 I have been having this sternum pain I can’t do pushups or nothing it’s been 4 months..I’m so frustrated and the main part is I have marine corps training in 3 months

[@jamd24]

Nice video got injured mid 2020 it’s almost been 2 years I gained 45 pounds im 38 percent body fat im obese. I accepted my defeat for my injury cause not even a doctor can diagnose my feet injury issues. I just feel stuck but this gave me some motivation to slowly start getting back up instead of feeling sorry for my self

[@garrettgarmoe7871]

I have a broken collarbone. Thank you for this motivation

[@Decay-Reverbs]

It's been 6 years I had collar bone fracture I'm doing great no problem you will be able to carry heavy ass waight no tension;)

[@isaiasanconetani]

anyone have lower back problems here ?

[@Goodmanisback]

here bro..

[@idabees3225]

+Goodmanisback we are family

[@isaiasanconetani]

Goodmanisback how it was ?

[@Goodmanisback]

+Isaias _90 I had a spinal disc prolapse from deadlifting since may last year... had a surgery on March 8th.. pain is still there.. I was in a rehab center for 3 weeks now and now I am doing mobility and stabilization training for the next weeks/months.. working for the comeback!

[@isaiasanconetani]

Goodmanisback i'm from Argentina and my english is basic but ''prolapse'' is like a herniated disc ?

[@xterrain]

Thanks for making this beautiful video because it helped me a lot , as I'm too having an injury and by listening your story now , I realised that my injury not so big than your .... thank you 😊

[@__-yw1hb]

Some injuries are difficult to comeback from.. I had a knee injury 18 months ago from Judo, was out of the gym about 9 months, was told by doctors it's probably OA and won't get better, and I should not squat, or lunge, the physio thought I could but should take it easy, don't set any records. I've made bench and deadlift gains, but know when I squat I'm going light, checking my position and my ego. I could miss it out altogether, but stronger muscle helps with mobility. No pain no gain.

[@mattyfusaro]

Adele May It's never easy to recover from an injury and some people will never be 100% but that's reality. Take things 1 day at a time, keep your head up and stay positive :) Control what you can!

[@Rajiv-Word]

Great video Matty! Reading is a great therapeutic strategy during troubled times. I've also recently switched up the music on my i-pod while in the gym to audio-books and lengthy motivation compilations (highly recommend). Keep up the great content!

[@mattyfusaro]

ras1611 that's a great idea!

[@1270mothman]

Quit long distance cycling , my passion after herniated disc issues . Started long distance running everything was great . Signed up for my first 100km ultra , then suddenly struck down by a sports hernia while sleeping . Everything’s out of whack now . Depression has set in and I’m in limbo .

[@MaazMathers]

i dislocated my right shoulder 3 months ago, barely got back on my lifts started looking good again only to dislocate my left one yesterday... out for 4-6 weeks again. This video gave me tears

[@StraightTruckinSnowman]

As a rugby player who's coming back from a significant knee injury I sympathize with every other athlete who gets injured and put out for a season it sucks and hurts mentally watching your boys playing having fun when you physically can't but keep ya heads up and work your way back when you're ready and know you can be the player you were before the injury. I look forward to rejoining my team next season.

[@mattyfusaro]

I'm sorry to hear about that man wishing you a speedy recovery and an awesome season!

[@billbob9660]

Best video on youtube I have seen in months. Keep it up Matty

[@mattyfusaro]

bill bob damn thank you very much!

[@shinyblack620]

I feel like that video was made for me..I totally needed to hear that..

[@mattyfusaro]

Michael Taraborrelli Sr. it was ;)

[@codyball5474]

I just got surgery for a hamstring avulsion I had in my leg and I just wanted to give up because I can’t work out for 4 weeks but this is giving me the motivation too know it’s a process and will help me work harder

[@jakemeades356]

this video was absolutely incredible! Great speech and editing! I think this video can apply to many things in life, not just lifting. Keep up the great work

[@mattyfusaro]

Jake Meades thank you so much Jake I appreciate that man!

[@TRAIN2BUILDPT]

Very good video today Matty. I especially like the last words you said about set backs turn into comebacks

[@mattyfusaro]

TRAIN TO BUILD thanks man appreciate that!

[@paulcuddle664]

Right now I'm in pain from gout and watching this to motivate me to eat healthy and live a better life

[@stevenmccoy106]

Great video man gives me hopes to recover for my sport! You just earned a new regular viewer!

[@cesara4234]

Thank you. I needed to hear that.

[@saurabhjain8882]

I have elbow tendonitis (golfer's elbow).. It can be really devastating to stay away from your passion (in my case lifting).. I desperately wanna get back to the grind and be able to lift again.. I really needed this video!! Thanks *****.. " a setback is a setup for comeback".. This sentence motivated the hell outa me..If any of you also had elbow injuries please let me know how you fixed it and how much time it took

[@Cali4niaboy99]

Saurabh Jain use a flexbar it will heal it