This Mistake Slowed my Back Pain and Shoulder Pain Relief...

[@vawiley4]

When my knees hurt from hiking, I take a day and walk backwards. Walking backwards strengthens different muscles , helps with balance, and helps with my knee pain

[@AurelieJoie]

I hate short form direction too, but I want your channel to survive this phase. Can you take 45-second clips of your long form videos and make them into Shorts? I don't care for them either but if we play the game while also continuing to make long form it'll keep your channel in the algorithm. Anyway great content thank you 🩵

[@DaisyNinjaGirl]

I do ballet and I get little muscles in my calves twinging at me - once so seriously that my leg just cramped and I couldn't walk (luckily there was a physio near my work.) Standing on a block and doing the dropping your heels down exercise seems to help, but also, it's been a couple of weeks of holidays and 'magically' I'm not getting twinges right now, so rest is also something to keep in mind for me.

[@azlizzie]

Cramps can also be caused by magnesium, potassium or sodium deficiencies.

[@g7u7s7g3]

Thanks for all your content and all the effort you put into your videos. No one else explains breathing, stretches and exercises the way you do! I own your healthy hips program and it has gotten me out of my FAI diagnosis and symptoms. I’ve done PRP, stem cells, physical therapist, and the only thing that really clicked and helped my hips were your videos and hip programs. You’re the most knowledgeable man on the Internet when it comes to this stuff, even knowledgeable about barefoot shoes which are amazing and I learned about through your channel. Thanks again for everything, you have changed my life and the way I think about pain!

[@Uprighthealth]

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

[@tracyvision]

I appreciate your simple, logical approach.

[@patriceb9535]

I get more out of your long videos with their thoroughness. I'm a 64 yr. old female runner with some low back/hip issues on one side. I'm using your ATM advice with positive results, most recently strengthening the top of my thighs. Thank you Matt for sharing your knowledge.

[@melindajohnson9726]

Oh my word! This makes total sense! I’m going to try this! I’m constantly stretching trying to get my muscle knots out and feel better. I have fibromyalgia and can’t do a huge exercise program but all of your videos are doable (if I would just apply them). You make them fun and full of common sense for the rest of us, including the why and what. Thanks!

[@Bobo-yw4ph]

Please bro dont stop uploading, your ciambellone is a gem

[@GoingGreenMom]

Please keep making long form content here!

[@huntonworld]

Was big into weightlifting and got thoracic outlet really bad for 2 years Followed your guide and been fixed for almost a year. Love all the content!

[@DemonKing-my2hx]

Really, I've had it for nearly 3 years and have just got the program today

[@huntonworld]

@@DemonKing-my2hx good luck! Trust the process, might hurt at first but the benefits are brilliant.

[@DemonKing-my2hx]

@huntonworld yes, I'm hoping it does, the only thing is during this time I've also had some nerve issues appear in my lower body and my feet

[@thegamingcar907]

@@DemonKing-my2hx hey brother, how’s it going?

[@jeffpalpant7644]

I play goalie(hockey). Tough on hips and lower back. I have a couple of hip routines, train with Maria Mountain, and use some of your hip mobility drills. My recovery time is now down to a few hours, when it used to be days.

[@Uprighthealth]

yessssss. Goaltending is TOUGH on the body if you aren't actively recovering!

[@artwithmycoffee]

This is such a great point. For me, it is vital to remember. My body really wants me to work things out in a balanced way. It constantly reminds me when I forget. It doesn’t seem like everyone else deals with this equally. But I really appreciate you emphasizing it here. Your videos are always very practical. Thank you!

[@barkounsif]

Ballet dancer by choice, computer geek by necessity (work), suffered with neglected upper body for years unti your shoulder fix program gave me back my mobility and strength. I'm now using your active stretches to find relief from chronic glute, tfl and calf tightness from dancing (and would love a video devoted to dancers 😊). Thank you for all you do (And casting another vote for long video format)

[@johnbrown1851]

I'm a surfer with shoulder tightness after surfing. I can swim a mile without the stiffness, but paddling really makes my shoulders sore. I do backstroke to alternate with crawl stroke, so that helps somewhat. I will have to try to do some balanced strengthening to counteract the paddling muscles.

[@suev4143]

Staying balanced helps prevent injury as well. This reminder to not just work both sides of the body, but opposing muscle groups, is very helpful. Thank you.

[@markusreiner9716]

Surfer as well. With just the same issues you point out. Mostly low back. Sometimes shoulder and wrist discomfort. Whats helping me a lot are bear walks. I think its probably that it is the opposite of the extended posture us surfers are in most of the time. I´ll try your tips. Thanks a lot.

[@thebigl156]

The Hitchcockian side light really accentuates your abs!

[@valejul]

Thank you for the good advice on your videos Matt. To answer your question, I replaced dancing with triathlon (as you do!) thinking the swimming, biking and running activities complements each other. In the pool I found out that the left arm was landing (err watering?!) too low below the surface. That made me aware of a bad posture. The left shoulder was hurting. So I exercised shoulders with elastic bands... as my posture improved, the pain transfered to the lower back. Then I went to temp in a factory, lifing small parcels thinking it would complement the arm movement when swimming crawl. That's when pain inside the elbow appeared (tendinitis?). The sole of the safety shoes are so stiff that I get cramps when running. In summary, I hurt from head to toes and may be that's called ageing and very grateful for your videos. :)

[@faridfaruqi3077]

Dr. Matt thank you for your advices and exercises you have demonstrated.

[@spymaine89]

and thanks you sure helped me.

[@sharaineroberts8537]

Thanks, BM makes so much sense. I will use this. P.S. I love long format.

[@everythingelse_underthesun]

Matt! Love your videos and I agree, the shorts just aren't enough. Your videos have helped me tremendously. My once ache-filled knees are now so much more mobile and my pain has reduced a great deal. I can even do the Asian squat now which I could never do before. I follow your exercises for my knees and hamstrings from your previous video. This new video is a solid reminder for me to follow the SSS and get that BM in! Thank you for making these videos!!! Looking forward to the next one.

[@defnotanny]

Not me discovering this channel and then reading Pright Ealth in the background on the sign :D Thank you for the video very informative!

[@katlas]

I love your content. I need to strengthen my mid and lower traps.

[@dors6143]

My brain also forgets these things! Like massaging the sore side of my upper back, when sometimes its problems in the OPPOSITE side that are causing the problem. Pulling things out of whack, etc

[@lilytea3]

0:42: 🧘 The speaker discusses a mistake they made in thinking about stretching and how it relates to tightness in the body. 2:32: 🏋 Working on specific motions with light weights and bands can greatly improve range of motion and relieve discomfort in various muscles. 5:07: 💪 The video discusses how to address imbalances and strengthen muscles in the body through specific exercises. 8:09: 💪 Training the counteracting muscles is essential for balance and preventing tightness. 10:16: 💪 Balancing the movement of your whole body is important when playing sports that involve repetitive motions. Recap by Tammy AI

[@CLAIRE-cu9un]

Thanks so much for your helpful videos! I am a quilter and spend a lot of time at the cutting table, at the sewing machine, of course, and then at the ironing station making sure everything is nice and flat. EVERY ONE of those activities, I find myself slumped over! I've started wearing a brace for my lower back when I'm working and it helps but my lower back really hurts for days after I sew. I know about posture and having my chair at the right height, and taking breaks. What else should I be doing? Thanks so much for any advice you can give!!!

[@lesliebaird8011]

I like long videos also. Thanks so much for all of the content you provide.

[@engelneen1686]

I enjoy longer videos like this. My original injury was from a dog leash pull but that turned into guarding. I would say I had a frozen shoulder and feel like I am dealing with TOS now. I really appreciate your help.

[@33Jenesis]

I am newbie swimmer, practicing 5/6 days a week for 50 minutes each time since last July, using paddles 40% of the time. Although my upper body is stronger. Lately I notice My left side pull is better and stronger, causing me to swim veered to the right. I think I may be overtraining a bit. I may also need to get my right side upper body to get stronger. I don’t like the feeling of imbalance when I swim.

[@humor62]

Brilliant!

[@RichardTraffordOwen]

I do a lot of biking. What would be a good counter-exercise for that? Peddling backwards seems to use more or less the same muscles! Maybe leg lifts? I've had amazing success with your principals to fix a long-standing shoulder pain. I found the motion that hurt and then exercised those exact muscles and the opposing group. I started with no weight and then built up from there. I also used a ball to press into the painful areas against a wall. The exercises I used were nothing that I've seen recommended anywhere else, but your principals guided me. How short is short form? 30s is no good. 5m chunks are great. 15m is a bit long. Thanks again!

[@guybrown1865]

Great video, I have had issues with my right side latts , this workout should help me. Guy Canada 🇨🇦

[@brucejensen3081]

Yeah I got some bands a week ago to do some pull movements where I have issues from push movements

[@AlexProudfoot1]

What an intelligent approach. Thank you.

[@Uprighthealth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Khakiness]

Your insight is very practical and sensible... Thank you.. I will keep this nugget and apply it to myself as a badminton player and to my patient who is a swimmer. 🍦 🍨

[@Uprighthealth]

THANK YOU!

[@SeekingTruth11.11]

Thanks!! I'm going to try it myself

[@jodifer1]

Thanks!

[@Uprighthealth]

Thank you for your support!

[@partlysunny5402]

I golf. I'm a right hand golfer my right side lats, QL, and hip are in shambles.

[@OmarioK]

Stand up paddling for years, left and right side aggressive pull and not always good form. That combined with poor desk posture (long day edits), then forward head posture entered the fray, seems to have sparked TOS and neck tension that I’m slowly physio’ing out. These counter exercises are a real eye-opener.

[@gandoaesthetics4221]

I am engaged in body building style training and what its doing is giving me body dysmorphia.. I feel forever small

[@thelonestarhiker]

I’m a touring instrumentalist and have been working on some resistance training routines to help my playing. Would love to know your thoughts on blending sports science for musicians.

[@MillieMaa]

I second that! think of violinists or flutists like tennis players - so many repetitive motion issues.

[@brittawaddell6045]

I’m a horse rider - dressage - and suffer permanent pain. The movements on a moving horse are quite complex and hard to describe. But lower back, neck, shoulders and hips are killing me

[@sethdickfield2949]

I work service industry, so i'm on my feet for hours at a time. When I'm not at work, I'm mostly sitting, either at my desk or on the couch. I have this nagging lumbar tightness that i can't seem to get rid of. Throwing away our soft mattress topper a few months ago helped immensely but I found the tightness coming back lately. I'm not sure what's causing it either. Sometimes I'll do Alan Thrall's mobility routine, and it helps a little (i think?). I'll try doing some dumbell deadlifts and some hamstring & lumbar stretches and see if that helps.

[@annarcher-williams9833]

My son played a lot of cricket, right arm medium fast bowler. He developed more on one side, visible imbalance. (His right arm and shoulder muscles )He stopped playing but years later has difficulties with his back, he has to visit chiropractor which gives immediate relief but doesn’t last. He has limited movement in his mid back and his chest. He also has a fracture in his lower back. He has experienced pain in his butt. Where would be the best place to start? I have passed your link on to him, I’m hoping he’ll take deep dive into your advice/patron etc. Im hoping it’s not arthritis as he is only 30.

[@petermohai5253]

Thanks for your great videos! Could you please tell me which excercises shold I do to compensate running 40-80kms a week?

[@RaeesKhan-mr6rf]

What would you say are the most effective excercises to counteract sitting?

[@lavenderliger5154]

What if Massage, Stretch, or strengthening does not let super tight lifelong chronic painful muscles release? Specifically traps above sb and into neck.

[@lavenderliger5154]

ps I healed lots of the chronic tightness (probably ptsd related) through Feldenkrais. IT relieved chronic cervical pain. I believe it is probably an ongoing drama and improving my entire body will help eventually. Flat super painful feet has not helped, so am currently working on strengthening them.

[@sylviahidvegi7748]

During horseback riding, my inner thighs hurt, cramp in my legs when I press inwards with legs. Does this mean should I focus on hip addiction?

[@CrusinVK]

great informative video, as always. I too don't like that youtube is pushing content creators to make "shorts". i presume they're scared that tiktok is eating into audiences' attention span.... this might be true for the people with very VERY short attnetion spans, but for those of us who like to learn in-depth and complex concepts and ideas, about life, science, anatomy, etc, then i think i speak for many when i say WE PREFER LONG CONTENT! NOT 10-30 SECOND SHORTS!! Hopefully by using Caps lock, the #youtube algorithm pays attention that "KZbin" audiences are interested in quality content.... not silly tiktoks made by 10-15 year old kids....

[@Ruby-if4jf]

Ok I run a horse retirement farm and so scoop poop every night with a fork and lift it into a gator. My elbows started having extreme pain so my chiropractor recommended a stiff wrist brace and now, after many months, my elbow pain is gone. But I have a similar pain to your surfing/paddling pain especially behind the scapula and it never goes away! What is the reverse movement to scooping poop- I do switch sides and it does not help. Thanks! 🤠

[@Invictus13666]

I’m begging you to do a collab with Tom Morrison. Your dry earnestness and his St. Bernard puppy-ness...oh boy! Thanks Matt.

[@spymaine89]

I THINK i always do balance by accident. if a muscle hurts one way i push it the other way, but slowly.............i pushed once , and pinched my you know what took a long time to go away......... slowly. and pay attention to your body never ask a muscle to go in 2 directions at the same time...............hope i make sense ?

[@andylongboards]

Is there any science behind muscle tightness caused by weakness vs continued passive activation. It seems like there’s a lot of theories at play rather than a science

[@RT-mn2pb]

LONG FORMAT IS GRERAT

[@DSCThorukan]

I love running long distances up to a halfmarathon in barefootshoes. But my left achillies is permanent swollen so that I have to pause my sport half a year. The issue to your theory is, that I am having trouble training my shins effectively. I also have build myself a device to train my shins, but it doesn't work for me. Any advices? Thanks in advance.

[@llusory_World]

2:29

[@catemitten5857]

Oh I pray it works.😢 😂 ❤.

[@thebodykeepsthescore2828]

Nothing fails harder than prayers!

[@KatrinaT]

@@thebodykeepsthescore2828 that's an unnecessary comment...

[@gillianbennett4518]

I love your vids. I find the shorts annoying.

[@danrice1072]

Promo*SM

[@spymaine89]

ATM

[@kayfrick7129]

I think I need to apply this to my aching hands from milking a goat twice a day for over three years.

[@BlairSlavin]

Your Thumbnail and Dark Room videos are Cool, Dramatic and HOT!!!

[@penguinista]

Don't use videos of pretty women doing the exercises as examples. It is exploitative and creepy.

[@Roger_Ramjet]

Ok thanks

[@suev4143]

I don't find it exploitative or creepy. Would you prefer clips of ugly unfit men?

[@HakuYuki001]

If one tops too much during intercourse do they then need to bottom to balance it out?

[@barkounsif]

Thanks!

[@Uprighthealth]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@michaelmiles8566]

Thanks!

[@michaelmiles8566]

Hi Matt, thank you so much for all the videos. Do you have any strengthening exercises for lower back pain that starts after sitting on a surfboard? This usually starts about 45 minutes into every surf session. I have a bad disc at the L5/S1 and spinal stenosis. Thank you so much.