3 things I wish I knew while suffering chronic back pain

[@TK.000]

Speaking of the MRI, I had one done for a torn rotator cuff and they told me I needed surgery. Even the physical therapist told me not to come back. I could have just given in to the surgery prognosis, but I worked through the pain and decided not to give in. Surgery wasn't an option, so I took it upon myself to heal myself. I'm 90% better. Doctors don't always know best about our bodies.

[@TomMorrison]

So interesting to hear!

[@joshuabrant7689]

Honestly I don't understand the aversion to surgery for minor things like that. I get avoiding getting a plate put in the back if possible because that will fuck the rest of the back. But for example I had a meniscus tear as a teenager with locking in the knee from sports and after surgery to remove the tear I had 100% function back literally overnight. Nowadays I see the general idea is that this kind of surgery I got is generally not even done and all I can think is why the fuck not lmao.

[@TK.000]

@ The down time for rotator cuff surgery is a lot longer than knee surgery and the possibility of re-injury is high. My surgeon told me he had to have his done twice because he re-tore his🤦‍♀️

[@r.davidsen]

I haven't torn my rotator cuff, but I've had capsulitis (frozen shoulder) in both shoulder, and I just googled and youtubed stuff to find exercises to heal myself. Doctors are not useless, but they are not much help. I nearly managed to diagnose myself. Frozen shoulder was one of the three options I thought it was. Chiropractors and physiotherapists on the other hand are utterly useless. They like to talk, and have long consultations, unlike doctors who want to throw you out the door after 10 mins. Chiropractors and physiotherapists barely touches you, and they don't even find excercises or make a training regimen for you to do at home. They like for you to come back and do one new exercise for each time. They're just scammers to be honest.

[@v.r.2834]

Doctors mostly don’t know better, I work with them for 20 years, trust me

[@user-qk5od5fq1j]

This made me cry. Living with pain becomes the norm after a while. It’s with me all day long from the moment I wake up to the time I go to sleep. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@TomMorrison]

Start seeing which little things you can start to add day to day, it all adds up 💪🏼

[@germanpedraza8734]

How is it going? What is your diagnosis? , I have 5 months with a l5s1 degenerative disc desease with facet sindrome, I also have a pain in front of the left thight and tingling in my 2,3,4 toes same side (which doesn't make sense since It seems that I have no nerve pinched). Pain is at day and night not even at rest goes totally away (I need to take sleep pills). Pain never improved below 70% even getting an athletic body and almost 16 fat percentage. I've tried pt, totally rest (all my vacations) in bed after the third month "to heal" with baby stretches and excercise with no weight to "not hurt my cristal body" , I achieved no improvement at all. In past 2 days I'm here doing these multiple psoas stretching and the pain is going from 100% to all way down 30 %, it's ridiculous, never happened me before in all this pain story, such a miracle to me. My leg pain and toe tingling it's going away also, so it's giving me hope, I'm thinking of course I do have the ddd and the facet injury but what if the pain is mainly because the shortened and heavily irritated psoas? It seems it's my case. I hope one day to be pain free, to appreciate that idle state again.

[@AbaAisha]

Back in shape program KZbin try it. Hope it helps.

[@rajeevsinghal6439]

​@@germanpedraza8734How are you doing now? I am having facet arthropathy at L4-L5 and suffering from lower back pain since 2 yrs. With exercises i am better to 60-70% but it's not improving further.Any advices?

[@1111atreides]

I remember cracking my back once that "turned off" the pain I was experiencing was such an overwhelming moment in my life. I started crying like a baby. Pain sucks.

[@trapez77]

How did you do it?

[@1111atreides]

@@trapez77 I have an adjustable bed and I had to have it in the "up" position just to get in. Then I pushed the button to flatten out. Instead of sliding down with the sheets, I had traction (I had just gotten out of the shower and was a bit wet) and the bed kind of tractioned me down, flat, and popped! Everything was swollen and inflamed but whatever icepick that was in me had been pulled out. I cried like I had just touched His garment.

[@hardkore918]

I have these moments. I notice with a shock that I'm not in pain and it's an emotional experience.

[@righthand7965]

I spent months practically bed ridden with sciatica & disc bulges, it's taken me two years to barely be able to walk again, still not out of the woods 😭

[@Buttface1981]

I had a similar experience a year ago. 20 years of pain then one day a back crack stopped all the pain. I just lay there for like 20 minutes appreciating what no pain feels like. Was almost overwhelming joy. I got a few days from it before it returned.

[@tenapics]

I was struggling three straight years with chronic lower back pain, day after day. It is absolutely demolishing to be in pain soooo much time, mentally and phisically. I got out of plans, stayed in house so much time, gone through depression and assumed that was the life I had to live. Learning to keep moving and to know what exercises were good for me was key in my life. And I absolutely agree that recovery has ups and downs... I remember the first day without pain, I cried so much. And the pain coming back sent me back to the start, but I was convinced that I wanted to feel again what a day without pain feels like.

[@TomMorrison]

It’s such a hard journey but it can teach you so much about everything really! Just have to stay focused on the things you can control!

[@HendersonHinchfinch]

So what did you do? I’ve been dealing with low back pain for almost 5 years

[@jatingupta4026]

What kind of exercises did you do brother?

[@tenapics]

​ @HendersonHinchfinch ​ @jatingupta4026 For me, the pain started at the low back but the worst part was the sciatic nerve. I went to a trainer in a hospital, specialized in pain, which did a lot of mobility (in this channel I've seen most of the exercises I did), strength in specific muscles and neurodinamics. Neurodinamics, done veeeery carefully, was the key for sciatica. From there on, mobility and strength are key... and knowing that every now and then, the pain can come back. But that's just my personal case, everyone has there own one.

[@VijayKumar-hc3hm]

Read the book Back Mechanic by Dr Stuart McGill, slowly 2 times to get the best

[@pandemic_edc]

The thing that mentally broke me one day was just the realisation at 3 am and it’s dark, you’re alone and nothing can be done for you no one is going to save you and you can’t do anything for yourself. I was lying flat on the floor trying to get relief and I realise that this could be it.. forever with no off switch, like when you reach a point of complete fatigue of enduring the pain and there is no off switch. It felt like I was being tortured. But with torture even that has an end point but this is not going to happen it is never going to stop. I had about 8 different drugs from my doctor after that just to exist with as little pain as possible but it was as if I was outside my body watching myself live. I feel trapped between being in pain and/or being in less pain but not being fully conscious living my life.

[@pecaikac8917]

My bro i know exactly what you saying, be strong. Endoscopic microdisectony is always option to have relief

[@sheryl8034]

Yes, you're spot on with your words. The pain is overwhelming and endless. It's too much when you think, is this it! Is this my life!. And let's face it, it only gets worse with age. 😢. On the outside, you're chin up, happy face even when in "my normal pain" and then when it really kicks in those people who think you're "fine," don't see you😢. I totally understand you❤

[@gotama570]

Oh man I had that moments many times I understand you completely. Don't worry go till the end of your pain even if you believe that this is the end. Something in your body will start to hurt and there is the problem. After you will feel tired and that's it. If you have problems with your spine check out for quadratus lumboar it eritate the spine and the pain goes even to the head. Look for the best position on the bed so that you can relax. Look also for psoas which is connected to the breathing muscle. When you will made a research then all the problems will make sense

[@gregc.9313]

@@pecaikac8917yeah if you got the money…

[@SaveGaza44]

And then? Did you get well eventually?

[@michael2v]

8:51 - “If you’re only doing a couple exercises from physio and walking on a treadmill, it’s gonna get sad.” 💯

[@debbiearsenault5961]

Thank you for this, Tom. The feeling of being broken can be so demoralizing.

[@SaleKnezevic]

Not only the workout's you showing but the general attitude and honesty makes you very pleasing to listen and watch. You guys are doing great job and aside of that you are helping all that want to listen. Thank you.

[@TomMorrison]

Our pleasure! So happy to see this one getting good reach!

[@jimjones1505]

Please don’t give up..I’m the same..keep moving and pray

[@MaxPower-ks7fx]

Hearing someone explaining things in a simple and straight forward way is encouraging. Having gone through different levels of pain and different health issues over the years, I can only confirm that you're absolutely right. Push through the pain amd keep going. Every step brings toi further to your goal. Keep up the great work. I love your videos and appreciate your expertise

[@TomMorrison]

Thanks so much!

[@w0ffle]

Been suffering with sciatica for nearly a full year, the pain has brought me to tears many times and I am waiting for an MRI. I don’t consider myself to have a weak mind and never really bought into motivational talks/coaching but this guy has really made me stop and think! It’s simple but powerful advice that is inspiring me whilst lying here in pain looking for information on what else I can do. Thank you, I will start tomorrow morning with a more positive view on fixing my pain.

[@TomMorrison]

It’s such a hard place to get into a positive mindset, it’s not fair to have so much pain - especially for normal day to day stupid stuff that just shouldn’t hurt! I think angry and focused on getting rid of it was a bit more of my thoughts and feelings at the time over positive, it’s worth every second of it though! Especially when you get to the stage you can start to decrease your symptoms through moving

[@dbyrd198]

Fantastic!! Just what I needed to hear. I am 70 years old and recovering from several small pelvic fractures from an auto accident a year and a half ago. I haven’t been able to get back to hiking since. I am still in physical therapy, although I have progressed to fewer sessions. I hired a correctional trainer and that was one of the best things I have ever done. But THIS video is incredibly encouraging because when I have flair ups I panic. So, THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!

[@TomMorrison]

Amazing!! Yes keep drilling your physio stuff as much as you can! That’s the great thing about the body it can still heal and learn and recover at any age, just can take that little bit longer and that’s ok! You’ll still get there 💪🏼💪🏼

[@HaileyMorris-e2l]

The emotions watching this caught me so off guard. Been suffering with SI joint pain / hip / leg pain for the last 2 years. Nothing brought it on aside from I was working a sedentary job a lot and doing basic lifts. I got a scan, minimal results noted, went to PT, didn’t help much, then was so scared to move. I’ve made progress but it seems like I’ve plateaued or get set back and I so badly just want to go back to how I used to feo. I can do SMM fairly easily but stil have pain. I can’t stop researching and thinking about it. Sleeping walking and just being used to be so easy and now my pain is all I think about. My family is tired of hearing about it. It’s so discouraging but I just hope it goes sway. Thank you for this video. It provided a lot to comfort.

[@willd7518]

Have you been tested for ankylosing spondylitis? I ask cause I suffered with lower back/si problems for over a decade with sciatica like symptoms going down my leg. First the doctor told me I had a small herniated disc bulge but that eventually healed and my symptoms only got worse. Then they put me on some nsaids, antidepressants, muscle relaxers, spinal injections, and nothing worked. I had told my doctor in 2012 that I thought I might have AS but they would never test for it. Finally in 2022 after I went to see my doctor and I told them I was feeling depressed because I hurt everyday and every step hurt, they finally tested me for AS and I tested positive for it. Now I have to take a biologic (humira) but I move so much better now and I'm working on my diet to cut out inflammatory foods. I also exercise and stretch regularly. I was kind of angry that I had to suffer so long before they would do a test that I had asked for back in 2012, but I'm grateful to be feeling better. I still hurt, but it's nothing like suffering I was going through.

[@balramkasbia2914]

@@willd7518what were your symptoms for AS? I also think i have it.

[@yaroslavmakarov2218]

​@@balramkasbia2914you should use an MRI for a pelvis to see the state of the sacroiliac joint. This helped me to understand the source of my pain.

[@Dionysos_____Alters]

Did you try stretching your psoas muscle? I bought a pso-rite and have basically no SI joint pain

[@paulmiller1531]

Hi Hailey, suffered similar and managed to resolve by strengthening (not stretching) the glute muscles, especially the glute medius muscle. These muscles are often overlooked and if weak can cause problems in knee, leg, hips and back. I hope you get better soon.

[@righthand7965]

I've been implementing your wisdom & a few years in I'm off the crutches & walking a few minutes at a time, still in pain but improving, if I were 29 I'd be there already being 51 it's taking longer than expected.... but I know I'll get there one day. L5S1 Disc Bulge & Sciatica is horrific. My heart goes out to everyone else who has suffered nerve damage... Thank you 🙌🙏❤️

[@TomMorrison]

So happy to see you’re making progress! A little bit every day just all adds up! Can’t wait to see where you’re at in another years time!

[@righthand7965]

@@TomMorrison forgot to mention, 20 mins in the pool twice a week, it's a game changer & the only way I can stay vertical for extended periods, never give up 🙏❤️

[@Topofthemormingtoyou]

I am 52 and have an l5s1 disc herniation also. I had to use crutches too. It hurts for me to sit or stand for any length.

[@righthand7965]

​@@Topofthemormingtoyouhow long has it been that way?

[@Topofthemormingtoyou]

@@righthand7965 since February. It would start to improve and then I'd get a setback again. I think I am finally finding out what I am doing whats aggravating it. One thing is I overdo it when I get any improvement. At the moment there is some improvement and Im hopefully trying to keep it that way. I have done an average of 8,000 steps per day walking this week without crutches. I live in Ireland and with the onset of the cold damp weather I had a setback so I make sure I have warm comfortable footwear and clothes outdoors. I see an osteopath and I believe that is also helping.

[@isaveu]

I am trying everything. Every kind of physiotherapy I gave up on medicine painkillers don’t work for me. Now I’ve started doing some exercises in the water and praying that this is the new answer. I’m tired of crying.

[@tundeadisa6944]

You are not alone on this journey 3weeks I have been facing the pain too I gave up on pain killer I need to get my body back please remember we are here if you get it solve please kindly give feedback

[@salmonesque]

@@tundeadisa6944 Best of luck. I had some joy with an inversion table and found a Chinese herbalist really helpful too. The local swimming pool when it's quiet is a godsend.

[@flyingcolors7917]

Don’t give up. I’ve had terrible low back and sciatic pain for about four months now. The pool is your friend develop a routine with consistency. You owe it to yourself. Tried doing lunges back-and-forth and waste water across the pool. You can also get a kick stretch yourself out and only kick your feet. You’ll feel your quads, burning and strengthen your legs. Also, you MUST lock down your diet. No alcohol, shoot for something like keto, sugar and carbohydrates cause inflammation. Also, you want to drop any weight that you can get as light as possible. Can use the slow time closer to God and learn how to love better. You got this!

[@TomMorrison]

It's so hard but try to keep going 💪🏻 everything you're doing will be helping, and the alternative of doing nothing will end up being worse. Working on building strength through exercises like lunges could be a great thing to try 💪🏻

[@eliseholmstrom4491]

I identify deeply with everything you've shared! I battled with back pain for several years. I went to PT, chiropractors, and tried rest, but nothing worked. Then about a year ago I started being intentional about my movement and workouts and was finally pain free! I still get flair ups once in awhile, so these reminders are valuable. Your channel has been very helpful and entertaining. Thanks for encouraging us to having a wiggle!

[@TomMorrison]

Yes knowing how to manage flare ups is so important!! Can become less daunting when you know how to ease things more until it passes!

[@jenxsj3902]

I am suffering with back pain for almost two months now, I had never had pain in my life before. It is life altering, my life has changed forever and I will never be the same.

[@TomMorrison]

it really does change your whole life! Working on your mobility & strength can really help you get your life back though 💪🏻

[@sauravtripathi5637]

Rest is the key, rest as much as you can, i am telling you from my personal experience, i made my disc bulge worse by doing stretching exercises but after resting for a month it healed itself.

[@YoutubeHero666]

@@sauravtripathi5637 Rest is important at the beginning, but too much rest can cause your muscles to weaken, leading to a downward spiral. It's crucial to find the right exercises that work for you since everyone is slightly different. However, it's essential to start rebuilding a strong foundation and core. Cancel Reply

[@sauravtripathi5637]

@@KZbinHero666 totally agree with you, by doing right exercise it can help, but i did whatever exercises i found on youtube and that was a big mistake,

[@maureenlenehan5672]

Omg Thank you It’s the worst pain that just keeps following you about & wont go away 🥺 depressing

[@autimarie]

I'm trying to watch this with an open mind. But I've dealt with chronic pain for over 2 decades, long enough that I have been diagnosed with central sensitization. I'll keep watching 🙏

[@TomMorrison]

Always remember your body can relearn things, and you’ll not have tried everything even though it can feel like it! Sometimes you have to keep working at things for many months even through the pain to make progress, I’ve met many like yourself that had an injury at 30 and stopped everything but were able to regain everything and feel strong again even in their 50’s and 60’s, you can do it too!

[@hollowedboi5937]

I feel like the worst problems with this isn’t even just the pain, its the inability to do the things you love because of this association with pain on those activities. As well as the comparison to other peoples’ pain as “not being as bad as other people” and “sucking it up because I have to deal with it too.” Why can’t we ackowledge that we’re all in pain in some field and need some assistance or a moment to adjust rather than JUDGE and SHAME them for being in pain?

[@TomMorrison]

No judgement or shame here, the main thing to think about is what’s helpful, and being down about it or even embarrassed isn’t really going to serve anyone, my rule to myself was always that I could be angry or frustrated or moan if I want but I have to be doing something about it in some capacity 😊

[@VijayKumar-hc3hm]

The book the back mechanic by Dr Stuart McGill was a life saver for me, my pain reduced 80-90% in a few days, your performance may vary, but give it a try and read slowly especially self diagnosis, I wish best of luck

[@robingilinger949]

Found this very helpful. I have minor lower left back irritation that I have not been able to completely rectify. Watching your videos have given me things to add to my program and knowledge.

[@juliciahernandez3566]

Made me cry watching this as I'm dealing with back pain now for the last year...doing pt, got a ner e block test which freaked me out and now dealing with more and different pain. I'm at my wits end, so I know God had me see this today.

[@TomMorrison]

The mental battle is so hard, pain is a hard to deal with teacher but you can get there by removing some of the fear, getting stronger is the key!

[@ComeAlongKay]

Have you checked the trigeminal nerves? I’m researching that some. I don’t know how jt all works trigeminal and vagus nerve interaction and how silent reflux effects that.

[@jamesroof6150]

Look into the work of Dr John Sarno of NYC. He passed in 2017 but many mind body coaches and doctors that are carrying on his work.

[@MrDemodeamo]

You are not alone dear human...you are not alone...

[@charlotteemms5661]

Everything about this video resonates with me. I was told by a hospital physio after my last flare up to stop all my exercises and do 2 stretches. I'm starting my exercises again right now! Thank you for this

[@TomMorrison]

Trust yourself!!! You’ve got this!

[@RandyJohnsonDMD]

Thanks!

[@TomMorrison]

Thanks so much!!

[@RandyJohnsonDMD]

So important for people to believe they can listen to their body and learn how to heal its dysfunction, Tom. Thank you!

[@TomMorrison]

Yes so much is just confused signals that just need guidance! 💪🏼

[@shopgirl1095]

Its great just to listen to someone who understands it all! 🙏 the lows, the pain, the depression that chronic back pain brings.. 😢

[@gotama570]

I have the problem now for a month or so. Do your own research learn the anatomy of the body. Do research how to relax your spine

[@JustAnotherView101]

Thank you, it’s so humbling and reassuring to hear these words, I have back pain since I can remember , cracked c6-7 when 10, herniated L5, S1 when 18, numerous strains injuries around those areas Herniated t11-12, re injured thoracic , and ruptured L5 S1, L4 when 48 years old, fell of ladder, disc fusion only L5-S1 when I turned 50.im now 54,I’ve achieved a lot in sport, I’d give it all back to be pain free,Depression is a constant companion, all the emotions you speck of, are close at hand.i over train, fear stops me from finding an easier job.fear of being in pain the rest of my life keeps me a prisoner at times scared to change but I’m trying , thank for ur work. I’ll be looking into your programs etc. ❤

[@TomMorrison]

Keep learning as much as you can about it all really! Being able to settle your mind and see that it’s actually really common is so helpful! The beginners bundle would be the best place for you to start with us 💪🏼

[@kevlomax5925]

Fantastic video! I often talk to people who are suffering about the benefits of SMM and my own positive experience. It's hard to articulate sometimes. This video is the perfect gateway for people new to the SMM concepts. I wish you did this years ago! Well done Tom and team! I haven't seen a physio in over 2 years, I am pain free and stronger than ever. Thankyou ❤

[@TomMorrison]

Love to read this! 🙏 yes we’re always wondering how best to kind of capture the information, I think this interview style format worked really well, more like a conversation than just scripting, reminds me more of what it’s like in person and on calls with people 😄

[@shawna3447]

Yep love this one! This is your “Tom talk” rather than Ted Talk.

[@TomMorrison]

Haha yes I love that! 🙏

[@rachelforrester1254]

Fantastic video, love SMM it's what finally got me pain free and I yell it from the roof tops to anyone that will listen.

[@TomMorrison]

Love to hear that, yes when you know how different things can be you just want to share it with everyone!!

[@backrack01]

Whats SMM?

[@simmor6041]

Bad back injury at work that took 3 years to cure and a week after telling my wife I was 100% and ready for work I was hit on my motorbike. 3 fractured vertebrae, 1 rib. another 2 and a half years rehab. I am back at work again working at 100%. The fractures pain does not go away however and is a constant reminder. The first injury was nerve related and I used to have some pretty wild spasms. Yoga fixed this. You are so right in keep moving. Although I have to say if you thought nerve related pain was bad...Try vertebrae compression fractures. I bent down to pat my dog without thinking while in my brace and when you cant breathe and almost pass out you know your there. Way worse than nerve related. It is a long road back and you go three steps forward two back and it will take a long long time time but it will get better....

[@nicolemaher3627]

THANK YOU for your honesty! I have had the same pain. No one understands it if they haven’t experienced it. 😊

[@TomMorrison]

Yes it really is life consuming!

[@carlbeach7310]

Tom, you have to get this video out to more people. Since our 1hr chat and your SMM plan my back pain is less and less each month and I am now trying to actually jump again. I had the operation (wish I'd of found this video before) but pain wasn't completely gone until I found you Tom. Thank you for creating this video it will truly help people.

[@TomMorrison]

So glad to see this! Love that you’re able to share your story now too! Fixing yourself will be the normal one day! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼❤️

[@lenaemacphail5758]

I related to this message 100%! I was that person who received a bad scan before I could start to fix my pain and it rocked my world! But I reached out to you and you advised me to keep moving and gave me a suggestion to concentrate on my hips and glutes. You helped me to get out of my funk! I am now close to being pain free and I've started incorporating small bits of running. Thank you!!

[@TomMorrison]

Absolutely love this! Shout it from the rooftops! This needs to be the new normal for people in that rut!

[@jackredpath8442]

I honestly have the worst back pain and sciatica at the moment. Exactly as this video highlights, I feel like it’s just me. Lack of sleep, can’t sit down at work, stopped training, it’s been horrendous. But this video has also given me hope. Thank you

[@TomMorrison]

This is a great blog to check out! tommorrison.uk/blog/4-tools-to-fight-back-pain-flare-ups

[@patbrown7472]

You’re not alone my friend. I’m having horrible sciatica right now as well. I can’t sleep either. I’ll pray for you.

[@jackredpath8442]

@@patbrown7472 thanks mate! Honestly man, I’m 7 weeks in, drugged up to the hilt and still no let up! Best of luck Sir.

[@ji-ho8885]

Omg, thank you so much for giving us hope.😂 I was so inspired by your message. Chronic pain can kill the spirit and motivation is hard to come by. Your video inspired me to keep going even if it seems hopeless at times. Thank you again.🎉

[@TomMorrison]

You’ve got this!! Always remember how bad things could be if you stopped even trying!

[@thefamilybobandenya]

By far the best back pain video and descriptions I’ve seen. Also I got a bit emotional at the beginning having had on off back pain for 8 years. Definitely very scared of making things worth, but your explanations really helped. Thank you.

[@TomMorrison]

So happy to read this! It’s such a hard thing to grasp and deal with, I don’t think I could have made a video like this until this point really! Always a learning journey

[@NeilJones-s5u]

Great video, it's like talking to a mate about a problem and the mental side of things is applicable to so many other things in your life as well. 👍

[@919er]

Thank you for this video, there was a lot I needed to hear, 3 days ago I herniated 2 discs in my lower back again, the previous time was over 2 years ago and having it happen again after working on my physical health and becoming the strongest I've ever been crushed me, but with what I've learnt from this video and my previous experiences with injuries I know I will get through the other side of this becoming stronger than before

[@TomMorrison]

Absolutely, there’s always little things that can be refined or improved on! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@HerbertSimonDachs]

Very good point with the late MRI. Mindset is so important. It is better learning to trust your body than trust in a broken image from MRI.

[@MakeBeautifulChoices]

I’ve been enjoying your short form content for months and finally decided to look under the hood for some full length videos- this was great! Lots of useful principles and actionable advice. I’ve been making headway on my lower back issues (due to discovering another acct, backmusclesolutions) and you’ve just passed on more pieces of the puzzle - thanks!

[@TomMorrison]

Ah love to hear that!! Yes short form is good to dip the toe in the water but the podcast and longer videos is where you’ll get the most lightbulb moments really!!

[@helanna9843]

Thanks for this video. I have had chronic back pain for years. It varies in intensity but it's always there. Two things I learned through my journey. There are unrelated drugs (osteoporosis medication is one) whose side effects are increased back pain and, because of the damage in my back, I went to physical therapy to avoid doing exercises that actually caused damage to my back, which I had done in the past.

[@delithedstrom9278]

Thanks Tom, needed to hear this today. I’m suffering with a problem shoulder, not back pain, but the same principles apply I’m sure. It’s so easy to focus on the pain and what you can’t do, instead of believing that you’ll get better. It sure ain’t linear!

[@helenwebb5313]

Thank you! Loved this video. I'm currently rehabbing a facet joint/muscle issue with my mid and lumbar spine due to too many years of being older than I feel and refusing to behave like anything other than a big kid! It's been a 6 month adventure so far that's featured big improvements and equally big flare ups when I push too much too soon. But, everything you said resonates strongly - consistency with my very basic pilates/mobility is really paying off. There have been big improvements in my truly dreadful hip flexion and ankle dorsiflexion. To anyone else on this pain adventure, stick at it all. I'm back running and slowly getting there with cycling. I've missed one season of mountain bike racing and am determined to be back at it soon. Stay positive and focus on the progress! More of these videos please Tom!

[@TomMorrison]

Love to see this!!! Never stop moving! ❤️

[@artwithmycoffee]

Such a powerful video, Tom! Thank you for sharing your story in such a way that can truly help so many people start to see things in a more productive and hopeful way. I’ve been following you now for quite a while and have found you and your methods to be very valuable and helpful. I really appreciate what you’re doing! It has helped me a lot with much more minor issues than yours, but still very helpful! I trust that many others will see this and benefit as well. I am so glad that you have worked through this and are doing what you were meant to do and feeling well. And yes, I enjoyed this format.

[@TomMorrison]

Thankyou so so much, what a lovely message 🙏❤️

[@Non-Serviam300]

I’d love a video with this approach tailored to whiplash injuries that affect the mid and upper spine. I have made all the mistakes but I keep trying to push it. I refuse to be weak💪

[@ZenGrand-mere]

Beautiful, Tom. Jenni is magical - that balancing juggling act blew me away.

[@erindense2099]

This was a really helpful video, I’ve had intense lower back pain since having my daughter (emergency c section) 14 yrs ago. 10 yrs prior to that I had a labral tear in my left hip which was never dealt with. I’ve now recently been told I have arthritis in my lower back and both knees. As a result I’ve been obese my whole adult life and the mental barriers you talked about with your injury resonated so much! I’ve tried so many time to start diets and exercises but stop after a couple of weeks due to no results and pain. Your video has given me things to think about and I’m feeling more confident to make another start (using your videos as a guide) and to persevere and focus on the little improvements I can do. Thank you!

[@TomMorrison]

Absolutely! Finding the things you can start to build on is the trickiest part, but once you get the ball rolling it’s amazing the difference a few months of consistency can make!!

[@ed.z4773]

What test showed u arthritis in knees and back?

[@erindense2099]

Just regular X-rays

[@WVislandia]

I am in my 70s. A few years ago while suffering with a UTI, I fell in the bathroom and the position I fell into bent my knee in a way that I would not have been able to. Since that time, I have struggled with walking. Slowly I peeled away factors - the first was that my vitamin and mineral supplements needed to be updated. Once I had those corrected, I discovered that my good leg no longer hurt all of the time. But the damaged knee is the remaining pain. You are so right about identifying little improvements - exercises said to be useful haven't stopped the pain. But again you are right - continuing to try movement is the way that I can wake the next day feeling a little less in pain. I so want to be back to that person who walked an hour every day. Thank you for your story which showed me that others have pain they are working through.

[@amycarter9083]

Tibial plateau fracture here. Reformer Pilates was my only answer. Costly yes. Nothing else would have rehabbed my knee.

[@TTC2412]

This is such an encouraging, positive message that anyone with chronic back pain needs to hear. U can heal yourself. Thank you

[@TomMorrison]

Yes we’re really proud of this video! Hopefully will reach many many more! ❤️

[@usseg]

Holy shit, I actually discovered a tear coming out listening to the into....I have added intestinal problems causing bloating and breathing on top of it making any exercise just freakishly unconformable, but that just hit hard. I have L6/S1 and newly discovered c5/C6 since car accident in 2009. Going to go home and finish watching. Thanks

[@TomMorrison]

The symptoms you can get sometimes are so strange and scary yeah! Like you can totally understand people being scared to do anything!

[@colinrichards3012]

After 20 years with 2 slipped discs & sciatica, the following removed my pain. 50 sessions of traction on my back, many exercises & use of a roller for months, use of a Shakti mat. I do daily stretches, use the roller & Shakti mat. If I stopped, my discs would close up again & I would be in pain. Keep moving, everyday.

[@TomMorrison]

Yes movement is key! Sometimes you’re at a point that you’re fighting against your body trying to compensate all the time!

[@louisehutcheson-laird920]

You are changing lives. I’ve been doing the SMM for three months and it has revolutionised my movements. Thanks for all you do

[@TomMorrison]

You the best!! ❤️ when you feel no restrictions or pain you just want to move more!

[@halabuz]

Thank you Tom. Stories like this, gives me hope again. I am dealing with pain for a year now. Today it felt 3% better. I will keep workin on it worh a smile on my face. Unteaching your brain the pain circuits is as important as right exercise.

[@sarahbrewer1035]

So helpful,once you start doing these things it makes a HUGE difference physically and mentally.

[@TomMorrison]

Oh yeah! When you gain that little bit of confidence again it carries you so much further again, it’s all linked!

[@TomMorrison]

Oh yeah! When you gain that little bit of confidence again it carries you so much further again, it’s all linked!

[@AbaAisha]

Back in shape program absolutely incredible changed my situation with my back pain.

[@susanbauer2899]

Wow, I needed this! Tom has addressed where I’m at with my back pain. This should be my every day viewing with my first cup of coffee. Thank you!

[@TomMorrison]

We have a good few blogs on the main site to check out too! Main thing tho is to get moving!!! 😄

[@samchamberlain5006]

Brilliant - Ive been in the movement industry for years & have recently gone through a similar experience - movement all the way. Can’t agree with Tom & Team more. I recently did the August reset programme as I shut my business down for August & wanted to do something different - I can do things better & am still improving. I could rant on for ages but won’t!! Amazing encouragement & humour - thank you for reminding me of little things I had forgotten how to do & started to avoid…… Onwards & upwards!😊

[@TomMorrison]

Thankyou so much!!

[@restorativelisteningproject]

What a delightful video and what a constructive and hopeful framework you offer. Don't let your "diagnosis" ruin your thoughts! Focus on the things that help you. Yes yes yes!!! This is brilliant. Thank you.

[@TomMorrison]

Thanks so much!

[@1976Evolve]

I’m soooooo grateful I came across this video of yours; it’s the best and most relevant one to my condition! Yes! I’ve been so afraid of making it worse that I’m curbing my movements and quality of life! Thank you for sharing your experience, you’ve restored my confidence in my body 🙏🙏🙏

[@TomMorrison]

It’s hard work but it’s worth doing!!

[@rakersdownnz]

Awesome, just what I needed to hear, been struggling with back pain, limping, trying out any and all practitioners, missing out on work opportunities, want to find a new job but can't present as 100% able, and have realised over time, mostly through your content, that I can fix myself and I do have to, as it benefits me the most. Most chiros / osteos I found would never talk of, or head towards discharging you as a patient, then then income stops. Thnx much

[@TomMorrison]

Start with the hips! It will all come together eventually!

[@rakersdownnz]

@@TomMorrison Thanks very much mate !

[@aynapaisley]

Thank you so much for this video. It's everything I needed to fix my spirit on the path to recovery. It scares me that I don't remember how it feels to get up in the morning pain free. And I struggle so much with keeping myself from identifying with someone who is broken, sick, someone who needs to constantly mind this as a part of my life now. I don't want to identify with someone who is broken and limiting myself because of that. I'm going to do everything I can to get better.

[@TomMorrison]

It’s horrible to wake up to every day, puts a downer on things before you even get up which is so hard! Keep focused on what you can do daily and it will change eventually! You’ll get there 💪🏼

[@kurootsuki3326]

Saving this to show to patients. Really great and empathetic.

[@TomMorrison]

Thanks so much!

[@franciscogregory2455]

Thank you Mr. Morrison. I like hearing about your fight with back issues. Mine have gotten better over time. It began with a herniated disk many years ago. Since I work as a concierge I sit a lot, so I got a sciatic pain and It was really severe at one time. When I got to work I had to put an ice back to numb the pain and then when I got home from work the same thing with the ice pack or heating pad. Now, I try to move around as much as I can at work and not be confined to the chair. Now I'm finding exercises that work for me and I try to consistently do them. There are a bunch of exercises I learned from you that really make a difference on how I feel. Thank you again.

[@TomMorrison]

Love to hear this!! Keep refining things and seeing what new challenges you can give yourself! It all adds up!

[@cssc939]

First video of yours for me. I like your message. Will watch more. Allah heal us all.

[@ThatsWhatSheSaid75]

This was an amazing video! It gave me a lot to think about and work towards. Thank you for this!

[@TomMorrison]

Thanks so much!

[@anniehopson5865]

Thanks for that. I am pain free now and knowing your journey has me inspired towards keeping going to be silly and strong next.

[@TomMorrison]

Love it!! Yes every step towards stupid strong stops a potential flare up in future or makes it way more manageable! Plus it’s SUPER FUN!!!

[@nicolemaher3627]

You are reading my mind!!!! I SO needed this!!!! THANK YOU!

[@TomMorrison]

You are so welcome!! It’s good to have other peoples stories to help talk yourself out of a downward spiral thinking you’ll never be fixed

[@GlueTubber]

Thank you for all you do Tom (and Jenny!). You guys are the best!

[@TomMorrison]

Couldn’t do any of this without all of your support! 🙏

[@post2memrg]

I have been suffering from terrible back pain since I was 17 years old, after I fell off a roof. Over the last five years, I have tried a lot of stretching through Pilates and KZbin videos, along with strength and resistance training at the gym. Despite these efforts, I still experience chronic pain in my lower back and hip, and I have been plagued by piriformis syndrome and sciatica for many years. Now at 61, I live with this pain, and it makes me quite miserable.

[@TomMorrison]

There can be little subtle things with your form, people I’ve met stuck in that stage sometimes don’t understand the difference between hip loading or stretching, or bracing or just holding a position, can be a case of doing the right things but not getting the benefits, always worth revisiting techniques to see if there’s anything you missed!

[@rawaterguy]

Yes definetly this type of video presentation is awesome! Very comprehensive and relatable!! Love it! Thank you!

[@TomMorrison]

Glad you liked it! 🙏❤️

[@JaneGradwell]

HI Tom, great keeping it real video. I am a pilates teacher and I will be sending this out to my members as very often it's more a mental battle with pain, thank you.

[@TomMorrison]

Love Pilates! Thankyou so much!

[@aaronag7876]

Outstanding video and was very helpful, passed onto a colleague at work, as he is in a lot of pain. In the 80s, I was 17 and after a bad diving board accident, I was told I would never walk again, I had a lumbar puncher done and lucky no infection but was extremely painful. Over the years, I would be in extreme pain, and off work for weeks at a time. As you said in the video, it is very depressive, to worry if anything will set the back off and you're off work again, so you don't do things. For the fear of the pain. After seeing an amazing chiropractor, who popped me back into align after seeing my MRI and disc was half hanging out and main nerves pinched, I couldnt even touch my knees when bending down. My first alignment I passed out for 20 mins, but it got easier after that. After doing some of your exercises, Yoga, swimming, stretching and walking, Plus 5 years of chiropractor work, I can touch my ankles. Aiming to touch the floor lol. Ive gone in reverse, my youth was bent over or not able to get off the floor due to my back going and now in my late 50s, Im full of life and running. It can get better, if you take the action and learn how to look after your body. Thank you for this open and honest video

[@americasariesson1862]

HELPFUL!!! Thanks Tom!

[@TomMorrison]

You’re very welcome!!!

[@bethrawlins8734]

Love this Tom! So helpful, thank you 😊

[@RichardPrice-e8b]

Thank you for this video! This was hugely helpful and encouraging.

[@TomMorrison]

I’ve met so many that have been similar to myself! Always great for them to share their stories too!

[@glennwillm6954]

I have been dealing with sciatic pain for a couple of years now, I'll try to apply this.

[@TomMorrison]

Sciatica is one of those things that will feel way worse initially as you start to move but if you ride it out for 30 minutes it starts to ease, practicing that you’ll start to get faster at getting it to calm down, it’s all practice

[@marnilabrash3828]

This was so meaningful and so helpful, thank-you so much. I’ve got a few things going on in my back and your authenticity and knowledge changed my perspective, thank-you!!!

[@TomMorrison]

You are so welcome! Thanks so much for the feedback 🙏❤️

[@kahlabrate8954]

Thankyou. Appreciate your candid info. Will continue to pass this video on to family and friends.

[@TomMorrison]

Please do! Definitely want this one to reach as many as it can!! 🙏

[@maidinulster]

Many thanks for the vid Tom, kinda stuck in the same exercises/ stretches each day for back injury, but this has cast a better light on other stretches and moves I need to to to move forward

[@veronicarinker4058]

Thank you so very much for your video on this specific topic. I really got so much out of this. ❤😊 be well

[@TomMorrison]

You are so welcome!!! Hope it reaches far and wide, it can be such a lonely place

[@Fargosportsmassage]

#1 BODY WORK OURSELVES MAINTANANCE INFORMATION..THANK YOU

[@helenv2906]

Wow! That was a great message, while having a back problem and in bed with spasm, it open my eyes to what's can be done from home not just pt. Will get your program and love the video. This set up in an honest conversation is important for getting your message out. Thank you❤

[@TomMorrison]

Yes the things you do daily will make the most difference really! Basically where I started was just a few reps of each of the SMM regression examples and staying focused on breathing and making the muscles work, it’s challenging but worth every second of the effort!

[@lesleyking5372]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. Keeping this video as a reminder that I really have a whole lot of power in this situation. Your story triggered so many things for me. Gratitude ✌️

[@TomMorrison]

Thanks for sharing!! It’s hard to stay positive for sure!

[@markszablewski6619]

Excellent video Tom, I'm dealing with stenosis and have great days, and bang..down for a week; I'm working on bodyweight work, hanging, inversion, and a lot of balance work.🤞

[@clarkkent4683]

Could have done with this conversation 10 years ago. I was stuck for a long time unable to work and ignored by doctors and not helped by government services. I still don't know whats wrong with my back only I've worked through what hindered me getting on with life.

[@TomMorrison]

Did you ever get an MRI scan?

[@clarkkent4683]

@@TomMorrison no doctors only thought I was seeking benefits and were quite abusive and dismissive. Chiropractors only made things worse and leached money. I felt selfish for being stuck and feeling so alone.

[@TomMorrison]

Definitely time to take things you can control into your own hands, would start with your hips, let the back do its thing for now

[@Chieftainteroix]

This video speaks to me! 25 years of this and counting. I'll keep trying. my issues are thoracic, shoulder and neck but I'm sure my multifidi are weak all the way down

[@TomMorrison]

Our fix your shoulders video might be a good one to check out!

[@jeffwilliams7054]

We love you Man!!

[@TomMorrison]

❤️❤️

[@righthand7965]

True ❤😊

[@mattzobian]

My back pain is usually mild and bearable, but there are "bad days" where it's excruciating and I can barely get out of a chair. Turns out that weather is a factor: on rainy days, atmospheric pressure is low, so there is a pressure differential with the synovial sacs, and they don't function as well and irritation skyrockets. Good to know, because at least i know that when the weather improves so will my back pain!

[@viktoria.p.777]

Thanks, I needed this this morning.

[@davidbieloh1382]

So what about those of is who never experience up’s and downs? I NEVER have good days. My back pain in my lower and middle back is constant, 24-7, always there, no matter what. I’ve tried so many stretches, even walked up to 5 miles daily, but the more I try to do, the more pain control I need. I have had anterior lumbar interbody fusion and also a microdiscectomy, neither of which helped. I actually got worse after fusion surgery. I’m 57 and have never felt worse. It’s a tough way to live.

[@TomMorrison]

Sometimes learning brand new things you haven’t tried before can be helpful, breathing techniques, balance techniques too can be good for overall body relaxation

[@ianstuart5660]

Please look into a keto or carnivore diet. It can be life changing!

[@LemonsGraphics]

Thankyou for this video, im 25 and suffering with lower back pain.

[@lemonkitty8320]

I have three herniated discs and Scoliosis in my upper and lower back. I have been in pain for 25 years. I know when it flares up all I want to do is lay down and not move but I force myself to move. But it could still be better. Thank you for sharing.

[@TomMorrison]

Keeping the muscles working so things feel supported is so important yeah! I always try to keep in mind how bad it could be the next flare up if I did decide to wait it out and not do anything for a few weeks, I just know how my body reacts when it doesn’t feel strong and it’s really not nice, I would always pick strong with pain over weak with pain

[@patricedor9775]

Thank you Tom. Doing your exercices really helped me.

[@TomMorrison]

You're very welcome! Love to hear that!!

[@Wilderatron]

i resonate with EVERY SINGLE WORD of this video. very very keen to try the SMM

[@angelh7880]

Wow this makes so much sense. Thank you Tom.

[@TomMorrison]

You're very welcome!! Really happy with how this video turned out!

[@JimP-tc7gg]

I wish I could but sadly, a violent seizure left me with multiple compression fractures in the thoracic spine and as a bonus, a diagnosis of early on-set osteoporosis. I'm only 33, seen multiple doctors and physiotherapists but none have truly helped. Year after year I try my best to refine my exercise routine in the hope the pain subsides but nothing really makes a significant difference.

[@obbhoy]

Great video big lad, gona sent it to my friend who is suffering a long time with back pain, keep up the good work 👌

[@TomMorrison]

Thanks so much! Yes definitely forward it on! 💪🏼💪🏼

[@ingridblack296]

Yes, this is helpful. Thank you Tom!

[@jacquelinechahine5645]

Definitely needed this… Thank you 🙏🏻

[@NCFCOTBC-nv6jw]

Great video Tom I can relate to this so much. I actually laughed when you said about people doing normal things. I was resenting a man unloading a van yesterday 😂 I will be trying your methods for sure. Thanks