Upright Health

Aug 15 2024 88 ep. 18 mins 50

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This podcast covers ideas, tips, and tricks to help you help yourself overcome pain, get stronger, and become a more resilient and energetic version of yourself. Hosted by Matt Hsu, a former chronic pain sufferer turned orthopedic massage therapist and movement coach.

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Hip Dysplasia: What Doctors Won't Tell You (And Don't Know!)

Aug 15 2024 23 mins

Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/9EXP9KX6vmI If you've been told you have hip dysplasia and that you need PAO surgery to fix your hip pain, watch this video. We'll dive into the research on hip dysplasia. We'll look at the prevalence of hip dysplasia, the connection to hip pain and hip arthritis, and we'll look at the long-term results of periacetabular osteotomy. Once you look a

Foot Surgery Went Terribly Wrong (Cindy's Story)

Jul 27 2024 18 mins

Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/IiEh5tRmSPg Doctors told Cindy she needed foot surgery and that she needed to give up hiking. She delayed following their advice for 10 years when foot pain became too much. When she finally got the foot surgery, things went terribly wrong. Here is the story of her recovery from foot surgery, hip surgery, and how she finally got relief from

3 Things PTs Won't Tell You About Physical Therapy for Hip Impingement

Jul 25 2024 18 mins

Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/w2XwnriJNW0 You're looking for good physical therapy for hip impingement...but you keep getting frustrated with PT sessions that don't seem to help. Even when physical therapists want to help you avoid surgery for FAI, they are limited by systemic issues that leave you frustrated. Learn 3 big secrets physical therapists won't tell you about physical th

Get More Flexible When You Sit All Day?

Jul 24 2024 11 mins

Can you get more flexible if you sit a lot? Will sitting all day stop you from improving your flexibility? Is sitting the new smoking? Let's dive deep with a physical therapist with the brain, body, and experience to answer these flexibility questions. Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/l0PyB7O9zAw 👉🦵Rebuild Your Hips at Home!: https://www.uprighthealth.com/healthy-hips Find

Hip Pain from Hip Dysplasia and Hip Labrum Tear - How She Recovered!

Jul 23 2024 29 mins

Doctors told Erica her hip pain was from hip dysplasia and a hip labral tear. Her hip pain got so bad she had to walk with a cane. The surgery to fix hip dysplasia sounded brutal, so she tried to heal her hip pain without surgery. This is her story of recovery from hip pain, a hip labral tear, and hip dysplasia. Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/JgOqnRhJkKM HELPFUL LINKSIn-depth A

Multiple Knee Surgeries and Knee Pain in Her Forties

May 01 2024 15 mins

Suzette’s life fell apart when knee surgery stopped helping her knee pain. She couldn't move anymore. She couldn't stay active. She couldn't do the things she loved. She gained massive weight and no longer recognized the face in the mirror. Then she made a discovery that strated to turn things around. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dlAX3IJYfOA 👉Get a FREE program to r

Knee Meniscus Tear - What to Do and Why

Apr 01 2024 11 mins

With a knee meniscus tear, the choice to treat your knee pain may seem straightforward. But should you jump into surgery for a knee meniscus tear? What does the research say? Can you heal a knee meniscus tear without surgery? We’ll dive into these questions and cover a story about knee pain out of Portugal. HELPFUL LINKS YT video: https://youtu.be/SX7d0a9xR6s&

Old Guy Fixes Knee Pain and Starts Running Again

Mar 25 2024 10 mins

Doctors will often tell you that knee pain is inevitable as you age. They’ll tell you that there’s nothing you can do to relieve knee pain besides rest and wait until your knees hurt so much that you need a knee replacement. These stories will give you hope for your knee pain. HELPFUL LINKS YT VIDEO: https://youtu.be/b5sY3NSW7JoAsymptomatic Knee Meniscus Tear Prevalence: h

Hip Pain from Football - Life in the NFL

Mar 01 2024 22 mins

Playing in the NFL may seem like a dream come true, but it comes with its own set of challenges. In this video, former NFL player shares his experience with hip pain and the toll it takes on players' bodies. Get an inside look into what it's really like to play in the NFL. After more than a dozen orthopedic surgeries and he still had hip pain.. You'll learn how players in the NFL h

Get the Low Hanging Fruit!

Feb 02 2024 5 mins

If you're tired of feeling frustrated and confused about how to improve your body, this video is for you! We'll break down a super simple concept that will help you eliminate all the guesswork and start making progress. Say goodbye to frustration and hello to a stronger, pain-free body. Video available here: https://youtu.be/O7Pn26m49D4 SUPPORT THE MISSION AND YOU