When you talk to Brendan, it feels like speaking with a seasoned veteran of the fitness world. It’s because life has dealt him setback after setback, blow after blow, during his short time on this rock so far. 

Some might call it bad luck. Brendan would call it destiny. It would take time, but those blows instilled Brendan with empathy, wisdom and strength, sharpening him into the exceptional dude he is today. 

He’s hard to define. Athlete. Mentor. Coach. Student. Friend. 

To me (Vinny), he’s a blessing. Brendan is the first person on my seven-year back pain journey who has given me genuine hope in healing. It’s because he’s been where I am. He knows what it’s like to feel lost, hopeless, broken.

Experiencing years of chronic pain from his teens until mid-twenties, Brendan took it upon himself to study, learn, then create his own practical philosophy for healing chronic pain. His program’s not a gimmick or overnight fix; it’s the opposite—a blueprint that takes dedication, time, and action. But it works. 

Now, he freely shares his knowledge on the internet (@Low Back Ability) giving countless individuals such as myself the guidance and courage we need to overcome. 

This episode is about more than healing physical pain. It’s about using the difficulties we all undergo in life as fuel, motivation, fire—to become the best individuals we can possibly be. The choice is ours: This happened to me, or this happened for me. 

Brendan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowbackability/

Low Back Ability YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lowbackability

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