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

Old Guy Fixes Knee Pain and Starts Running Again

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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

Hip Pain from Football - Life in the NFL

Mar 1st, 2024 22m 56s

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 re

Get the Low Hanging Fruit!

Feb 2nd, 2024 5m 19s

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 frustrati

The Real Limits of Age and Exercise

Nov 14th, 2023 27m 49s

What are the real limits of old age? Are you doomed to muscle loss, sarcopenia, and osteoporosis as you get older? What can you do to stay young for as long as possible?HELPFUL LINKSToo Old to Jump? https://youtu.be/wxBNKqN4i74Fight Muscle los

Can this HEAL your hip cartilage?

Oct 20th, 2023 10m 20s

What can astronauts teach us about your joint pain? This popular way to heal cartilage to fix hip or knee pain from “osteoarthritis” needs a serious look. Doctors recommend it all the time, and if it does work, will it actually relieve your hip

This False Belief Will Wreck Your Body (and Life)

Sep 14th, 2023 4m 32s

If you don't recognize and root out this fallacy, your body will be doomed. Learn how to stop the damage from this very human weakness.HELPFUL LINKSYT Video: https://youtu.be/yYrBE4hG66UCut This Before You Cut Your Body: https://www.uprighthe

Is Feldenkrais a scam?

Aug 14th, 2023 15m 11s

Is Feldenkrais a scam? Is the Feldenkrais Method of somatic education powerful or just a money grab for the naive? In this video, I'll share my experiences and thoughts on Feldenkrais and whether it's something worth trying.This episode on You

Stop Being Ignorant to This Basic Truth

Aug 11th, 2023 7m 59s

Don't be blind to this simple truth about your body. If you remain clouded with ignorance, you'll be hurting, frustrated, and helpless. Once you understand this key idea, you'll be able to help relieve yourself of back pain, hip pain, knee pain

Your Pain Is All In Your Head (?)

Jul 31st, 2023 17m 12s

Physician John Sarno wrote a book called "Healing Back Pain" that introduced the idea of tension myositis. Does this theory of chronic pain make sense? What about when doctors tell you that your pain is all in your head? Do you need to heal you

Help Your Headaches, Your Butt, and Your Feet

Jul 24th, 2023 14m 40s

What to do about tension headaches? Is swimming good exercise? Can't feel one side of your glutes (gluteal amnesia)? Barefoot shoes for small feet? A big day of questions!Splay (affiliate link): https://splayshoes.com/?ref=3ismzdrjvjxrVivobare

Get More Flexible with Pills / Pain Killers?

Jul 8th, 2023 9m 27s

Can get more flexible with pills? Does taking painkillers help you get more mobile? Are painkillers a good way to prevent joint pain during athletic activities? Find out the pros and cons of taking painkillers and how this strategy can backfire

The Dumbest Thing A Doctor Ever Said (About Neck Pain)

Jul 6th, 2023 11m 14s

You will choke when you hear what this doctor said about neck pain.HELPFUL LINKSRelieve Neck and Shoulder Tension: https://youtu.be/HxxNIK0hTtwWeak Neck Muscle Test: https://youtu.be/6VWbAnJ7J6c 🔖Strengthen Your Mind: https://www.uprighthealt

If You Do This, You'll Cripple Yourself

Jun 24th, 2023 15m 13s

This is something we all do, but you have to stop if you want to feel good and pain-free!YouTube Video of This Episode: https://youtu.be/4YSoK25dv2cHelpful linksTop 2 Stretches For Cyclists - 2 Stretches And One Hip Strength Drill For Bikers:

Can Tall Men Be Flexible?

Apr 29th, 2023 34m 14s

Can tall men be flexible? Learn what this tall guy learned about being stiff and inflexible. He'll explain exactly how he got more flexible over time.HELPFUL LINKSWatch Interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dx7dx2vL8u4👉Mitch's Channel: htt

Are Orthopedic Surgeons Bad People?

Apr 26th, 2023 12m 28s

Are orthopedic surgeons evil? Are surgeons bad people? Let's talk about the truth about orthopedic surgeons. UPDATE: A few days after the recording of this episode my father suffered a fatal stroke. HELPFUL LINKS🎥 Why hip fractures in the elde

Respect, Excuses, and Reality

Apr 11th, 2023 12m 42s

Let's talk about the truth about your joint pain and how you're going to beat it.HELPFUL LINKS🎥Resilience by Eric Greitens (amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4186WOp || Non affiliate link: https://a.co/d/eMysBff 🎥Asian Squat Playlist

Surgery vs. Placebo - Who Wins?

Apr 1st, 2023 21m 42s

What is a placebo surgery? What happens when you compare orthopedic surgeries to placebos? Learn about vertebroplasty, knee arthroscopy, shoulder impingement, and hip impingement in today's podcast.Hippocrasy by Buchbinder and Harris (Amazon

I Give Up! The Joint Pain is Too Much

Feb 4th, 2023 20m 46s

Peak frustration. It doesn't seem like anything I do is working. Is it time to just give up and quit?Learn strategies to handle frustration and the desire to give up. Learn how to prevent frustration, cultivate patience, and stay motivated wit

This Is Perverse Mind Control (Knee Pain +Joint Pain)

Jan 24th, 2023 21m 6s

Today we're talking about the perverse way conversations about joint pain get slanted to favor surgery and medical intervention. This subtle slanting of perspective leads you to think muscles are somehow irrelevant to common aches and pains.Pr

How to Fix Pain (Like a Killer Whale)

Dec 24th, 2022 26m 42s

What lessons about chronic pain can we learn from an orca? What can we learn from flaccid fins in killer whales in captivity? Find out how killer whales can better shape our perspectives on fixing chronic pain.Move Your DNA by Katy BowmanFree

Buy Your Way Out - Part 2

May 25th, 2022 8m 31s

In this episode, we dive deeper into the Buy Your Way Out Fallacy to see how it relates to orthopedic diagnoses and treatments like FAI (hip impingement) and back pain. RESOURCESUpright Health articlesBMJ Opinion: The illusion of evidence ba

The Buy Your Way Out Fallacy

May 16th, 2022 14m 27s

Let's look at one of the most ubiquitous fallacies floating around the medical and health industries. Save money, get stronger, and reap the rewards when you recognize the game that's being played with so many "expert" health recommendations!F

Why I Don't Trust Doctors

Apr 18th, 2022 29m 53s

In this episode, I discuss why I don't trust doctors. I share personal anecdotes of being fed medical falsehoods and big-time foul-ups in medical history.www.uprighthealth.com Support this podcast: https://paypal.me/uprighthealth

What is healthy?

Apr 11th, 2022 12m 55s

What is healthy? How do we get ideas about what is healthy for us?In this episode we discuss: Why do we think some things are good for us? Who promotes the idea that certain things are healthy for us? What is our responsibility in determin