Upright Health

Upright Health

Hosted by: Matt Hsu

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...

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Get the Low Hanging Fruit!

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...
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The Real Limits of Age and Exercise

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?...
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Can this HEAL your hip cartilage?

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...
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This False Belief Will Wreck Your Body (and Life)

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 LINKS YT Video: https://youtu.be/yYrBE4hG66UCut This Before You Cut Your...
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Is Feldenkrais a scam?

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...
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Stop Being Ignorant to This Basic Truth

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...
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Your Pain Is All In Your Head (?)

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...
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Help Your Headaches, Your Butt, and Your Feet

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):...
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Get More Flexible with Pills / Pain Killers?

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

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...
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If You Do This, You'll Cripple Yourself

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/4YSoK25dv2c Helpful linksTop 2 Stretches For Cyclists - 2 Stretches And One Hip...
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Can Tall Men Be Flexible?

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 LINKS Watch Interview on YouTube:...
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