Ep 110: "It Got So Bad, I Couldn't Straighten My Spine When I Stood Up From a Chair" - Randy's Story episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 30 MIN

Ep 110: "It Got So Bad, I Couldn't Straighten My Spine When I Stood Up From a Chair" - Randy's Story

from Open Mat Social Hour · host Open Mat Physio

Join us today on a special episode with Randy SantaMaria!!Randy is a purple belt out of the Bay Area who dealt with debilitating chronic low back pain for many years. So much so, that he would have flare ups that would not allow him to straighten his back when he would rise from a chair. Randy tried multiple different approaches before finally taking a chance with us at Open Mat Physio. Now he is on track to mentally & physically get back into the competition scene, with the most important being Master Worlds this year!This is his story.

Join us today on a special episode with Randy SantaMaria!! Randy is a purple belt out of the Bay Area who dealt with debilitating chronic low back pain for many years. So much so, that he would have flare ups that would not allow him to straighten his back when he would rise from a chair. Randy tried multiple different approaches before finally taking a chance with us at Open Mat Physio. Now he is on track to mentally & physically get back into the competition scene, with the most import...

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