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Upright Health

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 turned orthopedic massage therapist and movement coach.

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  1. Don't Let Vanity Keep You On the Couch

    Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/ZdU925k2JAg You'll never look like the 19-year-old fitness models on your Instagram feed — and chasing that is exactly what's keeping you off the gym floor and out of your own life. In this episode, I break down why fitness isn't about vanity — it's about...

  2. At 56 her body was breaking down. Now it's stronger than ever.

    At 56, Angelika felt like her body was falling apart — crippling lower back pain, numb toes, legs giving out on stairs, and shins that ached after every car ride. She even wondered if she had a neurological disease. This is her story — how she went from struggling to get out of bed to sleeping...

  3. Why Active People Still Have Pain

    “I’m strong — so why do I keep hurting?” It’s one of the most common questions I hear. In this episode, we explore the hidden gap between strength and balance — and why being fit doesn’t automatically protect your joints from pain. If you bike, run, lift, hike, or train regularly… this is a...

  4. 5 Facts About Hip Impingement Your Doctor Won't Tell You

    ▶️ Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/8vXf1pjVB0Y In this video, I'm going to share 5 key facts your doctor is unlikely to tell you about Hip Impingement / FAI. We'll look at key research findings from the last 2 decades that will dramatically change the way you think about hip pain and hip…

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  5. How much do you need to exercise to be cured of your pain?

    In this episode of the Upright Health Podcast, we’re digging into a question that comes up all the time: “How long do I have to keep doing exercise to be cured of my pain?” If you’re dealing with hip pain, back pain, shoulder pain—or really any kind of chronic pain—and you’re using exercise as…

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  6. How Often Should You REALLY Work Out? (Without Losing Your Soul)

    Full episode "How Often Should You REALLY Work Out? (Without Losing Your Soul)" on Youtube: https://youtu.be/JcQqfo1FHNo How often do you really need to work out to stay strong, mobile, and independent? In this video, I break down the surprisingly flexible answer to that question — whether you're…

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  7. Sharpening the Saw: How Aging Changes Your Body (and What to Do About It)

    Watch the full video "Sharpening the Saw: How Aging Changes Your Body (and What to Do About It)" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p_Dd08Q9Nrk This is one of the most annoying parts of getting older. Let's dive in. As you get older, if you don’t keep moving your body, you’ll start to notice that you...

  8. The Big Toilet Conspiracy Is Ruining Your Sh*t

    Watch the full video "The Big Toilet Conspiracy Is Ruining Your Sh*t" on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vccCA7YybQU In this video, I flush out the truth behind the “big toilet conspiracy” and how comfort height toilets might be draining your health. While these toilets are marketed for comfort,...

  9. The Human Body Is Like a VCR: Here’s Why

    Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/3j1XIBn3Ih4 Discover the shocking similarities between your body and a VCR and cassette player! SUPPORT THE MISSION AND YOURSELF 👉Rebuild Your Body At Home with a DIY Program: https://uprighthealth.com/diy 💪Donate: https://www.uprighthealth.com/donate...

  10. 5 Reasons Why Getting Old Sucks!

    Watch the full episode "5 Reasons Why Getting Old Sucks!" on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/kmtJBW7rSII 🌟 Aging brings its fair share of challenges, but it doesn’t have to be all bad. In this video, we dive into some of the toughest aspects of getting older and share practical ways to make the...

  11. This Fact About Hip Arthritis Will Shock You

    Watch the full video "This Fact About Hip Arthritis Will Shock You" on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_a79x4cJtmY Bob's hip arthritis story highlights a shocking truth about hip pain and osteoarthritis. If you've been told your hip pain is from hip arthritis, you need to hear this story and...

  12. The TRUTH About Hip Impingement Surgery Results You Won't Hear

    Watch the full video "The TRUTH About Hip Impingement Surgery Results You Won't Hear" on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Qiu9PU6lsSg In this video, we look at an egregious example of deception at its worst or incompetence at its best. A 2015 paper on FAI surgery tried to come up with a way to...

  13. This Popular Myth Keeps You Weak and Unhappy

    Watch the full episode "This Popular Myth Keeps You Weak and Unhappy" on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/TrLiNr9t6Ck If you want to get stronger in body and mind, you have to recognize this common myth and how it sabotages progress. Once you understand the problem, you can solve it with structures...

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

    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…

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  15. Hip Impingement: How a Physical Therapist Fixed His Hips Without Surgery

    Watch the full video "Hip Impingement: How a Physical Therapist Fixed His Hips Without Surgery" on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/MpLaIphUfFE Overcoming Hip Impingement: Dr. Garrett's Journey With FAI and Hip Pain In this episode, we dive into the story of physical therapist Dr. Garrett, who has...

  16. 7 Hip Pain Mistakes (Avoid These!)

    Watch the full video "7 Hip Pain Mistakes (Avoid These!)" on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/MFuFOumZy_4 These are the top 7 mistakes people make with hip pain. If you have hip pain, you're committing at least one of these mistakes. If you want hip pain relief, you need to fix these mistakes! 👉...

  17. Foot Surgery Went Terribly Wrong (Cindy's Story)

    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...

  18. Top 4 Tips for Hip Pain Relief (UPDATED)

    Watch the full video "Top 4 Tips for Hip Pain Relief (UPDATED)" on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/quQDL2VoZmY I'm going to share my top tips for hip pain relief. This is from years of suffering with debilitating hip pain and having helped thousands of people beat hip pain themselves. If you watch...

  19. 3 Things PTs Won't Tell You About Physical Therapy for Hip Impingement

    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…

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  20. Get More Flexible When You Sit All Day?

    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...

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

    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…

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  22. 5 Reasons You Can't Get Flexible

    Watch the full video "5 Reasons You Can't Get Flexible" on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/bXavAOA7NZc You want to get flexible, but the journey to better flexibility is frustrating. In this video, we'll discuss 5 reasons you can't get more flexible. These five flexibility mistakes will stop you...

  23. Fix Hip Labral Tear and FAI Without Surgery? Tommy's Real Results

    Watch the full video "Fix Hip Labral Tear and FAI Without Surgery? Tommy's Real Results" on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/syqNu045hCo Tommy's doctor told him he needed surgery for his hip labral tear and FAI bone shapes. His budding surf career looked like it was over at the age of 19. He was…

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  24. The Orange Chicken Problem and Exercise

    Watch the full video "The Orange Chicken Problem and Exercise" on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/MQTJnPDo9JA It's not just a problem at the dining table. You gotta learn to look at the long-term consequences of your choices to rebuild your body effectively. SUPPORT THE MISSION AND YOURSELF...

  25. Multiple Knee Surgeries and Knee Pain in Her Forties

    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...

  26. Knee Meniscus Tear - What to Do and Why

    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…

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  27. Old Guy Fixes Knee Pain and Starts Running Again

    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...

  28. Hip Pain from Football - Life in the NFL

    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...

  29. 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 progress. Say goodbye to frustration and hello to a stronger, pain-free body. Video...

  30. 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 LINKS Too Old to Jump? https://youtu.be/wxBNKqN4i74 Fight Muscle loss with...

  31. 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 it actually relieve your hip and knee pain? What about in your spine? Let's look…

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  32. 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/yYrBE4hG66U Cut This Before You Cut Your Body: https://www.uprighthealth.com/blog/screens-cause-chronic-pain Screen Time...

  33. 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 trying. This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CXtUru2dXUs HELPFUL LINKS How…

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  34. 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 back pain, hip pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain. "Nothing ever goes away until it...

  35. 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 head? Do you need to heal your emotions before you can heal your back pain, hip...

  36. 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): https://splayshoes.com/?ref=3ismzdrjvjxr Vivobarefoot(affiliate link): https://bit.ly/uprightvivo…

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  37. 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 this strategy can backfire for chronic pain. HELPFUL LINKS Video:...

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

    You will choke when you hear what this doctor said about neck pain. HELPFUL LINKS Relieve Neck and Shoulder Tension: https://youtu.be/HxxNIK0hTtw Weak Neck Muscle Test: https://youtu.be/6VWbAnJ7J6c 🔖Strengthen Your Mind: https://www.uprighthealth.com/help 👉Fix Your Hunchback with the Hunchback...

  39. 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 links Top 2 Stretches For Cyclists - 2 Stretches And One Hip Strength Drill For Bikers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRpcRaJ_wtU Study…

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  40. 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: https://youtu.be/dx7dx2vL8u4 👉Mitch's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@artofopening 🎥How to Touch…

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  41. Are Orthopedic Surgeons Bad People?

    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 elderly are often a death sentence:...

  42. Respect, Excuses, and Reality

    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:...

  43. Surgery vs. Placebo - Who Wins?

    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 affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3M70ZNq Non...

  44. I Give Up! The Joint Pain is Too Much

    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 with corrective exercise to fix joint pain. HELPFUL…

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

    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. Previous video on knee pain…

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  46. How to Fix Pain (Like a Killer Whale)

    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 Bowman Free Willy

  47. Buy Your Way Out - Part 2

    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. RESOURCES Upright Health articles BMJ Opinion: The illusion of evidence based medicine

  48. The Buy Your Way Out Fallacy

    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! Free Resources: https://www.uprighthealth.com/help One...

  49. Why I Don't Trust Doctors

    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

  50. What is healthy?

    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 determining what's ACTUALLY healthy? How do we work with this...

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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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