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I help people move without pain and build lifetime exercise habits
Ruslan, 35 — Herniated disc
Ruslan, 35 — Herniated disc
Ruslan has had lower back pain for 10 years after he herniated a disc in a combat sport. Some nights it was so bad, he couldn't sleep. His goal was to learn surfing, but even bodyweight squats were causing flare-ups. In 3 months of daily training, his pain went from chronic 4-5/10 to 1 and he had his first surf lesson pain-free.
Kateryna, 19 — Scoliosis
Kateryna, 19 — Scoliosis
Kateryna had recurring pinching lower back pain that she attributed to scoliosis. She wanted to work out, but every time she tried, she was in pain for a week. After assessment, I found the right exercises for her level. In 4 months of training 1-2 times a week, the recurring pain stopped, and she could work out on her own pain-free.
Frazer, 33 — MCL injury
Frazer, 33 — MCL injury
Frazer damaged his MCL and couldn't play basketball without pain for 2 years after the injury. The initial rehab did help him, but he couldn't stick with the program because of his busy schedule. I gave him a few simple exercises that he could do at home in less than 10 minutes a day with minimal equipment. In 1 month he already saw significant improvement, and after 3 months of consistent training he was back to playing basketball pain-free.
Relieve pain with strength training
1mil IDR per session in Uluwatu, Bali
  • Exercise program for your pain-free level
  • Daily check-ins to keep you on track
  • No gym required. All training can be done at home
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Getting out of pain doesn't have to be complicated
1. Find a weak link
Weak links are muscle groups that are out of balance with the rest of your body. These imbalances can lead to pain. For example, tight hamstring offloads pressure on the knee joint, which causes pain in the patella tendon. If you want to get better, you have to find your weak and get it stronger. I cover common weak links for shoulder, knee, and lower back pain in my blog.
2. Pick a regression
A regression is an easier version of an exercise. For example, if squats cause pain in your lower back, you can regress to partial seated good mornings or even superman holds. When you're in pain, you need to find a regression that is pain-free but challenging. You can find regressions for most movements in my library
3. Progress
Over time the regression will get easier. When that happens, you need to pick a slightly harder version of the exercise — a progression. Do that enough times over weeks and months, and your strength will increase, and your pain will fade.