How the Shirtlessdude Healed a 10 mm L4S5 Disc Herniation, Sciatica, and Chronic Pain from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
I also overcame SIJ pain, a back muscle strain, FAI in right hip, plantar fasciitis and heel spur on right foot, left knee meniscus, shoulder impingement in both shoulders, labral pain in left shoulder, neck sprain from failed backflip, numerous rib subluxations, golfers and tennis elbow in both elbows, chronic hamstring strain in left, chronic thanar pain (thumb), shin splints, Achilles pain in both Achilles, and a bunch of other more minor pains.
When it comes to Measuring Progress.... The Journey Matters
I overcame my disc herniation in 2 years, hip impingement in a year, built a successful business in 4 years (then lost that and have since restarted), and am building another successful business. What is the common theme between all of these things? Work was put in nearly every day for many years to achieve them. Sometimes, progress was hard to see. Sometimes it was very clear.
Did Deadlifts Cause my 10 mm L4L5 Herniation and Sciatica?
People blame deadlifts for injuries, however, it is the fact that people increase the weight too quickly in too short of a time that often causes injuries. When done properly over many months and years, the deadlift is a very powerful movement that will actually make you more resilient to injury.
Your Pain isn’t Just Physical: the Biopsychosocial Model
The biopsychosocial model implies that pain is biological, genetic, and mechanical, but it also asserts that our mind and environment also play a huge role in pain.
How to Bulletproof Your Body from Pain and Injury: Progressive Overload, Tissue Resiliency, Consistency
While we can never be immune to injury there is a ton that we can do to help us become less likely to get injured.
Doing this work will also help us overcome injury when the inevitable does occur.
This is called increasing tissue resiliency, and it is the key to reducing injuries.
Whealth Co-Founder Andrew Overcomes 10 mm L4S5 Disc Herniation, Sciatica, and Chronic Pain from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
I also overcame SIJ pain, a back muscle strain, FAI in right hip, plantar fasciitis and heel spur on right foot, left knee meniscus, shoulder impingement in both shoulders, labral pain in left shoulder, neck sprain from failed backflip, numerous rib subluxations, golfers and tennis elbow in both elbows, chronic hamstring strain in left, chronic thanar pain (thumb), shin splints, Achilles pain in both Achilles, and a bunch of other more minor pains.
Are Images (X-Rays and MRIs) Helpful?
People think that by getting imaging done, they will figure out precisely what is wrong with their body and that they will know what to do to make improvements. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes the imaging is inconclusive, complicates things for you, and/or creates fear, leaving you feeling even more lost than before.
Please, Don’t Wait til New Years to Improve Your Health.
People tend to avoid discomfort when it comes to pain, tightness, or sensitivity, which can be great in the setting of a broken bone, a dislocated joint, or another acute severe injury. In chronic pain, however, this does more harm than good.
Does Pain Control You? (And How to Overcome It)
Chronic pain hinders you from living your life to the best of your ability. Here’s what to know about pain and how to overcome it.
Your Complete Guide to Low Back Pain
Here are our top exercises & tips for low back pain, disc herniations, bulges, protrusions, disc bulges, sciatica, SIJ pain, arthritis, and more
The Unexpected Gifts of Fatherhood
This Father’s Day, I’m focusing on the unexpected gifts of fatherhood! Being a parent provides you with infinite opportunities to learn and grow. It also provides you with many challenges. The topics below are areas of my life that I feel have improved as a result of becoming a parent.
Top Five Exercises for Lower Back Pain Relief
Disc herniations, bulges, or protusions? SIJ Pain? Low back aches, pains, or tightness? Implement these 5 exercises to strengthen, mobilize, and relieve your low back pain!
How I Overcame a 10 mm Disc Herniation without Surgery
How I overcame a 10 mm disc herniation and chronic low back pain without surgery - and how you can overcome current or future pains and injuries with long-term success.
Optimal Sleep Series Part 2
Sleep is the first thing you should improve to positively impact your emotions, strength, mood, wakefulness, and recovery. Nutrition, movement, mindfulness, etc. are all great things to improve, but sleep plays such a massive role in how all of our body systems function, and if your sleep quality is low, then everything else suffers.
Optimal Sleep Series- Part 1
We spend about 1/3 of our lives sleeping and, if the quality of our sleep is low, the entire body will be affected. If you read that and are concerned because your sleep isn’t the greatest, don’t worry! We are going to provide several tips to help you improve your sleep over the next two posts.
Daily Action > Quick Fixes
If you are someone that is continuing to seek quick changes, stop. Dive into the Whealth Limitless Program and start making those gradual changes over time. Believe it or not, the “long” approach takes less time than bouncing around and looking for a bunch of “short” approaches.
The System is Broken.
When it comes to your health, we believe that YOU can create the positive changes that you are seeking. The Medical system treats symptoms and provides quick fixes that do not last. The root cause is found through your ownership of health.
Have Pain? We Can Help!
How does the program work? We address pain from a full-body approach. For instance, if you have back pain, we make sure that you improve your mobility and control at every joint from head to toe.
Our Purpose & Approach
What is Whealth? Whealth develops online programs to help you transform your pain into power. This company was born out of our own experiences navigating pain and health issues in a dysfunctional medical system.
New Year, New You? I Call BS.
“New year, new you!” Do you live by this motto? If so, it’s time to shift your perspective. You probably apply this limiting mentality to multiple areas of your life throughout the year, not just during the last month of the year.
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