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

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 your path to healing, it’s only natural to wonder when the finish line is coming. We’ve all hoped that maybe there’s just a set number of exercises or a magical plan that makes the pain disappear forever. In this episode, we explore why that hope is understandable—but ultimately misleading. You’ll learn how to shift your mindset, understand what pain is really telling you, and build a healthier, more realistic relationship with your body.   🔑 What You’ll Learn: Why the idea of “curing” pain can be misleading How your body is like a bank account (and what that means for your exercise habits) Why pain is more like hunger than a disease How ignoring early warning signs leads to more serious setbacks The dangers of chasing surgical “fixes” before exploring movement-based solutions Why balancing strength, flexibility, and endurance matters for long-term health How to build a sustainable exercise practice that keeps your body happy   🛠 Resources & Links: 🎁 Free Program: Body Rebuilding Basics (BRB) https://uprighthealth.com/brb  Follow-along workouts, mobility tutorials, and strategies to rebuild your body from the ground up. 📺 YouTube Channel: Upright Health on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/uprighthealth  More insights, exercises, and stories to help you move right, think right, and feel right.

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 a couch potato, a casual mover, or an aspiring fitness model with dreams of glistening glutes. We’ll talk:- How to figure out your ideal weekly training frequency- Why you don't need 6 days in the gym to feel good - Why stretching counts (and how to do it right) - What I personally do as a 43-year-old dad/fitness nerd who reads books a lot HELPFUL LINKS 💪Rebuild Your Body at Home for Free: https://uprighthealth.com/brb The Big Toilet Conspiracy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vccCA7YybQU Touch Your Toes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XM-Jzq-pOA&list=PLfKNSz5BBcBGu6yjlYanU0fnGjc3bsn8o SUPPORT THE MISSION AND YOURSELF 👉Rebuild Your Body At Home with a DIY Program: https://uprighthealth.com/diy 💪Donate: https://www.uprighthealth.com/donate ❤️Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/uprighthealth 👉Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://uprighthealth.com/newsletter ⚡️Become a member on YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwj1xAY55Dd-H281T1g-bQ/join 👍Recommended gear (shoes, bands, etc.): https://uprighthealth.com/recommended-by-upright-health/ SOCIALS ➡️ Facebook: http://facebook.com/uprighthealth ➡️ Instagram: http://instagram.com/uprighthealth 🙉 Podcast: https://www.uprighthealth.com/podcasts/upright-health/

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 can’t do the things you once could. You'll experience pain and cramping in various areas of your body, from your joints to muscles, and find that tasks that used to be easy now feel more challenging. The key to minimizing these effects is consistent maintenance and movement. Get the Body Rebuilding Basics Free: https://uprighthealth.com/brb HELPFUL LINKS Get the Body Rebuilding Basics: https://uprighthealth.com/brb 2 Ways to Improve Your Balance and Stability (And Have Fun Doing It) – YouTube.com/watch?v=2gPVuws93sU Say No to Painful Hips with This Hip Workout (18 min) – YouTube.com/watch?v=QCeuUWCgmKk Pain FREE Shoulders in 3 Simple Exercises! – YouTube.com/watch?v=U786Wn0SnDg SUPPORT THE MISSION AND YOURSELF 👉Rebuild Your Body At Home with a DIY Program: https://uprighthealth.com/diy 💪Donate: https://www.uprighthealth.com/donate ❤️Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/uprighthealth 👉Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://uprighthealth.com/newsletter ⚡️Become a member on YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwj1xAY55Dd-H281T1g-bQ/join 👍Recommended gear (shoes, bands, etc.): https://uprighthealth.com/recommended-by-upright-health/ SOCIALS ➡️ Facebook: http://facebook.com/uprighthealth ➡️ Instagram: http://instagram.com/uprighthealth 🙉 Podcast: https://www.uprighthealth.com/podcasts/upright-health/

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, they could be causing more harm than good, especially when it comes to your hips. I’ll take you back to how humans used the loo for centuries, from squatting to sitting on lower toilets—and how modern toilets could be contributing to your hip pain. In this video, I discuss: - The difference between comfort height and standard height toilets - The effects comfort height toilets have on your hips, hamstrings, and back - Why using a higher toilet could contribute to back pain - Why standard height toilets are optimal for your body’s natural alignment - Learn how small changes can have big impacts on your posture and mobility! HELPFUL LINKS: This Fact About Hip Arthritis Will Shock You - https://youtu.be/_a79x4cJtmY?si=FRNbzC1_KEEUHSVO Tight Hamstrings - Why Static Stretching Doesn't Work (and What Does) - https://youtu.be/iG7Z4F14ijs?si=ALt7h8-2aEvxRuaa 5 Essential Lower Body Exercises for Seniors: Strengthen Your Legs! - https://youtu.be/EPBq3ByQv4U?si=fSwaXbsGJ1hqZJOO Asian Squat Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6Na67zUMZk&list=PLfKNSz5BBcBFj4s3JY-ykZZS5bZ4tP0MG&ab_channel=UprightHealth SUPPORT THE MISSION AND YOURSELF 👉Rebuild Your Body At Home with a DIY Program: https://uprighthealth.com/diy 💪Donate: https://www.uprighthealth.com/donate ❤️Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/uprighthealth 👉Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://uprighthealth.com/newsletter ⚡️Become a member on YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwj1xAY55Dd-H281T1g-bQ/join 👍Recommended gear (shoes, bands, etc.): https://uprighthealth.com/recommended-by-upright-health/ SOCIALS ➡️ Facebook: http://facebook.com/uprighthealth ➡️ Instagram: http://instagram.com/uprighthealth 🙉 Podcast: https://www.uprighthealth.com/podcasts/upright-health/

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 ❤️Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/uprighthealth 👉Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://uprighthealth.com/newsletter ⚡️Become a member on YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwj1xAY55Dd-H281T1g-bQ/join 👍Recommended gear (shoes, bands, etc.): https://uprighthealth.com/recommended-by-upright-health/ SOCIALS ➡️ Facebook: http://facebook.com/uprighthealth ➡️ Instagram: http://instagram.com/uprighthealth 🙉 Podcast: https://www.uprighthealth.com/podcasts/upright-health/

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, and we'll look at the long-term results of periacetabular osteotomy. Once you look at the research, you'll understand whether PAO surgery is effective, whether PAO is worth it in the long run, and what your chances are of a great outcome with periacetabular osteotomy. HELFPUL LINKSExercises for Dysplasia and Instability: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svUjUPy3s6QErica's Dysplasia Story (No surgery!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgOqnRhJkKMJacqueline's Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTiY7cOU46o Article with Links to All Citations in the Video: https://www.uprighthealth.com/blog/dysplasia 👉🦵Rebuild Your Hips at Home!: https://www.uprighthealth.com/healthy-hips   00:00 Introduction to Hip Dysplasia and Video Overview00:52 Understanding Hip Dysplasia01:30 Prevalence and Misconceptions of Hip Dysplasia03:05 Relationship Between Dysplasia, Hip Pain, and Osteoarthritis06:57 Examining the Effectiveness of PAO Surgery14:54 Long-term Outcomes of PAO Surgery17:25 Non-Surgical Solutions for Hip Pain21:57 Exercises to Strengthen Hip Muscles22:59 Conclusion and Additional Resources

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 recovery from foot surgery, hip surgery, and how she finally got relief from her foot pain, hip pain, and back pain. 👉Get A Free Program To Rebuild Your Mind And Body! Get Body Rebuilding Basics Now! Https://Uprighthealth.Com/Brb HELPFUL LINKSBeginner Foot and Ankle Exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phCwU3aU8VkBizarre But Effective Foot Pain Exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn_X-SJPqZsHow to Fix a Limp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx-rHTw0EjQ Avoid Orthopedic Surgery: https://Www.Uprighthealth.Com/Blog/Avoid-Orthopedic-Surgery-Joint-Pain SUPPORT THE MISSION AND YOURSELF👉Rebuild Your Body At Home with a DIY Program: https://uprighthealth.com/diy 💪Donate: https://www.uprighthealth.com/donate❤️Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/uprighthealth👉Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://uprighthealth.com/newsletter⚡️Become a member on YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwj1xAY55Dd-H281T1g-bQ/join👍Recommended gear (shoes, bands, etc.): https://uprighthealth.com/recommended-by-upright-health/ SOCIALS➡️ Facebook: http://facebook.com/uprighthealth ➡️ Instagram: http://instagram.com/uprighthealth➡️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuprighthealth🙉 Podcast: https://www.uprighthealth.com/podcasts/upright-health/ Logo Animation Music: Bad Snacks - Mizuki #uprighthealth #nosurgery #footsurgery #footpain #orthopedicsurgery CHAPTERS0:00 Intro1:23 Start of Her Story3:54 The Surgeries Begin7:58 Cindy's Story takes a turn9:53 Depression linked to pain12:17 Cindy tunes into Upright Health15:23 Closing ABOUTGet ready to be amazed by Cindy's resilience and determination in the face of medical mishaps! Follow her incredible story of misdiagnoses, unnecessary surgeries, and the ultimate path to recovery. Discover how Cindy found hope and healing with the guidance of upright Health. Subscribe today to never miss a story of triumph over adversity!

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 you frustrated. Learn 3 big secrets physical therapists won't tell you about physical therapy for FAI, so you understand the hurdles standing in your way out of hip pain. 👉 Rebuild Your Hips and Don't Buy Into FAI! https://uprighthealth.com/fai HELPFUL LINKSFAI Bone Shapes and Hip Pain: https://www.uprighthealth.com/fai-bone-shapesFAI and Labral Tears: https://www.uprighthealth.com/fai-labral-tearsHip Impingement Tests: https://www.uprighthealth.com/fai-testsSurgery for Hip Impingement: https://www.uprighthealth.com/fai-surgeryPersonalized Hip Therapy Deep Dive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGewmoj1p8EBeginner Hip Strengthening Workout: https://youtu.be/SXWwi3kbLGkBeginner Hip Stretch Follow Along: https://youtu.be/r5TQ4CSHJ5g SUPPORT THE MISSION AND YOURSELF👉Rebuild Your Body At Home with a DIY Program: https://uprighthealth.com/diy 💪Donate: https://www.uprighthealth.com/donate❤️Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/uprighthealth👉Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://uprighthealth.com/newsletter⚡️Become a member on YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwj1xAY55Dd-H281T1g-bQ/join👍Recommended gear (shoes, bands, etc.): https://uprighthealth.com/recommended-by-upright-health/ SOCIALS➡️ Facebook: http://facebook.com/uprighthealth ➡️ Instagram: http://instagram.com/uprighthealth➡️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuprighthealth🙉 Podcast: https://www.uprighthealth.com/podcasts/upright-health/ #fai #femoroacetabularimpingement #hipimpingement #nosurgery #hippain #uprighthealth CHAPTERS00:00 - Start00:37 - Physical Therapists Are Not Bad People!01:34 - Big Issue 1: Insurance03:03 - True Story About Hand and Wrist Pain05:42 - Issue 2: Medical Hierarchy / Diagnoses Passed Down from On High07:31 - Issue 3: Physical Therapy Protocols for FAI14:14 - How Hip Problems Happen17:34 - Summary and Wrap-Up Many people get frustrated by physical therapy for FAI. In this video, we'll dive into some secrets that even the most well-intentioned of physical therapists won't tell you about hip impingement (FAI). You'll discover structural issues that make it hard or nearly impossible for physiotherapists to help you avoid surgery for FAI, and you'll hear what physical therapists say in private about hip impingement and what it means for your chances of recovery.

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 👉🦵Rebuild Your Hips at Home!: https://www.uprighthealth.com/healthy-hips Find Dr. Garrett at: https://www.youtube.com/@Gmoneymvmthttps://www.gmoneymvmt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gmoneymvmt/ SUPPORT THE MISSION AND YOURSELF👉Rebuild Your Body At Home with a DIY Program: https://uprighthealth.com/diy 💪Donate: https://www.uprighthealth.com/donate❤️Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/uprighthealth👉Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://uprighthealth.com/newsletter⚡️Become a member on YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwj1xAY55Dd-H281T1g-bQ/join👍Recommended gear (shoes, bands, etc.): https://uprighthealth.com/recommended-by-upright-health/ SOCIALS➡️ Facebook: http://facebook.com/uprighthealth ➡️ Instagram: http://instagram.com/uprighthealth➡️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuprighthealth🙉 Podcast: https://www.uprighthealth.com/podcasts/upright-health/ #uprighthealth #hips #hipflexibility #flexibility #sitting #sittingtolerance

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, and hip dysplasia. Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/JgOqnRhJkKM HELPFUL LINKSIn-depth Article on Hip Dysplasia: https://www.uprighthealth.com/blog/dysplasia30 Year Results for Patients of Periacetabular Osteotomy Surgeries: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5339143/Exercises to Help Your Hip Pain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqLchqRnUS0Strengthen Your Hip Flexors: https://youtu.be/OcYulyMRdys?si=XIxAtOgTyh0FUSXP SUPPORT THE MISSION AND YOURSELF👉Rebuild Your Body At Home with a DIY Program: https://uprighthealth.com/diy 💪Donate: https://www.uprighthealth.com/donate❤️Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/uprighthealth👉Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://uprighthealth.com/newsletter⚡️Become a member on YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwj1xAY55Dd-H281T1g-bQ/join👍Recommended gear (shoes, bands, etc.): https://uprighthealth.com/recommended-by-upright-health/