Move Connected

““I have a herniated disc in my lower back (L5-S1) from a work-related injury.  My profession is continually hard on my back to make matters worse.  For a little background, I routinely carry 40 lbs. of gear on my person every shift I work - I am a police officer.  I have been through physical therapy, I maintain a strong core to compensate, I live on a heating pad every night, and I have to utilize muscle relaxers… all just to make it through the day.

I awkwardly groaned throughout Holly’s session - the phrase “it hurts so good” comes to mind!  Previously, I had pushed on those same areas near my disc that hurt terribly, thinking to myself, “Ouch!  I probably shouldn’t push there anymore.”  Thankfully, the insanely knowledgeable Holly informed me that it may be uncomfortable, but beneficial for many reasons. Absolute game changer.”

“I walked away feeling amazing.  Later that day, I completed a workout that I had been modifying for MONTHS because it caused back pain.  I did exercises that I hadn’t done in ages with ZERO pain or discomfort.  For the first time in years, I did not feel the need to heat my back by the end of the day.  Normal movements, like bending forward at the waist, did not hurt. 

I write this after a long work week with substantial back pain.  After a couple rounds of MFR, the pain almost instantly faded.  Holly’s instruction on MFR will be a regular component of my health regimen for my back.  I cannot thank her enough for providing such great instruction and information about it.” — Officer Whitney Ruby