Upright Health

Upright Health

By Matt HsuAlternative HealthHealth & FitnessFitness
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Upright Health episodes

  • This is the RIGHT Position for Your Pelvis

    What should you do with your pelvis when you squat, touch your toes, or move through your day? Tip it forward, tuck it back, or hold it “neutral”?

    Matt answers a frustrated and confused student’s email.

    In this episode:

    • Why conflicting cues from different teachers aren’t necessarily a sign someone is wrong
    • Building comfort and control at both extremes of anterior and posterior tilt, so you have options through the full range
    • Matt’s own story: training out of a slumped, posterior-tilted posture, then overcorrecting into anterior tilt through lifting, surfing, and a different expert’s advice, and now emphasizing posterior tilt to find neutral
    • Why no one can eyeball your pelvis and femur angles and tell you what feels best
    • Balancing your habits: if you curl a lot (posterior tilt), add cobras and deadlifts; if you do lots of those, add planks, V-ups, and quad stretches
    • Using your body’s signals (range, comfort, stability) as the guide, and taking what works and leaving the rest

      • 👉🦵Rebuild Your Hips at Home!: https://www.uprighthealth.com/healthy-hips 

       
      8 min
    • 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 being able to care for yourself and the people you love. It's about grocery shopping without struggling, vacuuming your own home, using the bathroom without help. It's about staying strong enough to be a support to your family and community as you age.

      I also tackle the objection I hear all the time: "That guy exercised his whole life and still died of a heart attack — so what's the point?" My answer might surprise you.

      We'll talk about:

      -Why chasing an Instagram body is chasing a mirage

      -What exercise actually does for your bones, muscles, and heart as you age

      -The false choice between "dying fit" and "dying weak"

      -The spiritual skill you need regardless of how fit you are

      💪Rebuild Your Body at Home: https://uprighthealth.com/brb

       

      6 min
    • 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 pain-free, doing squats without knee pain, and chasing her first chin-up.

      If you're dealing with pain and wondering if things can actually get better, this one's for you. 

      • 👀 Watch the video: https://youtu.be/bfy2iWtmZJAhttps://youtu.be/bfy2iWtmZJA
      • 💪Rebuild Your Body at Home with Free Workouts: https://uprighthealth.com/brb
      • 👉Back Pain Fix: https://uprighthealth.com/backfix

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        6 min
      • 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 perspective shift you don’t want to miss.

        👉 FREE program to rebuild your body and mind: https://uprighthealth.com/brb

        7 min
      • 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 impingement. And we'll look at one major episode in medical history that shows us the path that hip impingement surgery will take too.

        I am not a medical doctor and this video is my non-medical opinion based on over 10 years reading and going through hip impingement research.

        👉 Rebuild Your Hips at Home! https://uprighthealth.com/healthy-hips
        Home: https://uprighthealth.com/fai

        HELPFUL LINKS
        2011 Study: https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620x.93b5.25236
        2015 Study: https://doi.org/10.1007%2Fs11999-015-4379-6
        2008 Osteoarthritis Study: https://doi.org/10.1080/02841850801935567
        2011 CT Scan Study: https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620x.93b10.26433
        2013 Study: https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.12.8546
        2020 Systematic Review on Tests: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2020-000772
        2014 Hip Injection Study: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-014-2883-y
        Denmark 2021 Paper: https://doi.org/10.1177/2325967121995267
        Shoulder Impingement Surgery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlwrrmCeojk
        Trial Comparing FAI Surgery to Bad PT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gtikRw6VQs
        The WORST Exercises for Hip Impingement (Personalized Hip Therapy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGewmoj1p8E
        FAI Bone Shapes and Hip Pain: https://www.uprighthealth.com/fai-bone-shapes
        FAI and Labral Tears: https://www.uprighthealth.com/fai-labral-tears
        Hip Impingement Tests: https://www.uprighthealth.com/fai-tests
        Surgery for Hip Impingement: https://www.uprighthealth.com/fai-surgery

        Other Coaches to Help Your Hips
        Garret Kuljian - https://www.youtube.com/@Gmoneymvmt
        Mitch Hash - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHIBth5jUa03iTB_B8HCfBg
        Maks Reznik - https://www.youtube.com/@Maksreznik

        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/

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        ➡️ Instagram: http://instagram.com/uprighthealth
        🙉 Podcast: https://www.uprighthealth.com/podcasts/upright-health/

        #hipimpingement #fai #hippain #hipmobility #hipsurgery #nosurgery

        31 min
      • 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 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.

            18 min
          • 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 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/

            20 min
          • 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 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/

            8 min
          • 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, 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/

            20 min
          • 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

            ❤️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/

            8 min

          About Upright Health

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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…