Look Good Move Well

The Pain Free Toolkit

Oct 11, 2024
Matthew Phili, founder of the Primal Mobility method, dives into training and pain management. He simplifies mobility into three key areas: ankles, hips, and thoracic spine. This focus can drastically improve how you feel daily. The discussion also tackles the connection between mobility and injury recovery, emphasizing the importance of strength and resilience. Matthew introduces a structured 12-week program aimed at enhancing movement efficiency and alleviating pain, all while fostering relationships through shared learning and simplified concepts.
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ADVICE

Refer Acute Or Nervy Pain To Specialists

  • Refer patients with acute injuries or clear nerve pain to physical therapists or physicians for hands-on care.
  • Matthew Phili avoids online mobility coaching when there's high risk of worsening injury.
INSIGHT

PT Often Restores You, Not Upgrades You

  • Physical therapy typically returns people to their previous baseline rather than improving long-term resilience.
  • Matthew Phili warns this leaves athletes vulnerable to recurring injuries without follow-up conditioning.
INSIGHT

Make Weak Positions Resilient

  • Expose weak ranges and positions progressively so they stop being liabilities under stress.
  • Matthew Phili frames resiliency as converting vulnerable positions into prepared, durable movement patterns.
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