I always wanted to be a bodybuilder. When I was little my uncle competed in competitions and I remember looking at all these men on stage and I thought they looked like supermen. I wanted to be that. Working out became my passion. I spent so many months building my body. I spent so many hours looking at myself in the mirror. Always being hard on myself. This should be bigger or I could push this further. Being better every week gave me a reason to live. I thought I was on top of the world. Then life hit me like a train. I had a serious car accident that nearly cost me my left ear, arm and eye. The nurse told me it was a miracle that I didn't die. Thankfully a team of surgeons were able to save them. 2 years later ive had 4 surgeries and months of rehabilitation. Let me tell you the rehab hurt more than the surgery. Years of laying in a bed left me a holo shell of the man I used to be. All my hard work had left me and so did the desire to do anything. I gained weight. I barely had movement in my arm. My mother had to help me shower and put my clothes on. I felt useless. A waste of space. What kind of man can't even tie his shoes by himself. I was half a man. I thought my life was always going to be this. One day I'm getting into the shower and I pass myself in the mirror so I back track. I pose myself like I used to. It didn't look like me. I wasn't myself. Then I told myself I want to be normal guy again. That's all I wanted, just to feel like a normal person. I started pushing myself harder in rehab. It felt like I wasn't making any progress but I kept at it. Just trying gave me a reason to live. I had a reason to get out of bed so I kept going. Months and months go by and I wasn't noticing anything but the people all around me did. I felt like they were just telling me stuff I wanted to hear. I come home to shower after a long day at the rehab center and I pass by the same mirror. I see progress. After so long there it is in front of my eyes. That's where I made a choice. I don't want to be normal I say to myself. I want to be better than this. I'm not the biggest nor can I life the most in the gym anymore. I don't have anything that I used to. The weights feel heavier and the exercises take my breath so much quicker now. I accept I'm not the same guy I used to be. No I'm stronger now. I been hit by life. I took the punches and I'm going to get back up and try again.
Mad respect bro inspiring stuff hope you are getting better life trains you to be stronger just like in the gym but the difference is that it challenges you mentally the way you don't want it to be but in the end you have to overcome the trials & tribulations
I love being active, working out, and running. I got hit by car while crossing the road two days ago and I really needed this video because I almost lost hope and motivation
I didn't quite expect this video to be so bloody helpful.. I'm sitting trawling my way through videos trying to find positivity and I came across this great wee speech. I tore my ACL, fractured tib and fib with cartridge damage in my right knee after an out of control skier crashed into the back of my early this season. I was angry and frustrated because there was nothing I could have done and was no way my fault.. So I got angry and did the "why me". I take my skiing pretty seriously and my heart was recently broken again when my physio told me I would have to miss next season as well.. All because some jackass didn't wanna pay for a lesson and tried to show off on an advanced run. I take what you say to heart because not only has motivation for my recovery diminished.. But so has my work, general mood and attitude because of anger. I'm gonna try my best to hold on to your powerful message and focus on something productive! Cheers Bro, nice pins!
Two years ago in the gym, I was squatting too much weight and I got a herniated disc in my back, I felt the pains but I kept going in fears of people laughing at me for being 'weak'. I only found out 5 months ago that I had this injury, and thinking my back was fine I continued to workout, suffering both ankles and wrists spraining, my knees becoming extremely weak, and tearing my hamstring. After I went on a 13km hike, I knew something was wrong with my back, I couldn't move. The next day I got physio and heard this news, and found out that it would take the whole year to recover, seeing as it's been left for so long. I am currently on my way to recovery, it's been an emotional hurricane, as my physio tells me i need to be in the gym 4+ days a week, I felt my previous injuries resurface. Today I worsened my knee, and have a shin splint as a result of pushing myself too much. I have horrible tendinitis in both wrists, and my disc is still healing. Finding the motivation is so hard, as I'm only 16 and all I've ever wanted was to be active. I came from a broken home, and working out was my rock. It kept me sane. When I got injured over and over, the things that kept me going was, in fact, finding other passions. Something that could replicate the same euphoria i get when i work out. I found writing. Making art. Cooking. Yoga. All of which I can't do now because of my tendinitis. I'm basically on the verge of giving up. I have no one to support or encourage me to stay positive, because my mum has been chronically injured for 6+ years, and she is getting worse by the day. I really just want to feel normal again, and I really don't know what to do. Positivity seems like a rarity at this moment.
Jasmin Habib it’s tough to be patient when you’re in pain it robs your happiness and positivity but you just have to take it one day at a time and don’t rush it. I’m recovering from a herniated disc as well and for all of last summer I could barely get out of bed and walk around the house. I started eating healthy to lose weight because I could barely walk and eventually started swimming at the gym with a floating bouy between my knees only using my upper body and eventually I was able to kick and months went by and I could walk perfectly and jog again. It’s a slow process but treat your body right and listen to your body and be patient don’t give up
Jasmin Habib i got the same injury too from squatting too much weight and with improper form...i hated myself for my mistake knowing my back would never be the same...i did my rehab exercises piously and now im back playing my favourite game,basketball even though i have lost a step or two on my explosiveness due to my injury and i still get back tightness..i just stretch a lot and jump and run with proper mechanics..i hope u can come back stronger from this
Idk if this helps. But I m trying to summon all the positive energy in the world that I can n praying that you come back soon. There are so many athletes who've comeback after worse injuries and had amazing careers. Just don't aggravate your injuries and try n replace your time in the gym with something that shapes you as a person - learn an instrument , read a book , meet new people. I've been out for a month now and this's what has kept me going. Hope we all comeback stronger.
Thank you so much for creating this video. I had two knee surgeries in the last month to fix meniscus and ACL tears. As a life long athlete, I was crushed and depressed initially. I lost 10lb of lean muscle and couldn't see the way out... until I realized I'm no longer injured. I spent 12 months in pain, trying to grind through damaged knees, psychologically, I became "cripple" over those 12 months of daily chronic pain. Now, there's still some lingering pain and left over inflammation, but I'm working out 3-4 times a day and now able to do 15 parallel body weight squats without feeling any pain. its a long road ahead but I couldn't have done it with your help and the help of others who motivated me to bust my ass. Thanks again.
How are you now? I’ve had knee issues for several years, a doctor once told me MPFL surgery for both would be necessary in the future. In May I developed tendonitis, reinjured it from pushing the recovery time, and worsened it still having to walk around for work. My body forced me to stop and I’ve been in bed for a week, awaiting an MRI. They think the meniscus and something else are torn. I’m in a foreign country and losing my shit mentally as I’m a dancer and I miss moving my body. But I’m trying to stay positive that even if this requires surgery, I will come out stronger in the long run.
Right now I'm dealing with severe lower back pain, and I might have a herniated disc, I can't enjoy working out without lower back pain, however I still squat and deadlift heavy, because powerlifting is my passion. That's what bring me happiness in my life, being a powerlifter takes away my loneliness my depression. However this video tear me up because at this point I don't know what to do now, I seen multiple chiropractor and massage therapy, taking medication as well but pain it's still there feel like giving up in life but this video motivate me to keep going. I hope everyone recover and go back to lifting
Thank you. I’m battling knee injuries and depression and guilt for reinjuring them. A lot of layers, but staying positive is the KEY. Believing it can be done. Patience is everything.
Thanks man. I have a herniated disc in my lower back, and I am joining the Army. I’ve been busting my ass every morning running, and I’ve gotten faster. At times there’s pain, but through the grace of God I’m going to make it through. Thanks for this video man.
Fractured my tailbone 8 months ago and I still cant lift or perform certain exercises. Gym was my life, it changed my unhealthy lifestyle since 2016 and gave me so much confidence. I now feel like I have no purpose. I hate seeing my body getting weak and I don't even want to look at myself in the mirror. I see others working out on instagram and I immediately start crying. I heard that the coccyx bone can take years to heal and the the thought of this makes me even more depressed
Great vid man, I have a lot of respect for you. I've been dealing with my left rotator cuff and left hip for over a year now and I've come to realize it's all about staying motivated, increasing my mobility as much as possible day by day and leaving my ego at the door because I'm lifting such light weight to fix my imbalances. Keep doing your thing, much love from Canada.
I was injured November 28 at work , a 350ton hydraulic press that bends metal cane down on my hand and broke 3 finger clean and the 4th finger was torn tendon, being out of the gym sucks I moped for over a month all through the holidays never touched the wieghts toll mid January still was difficuilt cause I couldnt grip anything barely and had no strength anyways but I worked around it all my lifts were way down and it motivated me to drive and push myself to where I know I can be now to this day I'm stronger then I ever was not 100 percent healed yet bit pretty damn close. Injurys can happen fast and the result sucks but once you tell yourself that nothing can stop you..nothing ever will you want something bad enough you will get it just have to be safe about how you will get back in that gym and kill the wights again:) love your videos Matt!!
And every day out of the gym all I would do was watch workout videos from all my favorite you tubers and looked up workout that would help me and stuff like that I will always keep the picture of what my hand looked like the day it happened to remind myself that did this for myself and I came along way from my injury and still fighting through the stiffness as of today. But now looking even a month ago such a huge accomplishment for myself :)
lost a lot of time from a very bad injury. got fat again. gained all the weight i cut & got weak as shit. initially lifting as more depressing than not lifting at all. gains come back pretty quickly and you can come back better than before. am cutting & am almost back where i was. if you do get injured. unlike me, do track your intake. dont just give up and eat your feels because you are depressed. you will regret it. if anything you should pay more attention to diet not less. and also a serious injury will humble you real fucking quick. i guarantee you will change the way you train and train smarter, you will focus on form, you will do stretches & mobility. because the thought of being in that much pain again will never leave you. ever.
I am in your shoes right now. Left the fun for 7 or 8 months. Got weak as shit. Now every time I get under the bar it's painful to see everything I lost. I hope muscle memory kicks in and I gain what I previously had faster than when I first gained it. .. very depressing and demotivating
***** you willl. keep at it and you will be back better than ever. its hard at first but you have to keep going. itl all come back. i am almost back where i was. trust me man. muscle memory is real. its not crazy fast but its quicker than the first time.
Hey man thank you.. I recently tore my acl playing soccer and I was so motivated and really thought I was going to make it D1 despite being 21. I worked and worked all year and now I'm trapped I can't do anything.. I had no insurance. No doctors wanted to help me...I applied for insurance and I finally got it and just now I was thinking about my future and if I can still make it and achieve my dreams.. THANK YOU MAN. I really needed this. Thank you. I'm not giving up.. Not now.... I'm going to be the best. I'm going to comeback better than ever
I just had a fall,hit the rd at 45 km coming out of a blind bend on a hill descent to find a car on the wrong side of the road.i was run of the road,thankful i found a gape and miss the car,but the bike washed out under my front wheel.the impact at 45km was harsh to say the least.lucky i was coming out of a bend and was traveling at less speed than the 75km coming into the corner.i was then very fortunate to only had got very minor injures,sprained shoulder,grazed cuts a concussion.But now i having to start a recovery process two month before a major competition.i did my first ten km run 5 day after the accident.It was slow painful 51mins of agony,but head my words of encouragement.set back are a part of any endeavor to achieve.it all about getting back up.today proved resolve and determination .keep motivated and have a positive mind set.if we can focus and program our minds to be becoming positive and not being thinking negative thought,but thinking positive constructive thoughts.anything is possible.believe we can and it will manifest into success.
In Sep 23 I had a massive disc prolapse in my lower back which tied me on my bed for several weeks. I was not able to go from bed to bathroom without support. Then...12 months later I crossed the austrian and italien alps the 7th time by mountainbike. Your video was one out of several other motivationclips which I have seen during my reha and personal recovery. Thanks for that. It s so true...a setback is a setup for a comeback
Great message, Matty. I've ruptured my L4 L5 and had surgery, have a scarred bicep tendon, some impingement in my shoulder, and 3 fused vertebrae in my T spine. I took a 10 year break from lifting. I got back in the gym 7 months ago and it's the best thing I've ever done. Lower back pain is down 90% and I've gained 20 lbs since starting back. The mind can heal the body. You can overcome injury and set backs. Get a picture in your mind of what you want to look like or accomplish, and you're half way there. Keep the videos coming.
Buddy no matter what people su about me, I’m in tears after watching this. 15 days ago I turned off my Achilles’ tendon... I’ve been suffering injuries ever since I was a young guy, 3 knees surgeries and now this one which is been really painful not only fiscally but mentally as well. Thank you for the inspiration I really want to face this with a different perspective cause right now I’m down the whole
Didn't have an injury, but in a different situation is was so hard to stay positive! But realized being negative and depressed did absolutely nothing!!
So true :) I just got out of an injury myself and not to forget, It was a pleasure meeting you this weekend ! Cant wait for tomorrow, thank you for being so welcome and humble
This man actually made my day...! Im suffering a back injury from the bottom of my back up to my neck. Im still kickin ass at the gym and keepin it up! I will come back stronger! Wish this man the best!!
Dealing with an injury right now. I Ruptured my Achilles 5 months ago to the date, and I don't see why people lose motivation. You learn a lot about yourself and your body, as well as your mental approach to life, and if that doesn't motivate you there is an issue. I never had a down day in these past 5 months and I really do put my recovery down to that positive attitude and my desire to want to come back. I deadlift and squat not too far off my PR's one year after doing it previously and with the injury, and dunked again for the first time today. If you can't find SOMETHING to motivate you while you're injured, stop feeling so sorry for yourself and go find something to motivate you! Great video Matty, I did that with my Achilles recovery, it is all documented on my channel! This post may seem a bit harsh to those who have injuries, but I really have no time for people who lose faith just because of a set back. F that! Sure it's difficult and you have to adjust, but sick it up and get on with it. There are millions worse off than us, just because we have an injury doesn't mean life stops. Great work, real inspiring dude
***** I am really sorry to hear about that and I couldn't agree more. It's very easy to feel sorry for ourselves and while it's natural for a while to feel that way, it's important to not limit ourselves and give up!
I'm 17 and injured my chest and shoulder. Really bad muscle strains. I'm in the delayed entry program and am scared this injury will have set me back too far to meet my PT standards. Been out of the gym no cardio or any lifting for almost a month. I want to get in the gym so bad but am scared to reinjure it. Thanks for this video. Gonna go to the gym tomorrow, lightly stretch it out, and at least do some running.
I broke my wrist back in December and when it eventually healed and i got back into lifting and throwing i pushed it too hard and tore my shoulder blade. I didn't get it checked out until end of june so i went 5 months with a tore shoulder blade. When i finally got it checked out they said that it wasnt bad enough that i needed surgery but it was still a torn shoulder blade. Since then I've been in physical therapy and I've been working really hard but the other day i was told i was going to miss my entire football season and im just a freshman. I was really depressed at the time but i decided to do cross country instead( which the doc said would be ok) but ive decided to not give up and come back stronger than ever next year. Thx so much for inspiring me with this video I'll watch it like every morning to stay motivated
I don’t lift weights, I’m a dancer but recently I got injured. I have a concussion at first I was told it was extremely minor so I carried on with my normal life just with a few small changes. It’s been two months and I’m much worse, and having to go see a neurologist because it’s too out of hand. I’m a sophomore in high school taking honours classes, it’s just crazy to me how much 10 seconds can change your life. I was fine before I got hit and now I can barely type this. My favourite quote is “My body could stand the crutches, but my mind couldn’t stand the sideline.” It’s too true it’s miserable sitting at dance watching people do what you love and you can’t do anything about it. Hope everyone is getting better!
Fantastic video Matty. I had a shoulder injury that essentially kept me out of the gym for 16 months (didn't get the surgery until 8-9 months after surgery). It was a pretty devastating time, so much so that I unsubscribed from every fitness channel to take my mind off of it, including yours. Trying to use this experience to channel it in a positive way! I spent too much time pouting about it.
These words will make the wolf within a injured person start howling again...dealing with a shoulder injuring myself thank you for this vid. Greetings from the netherlands
I just recently had brain surgery to correct a condition that could’ve potentially paralyzed me or been fatal. I still have 2 more months before I can play volleyball again and it’s been very very hard. I miss it so much and I keep dwelling on the fact that I’m being set back and I won’t be as good as I was before. I worry so much that I won’t make it on the team in high school. I’ve been trying to focus on getting better, and this video definitely helped a lot. thank you!
Just broke my wrist and need surgery and will miss my entire freshman baseball season. Broke it just two weeks after being cleared after a massive elbow surgery last August. Thank you for this
I’ve been lifting for 2 years and 2 months. I’m so close to a 315 bench, and I injured my shoulder today because I had a bad spotter who wasn’t strong enough and pulled the bar back then up. That caused the bar to come up close to my upper chest. It fucked up my shoulder. I don’t know how bad the injury is but I can’t even bench the bar without it hurting. It demoralized me so this video helped a lot. I worked so hard for this, and now I don’t know how this will effect my progression considering your shoulders is so involved with so many upper body exercise. This video helped boost my spirit a little
This is such an inspiration to me who has gone through snapping 2 ligaments completely and 2 really badly in my ankle and having 2 surgeries in a year to fix it! It is inspirational, thank you!
I have suffered for the last 15 months with 4 shoulder dislocations (2 times right shouldet and 2 times left shoulder). Everytime I worked hard to come back, but everytime I got thrown back at the beginning. The motivation is the only thing that keeps me working harder to come back
i dislocated my shoulder in basketball practice at school. two days ago.. and I cried because I felt like I was defeated and when I was watching the others guys ball out so thanks
Thanks bro I'm 14 and just torn my cartilage and I am out for 3 weeks and my season is at it's peak and I'm missing out but i know when I'm back I will be the best
Love this.. I'm just getting back into the gym after a couple weeks off and it's been really frustrating! Just need to remind myself to take it one day at a time
i just recently got a spine surgery that will make me out of the gym for half a year and this motivated the shit out of my to work even harder on the physical therapy. Keep on going strong man :)
Recently my hands stopped working. They became stale, stiff and hurt like hell. I couldnt bend my wrists or my fingers. Other joints in my body are also affected, but not as severe. I used to compete in armwrestling (I actually won my first gold medal just right before my hands stopped working). I also have a really fun and physically demanding job that I probably cant do anymore. At the moment I am home with 2 kids that I can barely look after. I will see a specialist in a week and see if we can fix my god damn body. But I fear that it will never be the same again. I am just 32 years old and I went from feeling like 25 to feeling like 70 in a matter of months. I try to keep my motivation up... but it is so hard. I keep going to the gym because it relives some of the pain and keeps my body in shape, but it can be so painful at times. I am thankful for this video and others like it. I try to absorb as much motivation I can... And for everyone else out there who are struggling: keep grinding!
Thank you so much for this. I've just came out of an acl and meniscus surgery and lately it has been really hard for me to stay motivated because I am not physically fit as everyone else and how I used to be
Hey Matty, one reason I watch your videos is because you're positive. I hate negativity! I used to lift when I was young but Thoracic Outlet Syndrome(TOS) got the best of me. I've been on disability for over 20 years now. However, in the last several years I've discovered some things like joint mobility exercises, self-myofascial release, and vacuum cupping, that have really helped me reduce my pain levels. I've made a lot of videos about this stuff, if anyone is interested.
Thank you for this. I got my left ankle injured today playing basketball. What sucks was that early this year I injured my right ankle. And it took my a couple of months to come back. I'm sad to have to sit on the sidelines for potentially another 3 months more. But I will come back harder, stronger and definitely hungrier. Cheers my brother.
There are people who went through some incredible stuff ( like Brandon Lilly or Blaine Sumner, to name a few ) and came back stronger than ever. It can be done, but it's a huge mental battle, that's for sure.
Needed this.... been out of the gym for 6 months b/c of surgery & it’s killing me.. I’m an everyday gym guy, i can’t wait to get back & reach higher levels than i ever have! 💪🏼🙏🏼
Much needed. Injured my wrist (TFCC) a month ago and haven't worked any upper body since, which is torture for me since i'm usually in the gym lifting 5-6 days a week. Feeling like i'm losing all my hard work and currently have that feeling of hating everything - and it's def taking a toll on me emotionally. Appreciate this vid, *****, thanks so much for the advice and motivation.
Loved this so much Matty, had an injury to my shoulder for 4 months now and it's just pissing me off now more than anything and I just keep getting more down and more scared about getting it under weight again and doubting whether I'd be able to throw a punch in the boxing ring again when it feels slightly better. This had helped a lot, thanks.
I am so depressed for the idea of me have to sit back and not to train. I always woke up at 4:30am training for 4 hours and killing it.. my body heh failed cause I didn't took a day off..
@@petermiro5255 I know it's scary and unknown but you hang in there. it always could've been a lot worse. search ''good - jocko willink'' I resonate a lot with his mindset during the injury or any setback. It's always Good.
I’m currently injured with a simpile quad strain. I keep letting it feel better and reaggravating it like an idiot: For almost 8 months now all I’ve known is hard work, sports, and lifting. The injury took that away from me for almost 2 months now and I’ve been feeling just lost mentally. I’m losing hope that I will be able to get to point of being able to work my ass off without causing pain. I’ve been in PT and took weeks off my sport to watch on the sidelines. How did you get past that stage in your life?
Tore my hamstring while i was sprinting today.. had to pull out of 200m, long jump and relay... even tho i came first in the 100m with a torn hamstring, i was pissed of because i knew i wouldnt be able to train for a while.. but this video helped me heaps.. thank you sir..
Complete ruptured ACL on top of chronic back/hip problem. I can barely do anything. Not fit enough for the acl surgery rehab either. It's difficult to see a way through this. But I'm trying my best.
Thanks dude, appreciate it. Feel like a waster myself to be honest. My back issues stop me from being fully productive but I am improving that gradually. Found my ACL is a partial tear, but they say thats niether here or there, its all about if the knee is stable or not, so I have another appointment next month. All the best to you , man.
Hey, at least you still got some ACL. When you feel able, bust a gut on the leg press and squats, build some muscle round it and that'll never bother you!
+Andrew Finch that's very true and I am very grateful for that. My leg is stuck in flexion I can't straighten it so that's what we're working on atm but it swells and gets aggravated easily as my kneecap is not in the best shape. Once I can straighten it, there is hope. This injury on top of my back/pelvic stuff....totally wiped me out man. just gotta keep on fighting tho.
I am suffering from a minor injury, I should be grateful it's only a mild pulled lower back. But I am literally physically addicted to training. I play soccer 4 hours every day because i want to become a professional soccer player like my father. And now i havent played for a week in a half and i still cant play. I want to run, i cant i want to work with the ball, i cant, i see either people on my team working in the gym working while I cant. I do stretching every day, i write every day, i cant wait until i can hit the pitch again. I will be grateful that I'm not injured and destroy all my competition when I get back. Keep a positive mind, and hopefully u can inspire people along the way. EDIT: a week later I pulled my back again. Everything was getting better, I was able to train again, I played a scrimmage again and that afternoon as I was stretching on the last stretch in my routine I pulled again. I rushed my injury. I literally can not walk, I was laying on the ground and just thinking "why me." Its the next day after, I can barely walk and cant even touch my knees. I'm bed ridden, but this is just a minor bump in the road. And I will use it to better myself. Let's see where I am by the end of the month.
Have a regular injury in my shoulder. So absolutely know what is going on if you get injured. For me biggest part about this is, being scared about trying again what injured you in the first place. The last time I tried pulll ups my shoulder dislocated out of its joint. This was like 4-5 weeks ago. Still afraid to this day to try pull ups again.
I`ve had a "shoulder injury" for about 2 years and recently found out a week ago it wasn`t even my shoulder it was bicep tendinitis. Same shit happened to me on pull ups. Get it checked
Could get an operation. But that wouldnt guarantee 100% recovery. So i went to a sports chiropractor and he told me to train my shoulder muscles, so the joint is held by muscles and not only tendons. Pen1980IM
Pen1980IM Not a PT but I would guess it might be related to posture, there are muscles in the back of the scapula. (specifically Infraspinatus, and Teres Minor) that control external rotation of the humerus, and stabilize the shoulder joint. If they are weak, or other muscles in the front over power them your body will use other muscles to perform pressing, pulling motion Biceps, Pecs, Front Delts which makes you overly internally rotated, overtime puts your shoulders in a very weak, rounded position and will lead to a pec tear, bicep tendonitis, slap tear etc.... Elliot Hulse had a lot of great videos on how to fix over Kyphotic posture.
After a month plus of rehab from tendonitis, I'm finally back i did my first arm workout today without feeling pain at all (hell it feels awesome). I've felt frustrated but kept consistent by resting, icing, stretching, apply helichrysum while not aggravating the tendon until it finally feels better. Today is a life changing moment for me and it's time to work hard again (and smarter too) to prevent future injury.
ETLS99 I have been having this sternum pain I can’t do pushups or nothing it’s been 4 months..I’m so frustrated and the main part is I have marine corps training in 3 months
good stuff matty. long time subscriber, ive been following you and admire how you dont let these injuries make you quit giving out content or working out.
Quit long distance cycling , my passion after herniated disc issues . Started long distance running everything was great . Signed up for my first 100km ultra , then suddenly struck down by a sports hernia while sleeping . Everything’s out of whack now . Depression has set in and I’m in limbo .
Can you make a video specifically on lower back pain Matty? I know you've been through this and it looks like you're good now. I got to your channel by searching for wrist pain relief and you helped me out. Big ups
Pain or possibly your lower back or core is weak? I'm no trainer but I had lower back problems for the longest time a year into lifting and once I started deadlifting and working my core more it went away. Foam rolling also helps crack your back and alleviate a lot of pain
Nice video got injured mid 2020 it’s almost been 2 years I gained 45 pounds im 38 percent body fat im obese. I accepted my defeat for my injury cause not even a doctor can diagnose my feet injury issues. I just feel stuck but this gave me some motivation to slowly start getting back up instead of feeling sorry for my self
i dislocated my right shoulder 3 months ago, barely got back on my lifts started looking good again only to dislocate my left one yesterday... out for 4-6 weeks again. This video gave me tears
Thank you, I really needed this today. Im a lifter and I started sprinting for cardio....the grass was wet but I was too bull headed to quit and slipped and pulled a hammie. Im so mad at myself for being so stupid and that I cant squat and deadlift now. Its ok if its unfortunate but you feel so much more frustration when you should have known better
Great video Matty! Reading is a great therapeutic strategy during troubled times. I've also recently switched up the music on my i-pod while in the gym to audio-books and lengthy motivation compilations (highly recommend). Keep up the great content!
My knee got out of its bowl 2 days ago, and they said that i need to recover 3/4 weeks or maybe 6 weeks but its a learn progress for us all, if you have something that the world is against you like broken bones, or have cancer or anything that is the time to think about yourself and take things slow so when its al over you can show the world that you are better no matter what!!!
I had a car hit my leg and had a complete open fracture in my tibia and fibula. I did some some squats today 6 months after getting out of the hospital. It feels great hitting the gym again. Thought I wouldn't walk again.
I just got surgery for a hamstring avulsion I had in my leg and I just wanted to give up because I can’t work out for 4 weeks but this is giving me the motivation too know it’s a process and will help me work harder
I was at a soccer practice and when I kicked the ball I felt something in my quadriceps. I didn’t say anything because I didn’t want to be that player who always complaint about how they are hurting somewhere so I hardly finished my practice even if I felt the pain growing. I didn’t play for two day but I played again with my other team. I had warned my coach I got lightly injured but that I should be fine now. I started warning up and took a shot: I held my tigh from the pain but told my team I was fine. I played 5minutes and took another shot and collapse on the groung from the pain. We hardly beat the weakest team on the ligue. I could hardly walk after that day. I didn’t play for a week and didn’t feel any pain at all at this point until we started warming up. In the game I took a shot and once again held my tigh from the pain. I stopped playing and we lost 4-1. It was the first defeat of the season against a preatty weak team. I played two days later with the same team against one of the best team in the ligue. I had told my coach to make me play defence so I would not have to kick the ball and maybe I would be fine. The first goal got in because I wasnlt able to kick the ball away but I kept playing through the pain. Finaly we won with the help of two new players. I didn’t play for over two weeks and didn’t feel any pain but my leg had gotten weak. I did the chair for 3min in PE and I was so sore I thought I got injured another time. After I had a practice with the team I was playing with when I got injured and told them about what happened and that I was comming back from it. I played and even took shots without any problem. I practice two days later with the other team, took a shot and once again held my leg from the pain so I took it easy for the rest of the practice. I finaly went to see an osteopathe and he told me I would be able to play two days later wich is today. Sadly he was wrong. More over I am scared to pass the ball: it’s impossible trying to do something when for the last month and half, when you do that mouvement, you feel as if you were stabbed in the leg. My injury is starting to hurt me mentally and physically. Also I don’t know when I will be okay but I took a an appointment with a physio but it’s hard to cure an injury you don’t really feel.
Some injuries are difficult to comeback from.. I had a knee injury 18 months ago from Judo, was out of the gym about 9 months, was told by doctors it's probably OA and won't get better, and I should not squat, or lunge, the physio thought I could but should take it easy, don't set any records. I've made bench and deadlift gains, but know when I squat I'm going light, checking my position and my ego. I could miss it out altogether, but stronger muscle helps with mobility. No pain no gain.
Adele May It's never easy to recover from an injury and some people will never be 100% but that's reality. Take things 1 day at a time, keep your head up and stay positive :) Control what you can!
Fractured my ankle 3 weeks ago, im a basketball athlete, finally went on the court to practice and was completely rusty, my game changed alot , have to change my game and adapt to it and make this new adjustment stronger 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
As a rugby player who's coming back from a significant knee injury I sympathize with every other athlete who gets injured and put out for a season it sucks and hurts mentally watching your boys playing having fun when you physically can't but keep ya heads up and work your way back when you're ready and know you can be the player you were before the injury. I look forward to rejoining my team next season.
An injury is just a test of your true strength, injuries can happen to anyone, on any day if it's a freak accident, or something gym based if can still happen. What a true champion does is push through any obstacle that's put forth.
When I was around 10 I had a neurological problem that prevented me over night from putting any weight on my legs. I was relegated to a hospital for a couple weeks were they conducted multiple tests without being able to comprehend what/why it was happening. One day, for whatever reason I was able to put weight on my legs again and over a few days was completely returned to my normal status before the incident. Though this incident happened over a decade ago and I don't think about it much anymore. I learnt that sometimes you just can't control what happens to you, but that doesn't mean you need to accept these circumstances as your reality. Despite what people say you define who you're.
Thanks for making this beautiful video because it helped me a lot , as I'm too having an injury and by listening your story now , I realised that my injury not so big than your .... thank you 😊
"A set back is a set up for a come back" thanks
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I always wanted to be a bodybuilder. When I was little my uncle competed in competitions and I remember looking at all these men on stage and I thought they looked like supermen. I wanted to be that. Working out became my passion. I spent so many months building my body. I spent so many hours looking at myself in the mirror. Always being hard on myself. This should be bigger or I could push this further. Being better every week gave me a reason to live. I thought I was on top of the world. Then life hit me like a train. I had a serious car accident that nearly cost me my left ear, arm and eye. The nurse told me it was a miracle that I didn't die. Thankfully a team of surgeons were able to save them. 2 years later ive had 4 surgeries and months of rehabilitation. Let me tell you the rehab hurt more than the surgery. Years of laying in a bed left me a holo shell of the man I used to be. All my hard work had left me and so did the desire to do anything. I gained weight. I barely had movement in my arm. My mother had to help me shower and put my clothes on. I felt useless. A waste of space. What kind of man can't even tie his shoes by himself. I was half a man. I thought my life was always going to be this. One day I'm getting into the shower and I pass myself in the mirror so I back track. I pose myself like I used to. It didn't look like me. I wasn't myself. Then I told myself I want to be normal guy again. That's all I wanted, just to feel like a normal person. I started pushing myself harder in rehab. It felt like I wasn't making any progress but I kept at it. Just trying gave me a reason to live. I had a reason to get out of bed so I kept going. Months and months go by and I wasn't noticing anything but the people all around me did. I felt like they were just telling me stuff I wanted to hear. I come home to shower after a long day at the rehab center and I pass by the same mirror. I see progress. After so long there it is in front of my eyes. That's where I made a choice. I don't want to be normal I say to myself. I want to be better than this. I'm not the biggest nor can I life the most in the gym anymore. I don't have anything that I used to. The weights feel heavier and the exercises take my breath so much quicker now. I accept I'm not the same guy I used to be. No I'm stronger now. I been hit by life. I took the punches and I'm going to get back up and try again.
Mad respect bro inspiring stuff hope you are getting better life trains you to be stronger just like in the gym but the difference is that it challenges you mentally the way you don't want it to be but in the end you have to overcome the trials & tribulations
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Respect man. Update us please.
Respect Man !!! how are u today ?
Brought tears to my eyes "Sir"...
How are you now?....
"A setback is a setup for a comeback"
Huge thumbs up for that!! :D
***** thank you Amy!
I love being active, working out, and running. I got hit by car while crossing the road two days ago and I really needed this video because I almost lost hope and motivation
I didn't quite expect this video to be so bloody helpful.. I'm sitting trawling my way through videos trying to find positivity and I came across this great wee speech.
I tore my ACL, fractured tib and fib with cartridge damage in my right knee after an out of control skier crashed into the back of my early this season. I was angry and frustrated because there was nothing I could have done and was no way my fault.. So I got angry and did the "why me". I take my skiing pretty seriously and my heart was recently broken again when my physio told me I would have to miss next season as well.. All because some jackass didn't wanna pay for a lesson and tried to show off on an advanced run.
I take what you say to heart because not only has motivation for my recovery diminished.. But so has my work, general mood and attitude because of anger.
I'm gonna try my best to hold on to your powerful message and focus on something productive!
Cheers Bro, nice pins!
Paula Fox how are you doing now?Back to skiing? I tore my acl and i will have surgery this summer
Two years ago in the gym, I was squatting too much weight and I got a herniated disc in my back, I felt the pains but I kept going in fears of people laughing at me for being 'weak'. I only found out 5 months ago that I had this injury, and thinking my back was fine I continued to workout, suffering both ankles and wrists spraining, my knees becoming extremely weak, and tearing my hamstring. After I went on a 13km hike, I knew something was wrong with my back, I couldn't move. The next day I got physio and heard this news, and found out that it would take the whole year to recover, seeing as it's been left for so long. I am currently on my way to recovery, it's been an emotional hurricane, as my physio tells me i need to be in the gym 4+ days a week, I felt my previous injuries resurface. Today I worsened my knee, and have a shin splint as a result of pushing myself too much. I have horrible tendinitis in both wrists, and my disc is still healing. Finding the motivation is so hard, as I'm only 16 and all I've ever wanted was to be active. I came from a broken home, and working out was my rock. It kept me sane. When I got injured over and over, the things that kept me going was, in fact, finding other passions. Something that could replicate the same euphoria i get when i work out. I found writing. Making art. Cooking. Yoga. All of which I can't do now because of my tendinitis. I'm basically on the verge of giving up. I have no one to support or encourage me to stay positive, because my mum has been chronically injured for 6+ years, and she is getting worse by the day. I really just want to feel normal again, and I really don't know what to do. Positivity seems like a rarity at this moment.
Jasmin Habib it’s tough to be patient when you’re in pain it robs your happiness and positivity but you just have to take it one day at a time and don’t rush it. I’m recovering from a herniated disc as well and for all of last summer I could barely get out of bed and walk around the house. I started eating healthy to lose weight because I could barely walk and eventually started swimming at the gym with a floating bouy between my knees only using my upper body and eventually I was able to kick and months went by and I could walk perfectly and jog again. It’s a slow process but treat your body right and listen to your body and be patient don’t give up
Jasmin Habib i got the same injury too from squatting too much weight and with improper form...i hated myself for my mistake knowing my back would never be the same...i did my rehab exercises piously and now im back playing my favourite game,basketball even though i have lost a step or two on my explosiveness due to my injury and i still get back tightness..i just stretch a lot and jump and run with proper mechanics..i hope u can come back stronger from this
hey jasmin! please add me on facebook, Aljaz Novak(slovenia, novo mesto), i got some great rehab info for you
How your doing now
Idk if this helps. But I m trying to summon all the positive energy in the world that I can n praying that you come back soon. There are so many athletes who've comeback after worse injuries and had amazing careers. Just don't aggravate your injuries and try n replace your time in the gym with something that shapes you as a person - learn an instrument , read a book , meet new people. I've been out for a month now and this's what has kept me going. Hope we all comeback stronger.
Thank you so much for creating this video. I had two knee surgeries in the last month to fix meniscus and ACL tears. As a life long athlete, I was crushed and depressed initially. I lost 10lb of lean muscle and couldn't see the way out... until I realized I'm no longer injured. I spent 12 months in pain, trying to grind through damaged knees, psychologically, I became "cripple" over those 12 months of daily chronic pain. Now, there's still some lingering pain and left over inflammation, but I'm working out 3-4 times a day and now able to do 15 parallel body weight squats without feeling any pain. its a long road ahead but I couldn't have done it with your help and the help of others who motivated me to bust my ass. Thanks again.
How are you now? I’ve had knee issues for several years, a doctor once told me MPFL surgery for both would be necessary in the future. In May I developed tendonitis, reinjured it from pushing the recovery time, and worsened it still having to walk around for work. My body forced me to stop and I’ve been in bed for a week, awaiting an MRI. They think the meniscus and something else are torn. I’m in a foreign country and losing my shit mentally as I’m a dancer and I miss moving my body. But I’m trying to stay positive that even if this requires surgery, I will come out stronger in the long run.
Right now I'm dealing with severe lower back pain, and I might have a herniated disc, I can't enjoy working out without lower back pain, however I still squat and deadlift heavy, because powerlifting is my passion. That's what bring me happiness in my life, being a powerlifter takes away my loneliness my depression. However this video tear me up because at this point I don't know what to do now, I seen multiple chiropractor and massage therapy, taking medication as well but pain it's still there feel like giving up in life but this video motivate me to keep going. I hope everyone recover and go back to lifting
Thank you. I’m battling knee injuries and depression and guilt for reinjuring them. A lot of layers, but staying positive is the KEY. Believing it can be done. Patience is everything.
Thanks man. I have a herniated disc in my lower back, and I am joining the Army. I’ve been busting my ass every morning running, and I’ve gotten faster. At times there’s pain, but through the grace of God I’m going to make it through. Thanks for this video man.
Can i run with herniated disc??
"Try me" not why me. Great motivation Matty
HMTraining hell yeah bro!
Well yeah enjoy having your leg broken or something that will let u stay in bed for months.
after 9 years, this video still help me, thank you!
Fractured my tailbone 8 months ago and I still cant lift or perform certain exercises. Gym was my life, it changed my unhealthy lifestyle since 2016 and gave me so much confidence. I now feel like I have no purpose. I hate seeing my body getting weak and I don't even want to look at myself in the mirror. I see others working out on instagram and I immediately start crying. I heard that the coccyx bone can take years to heal and the the thought of this makes me even more depressed
Great vid man, I have a lot of respect for you. I've been dealing with my left rotator cuff and left hip for over a year now and I've come to realize it's all about staying motivated, increasing my mobility as much as possible day by day and leaving my ego at the door because I'm lifting such light weight to fix my imbalances. Keep doing your thing, much love from Canada.
HardGainerHelp thank you very much I appreciate that and keep your head up man, one day at a time!
I was injured November 28 at work , a 350ton hydraulic press that bends metal cane down on my hand and broke 3 finger clean and the 4th finger was torn tendon, being out of the gym sucks I moped for over a month all through the holidays never touched the wieghts toll mid January still was difficuilt cause I couldnt grip anything barely and had no strength anyways but I worked around it all my lifts were way down and it motivated me to drive and push myself to where I know I can be now to this day I'm stronger then I ever was not 100 percent healed yet bit pretty damn close. Injurys can happen fast and the result sucks but once you tell yourself that nothing can stop you..nothing ever will you want something bad enough you will get it just have to be safe about how you will get back in that gym and kill the wights again:) love your videos Matt!!
And every day out of the gym all I would do was watch workout videos from all my favorite you tubers and looked up workout that would help me and stuff like that I will always keep the picture of what my hand looked like the day it happened to remind myself that did this for myself and I came along way from my injury and still fighting through the stiffness as of today. But now looking even a month ago such a huge accomplishment for myself :)
Devon Bernard Wow, I am really sorry to hear about that but glad you are coming back strong man! Keep it up and remain positive!!
lost a lot of time from a very bad injury. got fat again. gained all the weight i cut & got weak as shit. initially lifting as more depressing than not lifting at all. gains come back pretty quickly and you can come back better than before.
am cutting & am almost back where i was.
if you do get injured. unlike me, do track your intake. dont just give up and eat your feels because you are depressed. you will regret it. if anything you should pay more attention to diet not less.
and also a serious injury will humble you real fucking quick. i guarantee you will change the way you train and train smarter, you will focus on form, you will do stretches & mobility. because the thought of being in that much pain again will never leave you. ever.
Owndchilata 100% on point with this comment!
I am in your shoes right now. Left the fun for 7 or 8 months. Got weak as shit. Now every time I get under the bar it's painful to see everything I lost. I hope muscle memory kicks in and I gain what I previously had faster than when I first gained it. .. very depressing and demotivating
***** you willl. keep at it and you will be back better than ever. its hard at first but you have to keep going. itl all come back. i am almost back where i was. trust me man. muscle memory is real. its not crazy fast but its quicker than the first time.
Owndchilata sweet thanks dude!
What injury did you get? Disc herniation?
Hey man thank you.. I recently tore my acl playing soccer and I was so motivated and really thought I was going to make it D1 despite being 21. I worked and worked all year and now I'm trapped I can't do anything.. I had no insurance. No doctors wanted to help me...I applied for insurance and I finally got it and just now I was thinking about my future and if I can still make it and achieve my dreams.. THANK YOU MAN. I really needed this. Thank you. I'm not giving up.. Not now.... I'm going to be the best. I'm going to comeback better than ever
I just had a fall,hit the rd at 45 km coming out of a blind bend on a hill descent to find a car on the wrong side of the road.i was run of the road,thankful i found a gape and miss the car,but the bike washed out under my front wheel.the impact at 45km was harsh to say the least.lucky i was coming out of a bend and was traveling at less speed than the 75km coming into the corner.i was then very fortunate to only had got very minor injures,sprained shoulder,grazed cuts a concussion.But now i having to start a recovery process two month before a major competition.i did my first ten km run 5 day after the accident.It was slow painful 51mins of agony,but head my words of encouragement.set back are a part of any endeavor to achieve.it all about getting back up.today proved resolve and determination .keep motivated and have a positive mind set.if we can focus and program our minds to be becoming positive and not being thinking negative thought,but thinking positive constructive thoughts.anything is possible.believe we can and it will manifest into success.
In Sep 23 I had a massive disc prolapse in my lower back which tied me on my bed for several weeks. I was not able to go from bed to bathroom without support. Then...12 months later I crossed the austrian and italien alps the 7th time by mountainbike. Your video was one out of several other motivationclips which I have seen during my reha and personal recovery. Thanks for that. It s so true...a setback is a setup for a comeback
Well said and done matty!
Great message, Matty. I've ruptured my L4 L5 and had surgery, have a scarred bicep tendon, some impingement in my shoulder, and 3 fused vertebrae in my T spine. I took a 10 year break from lifting. I got back in the gym 7 months ago and it's the best thing I've ever done. Lower back pain is down 90% and I've gained 20 lbs since starting back. The mind can heal the body. You can overcome injury and set backs. Get a picture in your mind of what you want to look like or accomplish, and you're half way there. Keep the videos coming.
Matt Thornton WOW Matt that is seriously incredible! Awesome work man damn inspiring to hear that!!
Currently injured and haven't worked out for weeks already. Needed this to stay optimistic. Thank You!
Buddy no matter what people su about me, I’m in tears after watching this.
15 days ago I turned off my Achilles’ tendon... I’ve been suffering injuries ever since I was a young guy, 3 knees surgeries and now this one which is been really painful not only fiscally but mentally as well.
Thank you for the inspiration I really want to face this with a different perspective cause right now I’m down the whole
I was out since last year and just recently got back in. My upper back still isn't fully healed but i started going back and it feels great
lower back muscle pull ,it has been 4 months ,it just wont heal , i have decided to take a month of from the gym now , its my commitment
Omg I really needed this, I have my first heavy deadlift session after hurting my back
Absolutely perfect video. Thank you, Matty. It's reinforcing to step back and realize you're never alone in the journey to your comeback.
misterschmells You got it, thank YOU!
Didn't have an injury, but in a different situation is was so hard to stay positive! But realized being negative and depressed did absolutely nothing!!
Kim Hoeltje yeah it really applied to any negative situations!
So true :) I just got out of an injury myself and not to forget, It was a pleasure meeting you this weekend ! Cant wait for tomorrow, thank you for being so welcome and humble
Omar El Hoffi Awesome to meet you man and no need to thank me, hope you had a great time!
This man actually made my day...! Im suffering a back injury from the bottom of my back up to my neck. Im still kickin ass at the gym and keepin it up! I will come back stronger! Wish this man the best!!
Dealing with an injury right now. I Ruptured my Achilles 5 months ago to the date, and I don't see why people lose motivation. You learn a lot about yourself and your body, as well as your mental approach to life, and if that doesn't motivate you there is an issue. I never had a down day in these past 5 months and I really do put my recovery down to that positive attitude and my desire to want to come back. I deadlift and squat not too far off my PR's one year after doing it previously and with the injury, and dunked again for the first time today. If you can't find SOMETHING to motivate you while you're injured, stop feeling so sorry for yourself and go find something to motivate you! Great video Matty, I did that with my Achilles recovery, it is all documented on my channel! This post may seem a bit harsh to those who have injuries, but I really have no time for people who lose faith just because of a set back. F that! Sure it's difficult and you have to adjust, but sick it up and get on with it. There are millions worse off than us, just because we have an injury doesn't mean life stops.
Great work, real inspiring dude
***** I am really sorry to hear about that and I couldn't agree more. It's very easy to feel sorry for ourselves and while it's natural for a while to feel that way, it's important to not limit ourselves and give up!
I also have an injury broke my arm. Of course my luck is I get my cast of a few days after the basketball season ends lol
I'm 17 and injured my chest and shoulder. Really bad muscle strains. I'm in the delayed entry program and am scared this injury will have set me back too far to meet my PT standards. Been out of the gym no cardio or any lifting for almost a month. I want to get in the gym so bad but am scared to reinjure it. Thanks for this video. Gonna go to the gym tomorrow, lightly stretch it out, and at least do some running.
I broke my wrist back in December and when it eventually healed and i got back into lifting and throwing i pushed it too hard and tore my shoulder blade. I didn't get it checked out until end of june so i went 5 months with a tore shoulder blade. When i finally got it checked out they said that it wasnt bad enough that i needed surgery but it was still a torn shoulder blade. Since then I've been in physical therapy and I've been working really hard but the other day i was told i was going to miss my entire football season and im just a freshman. I was really depressed at the time but i decided to do cross country instead( which the doc said would be ok) but ive decided to not give up and come back stronger than ever next year. Thx so much for inspiring me with this video I'll watch it like every morning to stay motivated
I don’t lift weights, I’m a dancer but recently I got injured. I have a concussion at first I was told it was extremely minor so I carried on with my normal life just with a few small changes. It’s been two months and I’m much worse, and having to go see a neurologist because it’s too out of hand. I’m a sophomore in high school taking honours classes, it’s just crazy to me how much 10 seconds can change your life. I was fine before I got hit and now I can barely type this. My favourite quote is “My body could stand the crutches, but my mind couldn’t stand the sideline.” It’s too true it’s miserable sitting at dance watching people do what you love and you can’t do anything about it. Hope everyone is getting better!
Fantastic video Matty. I had a shoulder injury that essentially kept me out of the gym for 16 months (didn't get the surgery until 8-9 months after surgery). It was a pretty devastating time, so much so that I unsubscribed from every fitness channel to take my mind off of it, including yours. Trying to use this experience to channel it in a positive way! I spent too much time pouting about it.
TheUpTownFan thank you very much I appreciate that and sorry to hear about your injury. Stay positive bro
***** Thank you man. Stuff happens but you learn from them!
These words will make the wolf within a injured person start howling again...dealing with a shoulder injuring myself thank you for this vid. Greetings from the netherlands
Ricardo Carter you're very welcome and get well soon!!
This video is doing a great job at bringing together those injured and hungry to push through it. Best of luck to anyone going through injury!
Mike Marra thank you very much MIke!
I just recently had brain surgery to correct a condition that could’ve potentially paralyzed me or been fatal. I still have 2 more months before I can play volleyball again and it’s been very very hard. I miss it so much and I keep dwelling on the fact that I’m being set back and I won’t be as good as I was before. I worry so much that I won’t make it on the team in high school. I’ve been trying to focus on getting better, and this video definitely helped a lot. thank you!
Just broke my wrist and need surgery and will miss my entire freshman baseball season. Broke it just two weeks after being cleared after a massive elbow surgery last August. Thank you for this
I’ve been lifting for 2 years and 2 months. I’m so close to a 315 bench, and I injured my shoulder today because I had a bad spotter who wasn’t strong enough and pulled the bar back then up. That caused the bar to come up close to my upper chest. It fucked up my shoulder. I don’t know how bad the injury is but I can’t even bench the bar without it hurting. It demoralized me so this video helped a lot. I worked so hard for this, and now I don’t know how this will effect my progression considering your shoulders is so involved with so many upper body exercise. This video helped boost my spirit a little
This is such an inspiration to me who has gone through snapping 2 ligaments completely and 2 really badly in my ankle and having 2 surgeries in a year to fix it! It is inspirational, thank you!
Recently got hit by car got injured badly but believe me your words really built up the fire to overpower my injury it meant a lot . Keep motivating
I have suffered for the last 15 months with 4 shoulder dislocations (2 times right shouldet and 2 times left shoulder). Everytime I worked hard to come back, but everytime I got thrown back at the beginning. The motivation is the only thing that keeps me working harder to come back
i dislocated my shoulder in basketball practice at school. two days ago.. and I cried because I felt like I was defeated and when I was watching the others guys ball out so thanks
Although it pains me to watch this TH-cam video without being in the same room as you my friend… I really enjoyed this one.
Travis S hahahah
Thanks bro I'm 14 and just torn my cartilage and I am out for 3 weeks and my season is at it's peak and I'm missing out but i know when I'm back I will be the best
Love this.. I'm just getting back into the gym after a couple weeks off and it's been really frustrating! Just need to remind myself to take it one day at a time
Brittany Lesser Thanks Brittany and that's exactly it!
Brittany Lesser what injury did you go through?
i just recently got a spine surgery that will make me out of the gym for half a year and this motivated the shit out of my to work even harder on the physical therapy. Keep on going strong man :)
thanks matty. been out for a year now. sucks but looking forward to exceeding all my old lifts.
Recently my hands stopped working. They became stale, stiff and hurt like hell. I couldnt bend my wrists or my fingers. Other joints in my body are also affected, but not as severe. I used to compete in armwrestling (I actually won my first gold medal just right before my hands stopped working). I also have a really fun and physically demanding job that I probably cant do anymore. At the moment I am home with 2 kids that I can barely look after.
I will see a specialist in a week and see if we can fix my god damn body. But I fear that it will never be the same again.
I am just 32 years old and I went from feeling like 25 to feeling like 70 in a matter of months. I try to keep my motivation up... but it is so hard. I keep going to the gym because it relives some of the pain and keeps my body in shape, but it can be so painful at times.
I am thankful for this video and others like it. I try to absorb as much motivation I can...
And for everyone else out there who are struggling: keep grinding!
Thank you so much for this. I've just came out of an acl and meniscus surgery and lately it has been really hard for me to stay motivated because I am not physically fit as everyone else and how I used to be
Man I needed this. I appreciate you.
gym was life, got caught in an accident this Saturday, knee bone misplaced, doctors did surgery, day 3 after surgery
gonna hit back 🙏🏻
I know this too well. Injuries do take an emotional and psychological toll. Thank you for the video.
Hey Matty, one reason I watch your videos is because you're positive. I hate negativity! I used to lift when I was young but Thoracic Outlet Syndrome(TOS) got the best of me. I've been on disability for over 20 years now. However, in the last several years I've discovered some things like joint mobility exercises, self-myofascial release, and vacuum cupping, that have really helped me reduce my pain levels. I've made a lot of videos about this stuff, if anyone is interested.
TosTinMan Thank you very much man I really appreciate the comment!
Truly inspiring video. And your right. Most injuries are only minor setbacks in the big scheme of things.
Ants Bodybuilding and Fitness thank you very much!
Thank you for this. I got my left ankle injured today playing basketball. What sucks was that early this year I injured my right ankle. And it took my a couple of months to come back.
I'm sad to have to sit on the sidelines for potentially another 3 months more. But I will come back harder, stronger and definitely hungrier.
Cheers my brother.
There are people who went through some incredible stuff ( like Brandon Lilly or Blaine Sumner, to name a few ) and came back stronger than ever. It can be done, but it's a huge mental battle, that's for sure.
Szotak Andras agreed 100%
Needed this.... been out of the gym for 6 months b/c of surgery & it’s killing me.. I’m an everyday gym guy, i can’t wait to get back & reach higher levels than i ever have! 💪🏼🙏🏼
Much needed. Injured my wrist (TFCC) a month ago and haven't worked any upper body since, which is torture for me since i'm usually in the gym lifting 5-6 days a week. Feeling like i'm losing all my hard work and currently have that feeling of hating everything - and it's def taking a toll on me emotionally. Appreciate this vid, *****, thanks so much for the advice and motivation.
Bro any tips on this? I'm currently dealing with this too, I swear it's the worst shit ever
Loved this so much Matty, had an injury to my shoulder for 4 months now and it's just pissing me off now more than anything and I just keep getting more down and more scared about getting it under weight again and doubting whether I'd be able to throw a punch in the boxing ring again when it feels slightly better. This had helped a lot, thanks.
Jake McCloskey thanks Jake and sorry to hear about your injury but keep yourself positive and stay motivated....one day at a time bro!
I had an injury of busyness and that set me back in watching your videos, but I'm back and better than ever!! Ever Fusaro.
Chris Simpson LOVE IT!!
***** I'm glad, but i want a 20% cut when you release the shirts haha.
I am so depressed for the idea of me have to sit back and not to train. I always woke up at 4:30am training for 4 hours and killing it.. my body heh failed cause I didn't took a day off..
I’m goin through an injury rn does it get better?
@@petermiro5255 Always gets better. patience is the key. this is best time to practice patience.
M1 thank you so much
@@petermiro5255 I know it's scary and unknown but you hang in there. it always could've been a lot worse. search ''good - jocko willink'' I resonate a lot with his mindset during the injury or any setback. It's always Good.
I’m currently injured with a simpile quad strain. I keep letting it feel better and reaggravating it like an idiot: For almost 8 months now all I’ve known is hard work, sports, and lifting. The injury took that away from me for almost 2 months now and I’ve been feeling just lost mentally. I’m losing hope that I will be able to get to point of being able to work my ass off without causing pain. I’ve been in PT and took weeks off my sport to watch on the sidelines. How did you get past that stage in your life?
100k Matty well done .... truly one of my favourite TH-camrs and keep grinding !
Alex Plamadeala Fitness thanks so much Alex!
really appreciate this video man, helping me through this injured lower back 💪💯
Sorry to hear man! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Man don't I know those feels. So well said Matty! Sometimes a setback teaches you something to make you even better in the future too. Love it!
Nothing more satisfying than fighting back from an injury man.
vashisht arshanapally no doubt man!
Tore my hamstring while i was sprinting today.. had to pull out of 200m, long jump and relay... even tho i came first in the 100m with a torn hamstring, i was pissed of because i knew i wouldnt be able to train for a while.. but this video helped me heaps.. thank you sir..
Complete ruptured ACL on top of chronic back/hip problem. I can barely do anything. Not fit enough for the acl surgery rehab either. It's difficult to see a way through this. But I'm trying my best.
+Rob S Keep it up man. Had my second ACL surgery 6 months ago. If a waster like me can do it twice, anyone can do it. Don't lose heart.
Thanks dude, appreciate it. Feel like a waster myself to be honest. My back issues stop me from being fully productive but I am improving that gradually.
Found my ACL is a partial tear, but they say thats niether here or there, its all about if the knee is stable or not, so I have another appointment next month.
All the best to you , man.
Hey, at least you still got some ACL. When you feel able, bust a gut on the leg press and squats, build some muscle round it and that'll never bother you!
+Andrew Finch that's very true and I am very grateful for that. My leg is stuck in flexion I can't straighten it so that's what we're working on atm but it swells and gets aggravated easily as my kneecap is not in the best shape. Once I can straighten it, there is hope. This injury on top of my back/pelvic stuff....totally wiped me out man. just gotta keep on fighting tho.
Dude you just made my day. Thank you for your words.
I am suffering from a minor injury, I should be grateful it's only a mild pulled lower back. But I am literally physically addicted to training. I play soccer 4 hours every day because i want to become a professional soccer player like my father. And now i havent played for a week in a half and i still cant play. I want to run, i cant i want to work with the ball, i cant, i see either people on my team working in the gym working while I cant. I do stretching every day, i write every day, i cant wait until i can hit the pitch again. I will be grateful that I'm not injured and destroy all my competition when I get back. Keep a positive mind, and hopefully u can inspire people along the way. EDIT: a week later I pulled my back again. Everything was getting better, I was able to train again, I played a scrimmage again and that afternoon as I was stretching on the last stretch in my routine I pulled again. I rushed my injury. I literally can not walk, I was laying on the ground and just thinking "why me." Its the next day after, I can barely walk and cant even touch my knees. I'm bed ridden, but this is just a minor bump in the road. And I will use it to better myself. Let's see where I am by the end of the month.
"A setback is a setup for a comeback." Never heard that one before and I like it!
Filipinogenetics awesome man!
Have a regular injury in my shoulder. So absolutely know what is going on if you get injured.
For me biggest part about this is, being scared about trying again what injured you in the first place.
The last time I tried pulll ups my shoulder dislocated out of its joint. This was like 4-5 weeks ago. Still afraid to this day to try pull ups again.
I`ve had a "shoulder injury" for about 2 years and recently found out a week ago it wasn`t even my shoulder it was bicep tendinitis. Same shit happened to me on pull ups. Get it checked
Already had. And my shoulder really dislocates out of its joints. Doctors say my tendons are too long Pen1980IM
JasABut
Damn. So what can be done about it? Never heard of that
Could get an operation. But that wouldnt guarantee 100% recovery. So i went to a sports chiropractor and he told me to train my shoulder muscles, so the joint is held by muscles and not only tendons. Pen1980IM
Pen1980IM Not a PT but I would guess it might be related to posture, there are muscles in the back of the scapula. (specifically Infraspinatus, and Teres Minor) that control external rotation of the humerus, and stabilize the shoulder joint. If they are weak, or other muscles in the front over power them your body will use other muscles to perform pressing, pulling motion Biceps, Pecs, Front Delts which makes you overly internally rotated, overtime puts your shoulders in a very weak, rounded position and will lead to a pec tear, bicep tendonitis, slap tear etc.... Elliot Hulse had a lot of great videos on how to fix over Kyphotic posture.
After a month plus of rehab from tendonitis, I'm finally back i did my first arm workout today without feeling pain at all (hell it feels awesome). I've felt frustrated but kept consistent by resting, icing, stretching, apply helichrysum while not aggravating the tendon until it finally feels better. Today is a life changing moment for me and it's time to work hard again (and smarter too) to prevent future injury.
ETLS99 I have been having this sternum pain I can’t do pushups or nothing it’s been 4 months..I’m so frustrated and the main part is I have marine corps training in 3 months
good stuff matty. long time subscriber, ive been following you and admire how you dont let these injuries make you quit giving out content or working out.
NandoGainz thank you very much for the support man!
Quit long distance cycling , my passion after herniated disc issues . Started long distance running everything was great . Signed up for my first 100km ultra , then suddenly struck down by a sports hernia while sleeping . Everything’s out of whack now . Depression has set in and I’m in limbo .
Torn shoulder. Looking forward to the recovery and the comeback
Can you make a video specifically on lower back pain Matty?
I know you've been through this and it looks like you're good now.
I got to your channel by searching for wrist pain relief and you helped me out.
Big ups
Pain or possibly your lower back or core is weak? I'm no trainer but I had lower back problems for the longest time a year into lifting and once I started deadlifting and working my core more it went away. Foam rolling also helps crack your back and alleviate a lot of pain
Prakticunt I to would like to see a video like that I suffered spondylolisthesis with an L5 fracture and it has been very difficult to squat
Are you sure it's not your IT band? I made a video on this you can see if it helps
Prakticunt I do have a video on some low back pain and a stretch I did to help!
Nice video got injured mid 2020 it’s almost been 2 years I gained 45 pounds im 38 percent body fat im obese. I accepted my defeat for my injury cause not even a doctor can diagnose my feet injury issues. I just feel stuck but this gave me some motivation to slowly start getting back up instead of feeling sorry for my self
needed this speech, it came at the right time thank you ;-)
Abed Muhsen awesome thank you!
i dislocated my right shoulder 3 months ago, barely got back on my lifts started looking good again only to dislocate my left one yesterday... out for 4-6 weeks again.
This video gave me tears
Thank you, I really needed this today. Im a lifter and I started sprinting for cardio....the grass was wet but I was too bull headed to quit and slipped and pulled a hammie. Im so mad at myself for being so stupid and that I cant squat and deadlift now. Its ok if its unfortunate but you feel so much more frustration when you should have known better
Great video Matty! Reading is a great therapeutic strategy during troubled times. I've also recently switched up the music on my i-pod while in the gym to audio-books and lengthy motivation compilations (highly recommend). Keep up the great content!
ras1611 that's a great idea!
My knee got out of its bowl 2 days ago, and they said that i need to recover 3/4 weeks or maybe 6 weeks but its a learn progress for us all, if you have something that the world is against you like broken bones, or have cancer or anything that is the time to think about yourself and take things slow so when its al over you can show the world that you are better no matter what!!!
“A set back is a set up for a come back” that line mean a lot🙏🏻💪🏽💯
Currently recovering from ACL and MCL knee reconstruction, thanks for this man
Hey I've got the same injury, Its June now and I Wanna know how your doing, please reply!
Best video on youtube I have seen in months. Keep it up Matty
bill bob damn thank you very much!
Great video man gives me hopes to recover for my sport! You just earned a new regular viewer!
I had a car hit my leg and had a complete open fracture in my tibia and fibula. I did some some squats today 6 months after getting out of the hospital. It feels great hitting the gym again. Thought I wouldn't walk again.
I just got surgery for a hamstring avulsion I had in my leg and I just wanted to give up because I can’t work out for 4 weeks but this is giving me the motivation too know it’s a process and will help me work harder
I was at a soccer practice and when I kicked the ball I felt something in my quadriceps. I didn’t say anything because I didn’t want to be that player who always complaint about how they are hurting somewhere so I hardly finished my practice even if I felt the pain growing. I didn’t play for two day but I played again with my other team. I had warned my coach I got lightly injured but that I should be fine now. I started warning up and took a shot: I held my tigh from the pain but told my team I was fine. I played 5minutes and took another shot and collapse on the groung from the pain. We hardly beat the weakest team on the ligue. I could hardly walk after that day. I didn’t play for a week and didn’t feel any pain at all at this point until we started warming up. In the game I took a shot and once again held my tigh from the pain. I stopped playing and we lost 4-1. It was the first defeat of the season against a preatty weak team. I played two days later with the same team against one of the best team in the ligue. I had told my coach to make me play defence so I would not have to kick the ball and maybe I would be fine. The first goal got in because I wasnlt able to kick the ball away but I kept playing through the pain. Finaly we won with the help of two new players. I didn’t play for over two weeks and didn’t feel any pain but my leg had gotten weak. I did the chair for 3min in PE and I was so sore I thought I got injured another time. After I had a practice with the team I was playing with when I got injured and told them about what happened and that I was comming back from it. I played and even took shots without any problem. I practice two days later with the other team, took a shot and once again held my leg from the pain so I took it easy for the rest of the practice. I finaly went to see an osteopathe and he told me I would be able to play two days later wich is today. Sadly he was wrong. More over I am scared to pass the ball: it’s impossible trying to do something when for the last month and half, when you do that mouvement, you feel as if you were stabbed in the leg. My injury is starting to hurt me mentally and physically. Also I don’t know when I will be okay but I took a an appointment with a physio but it’s hard to cure an injury you don’t really feel.
Some injuries are difficult to comeback from.. I had a knee injury 18 months ago from Judo, was out of the gym about 9 months, was told by doctors it's probably OA and won't get better, and I should not squat, or lunge, the physio thought I could but should take it easy, don't set any records. I've made bench and deadlift gains, but know when I squat I'm going light, checking my position and my ego. I could miss it out altogether, but stronger muscle helps with mobility. No pain no gain.
Adele May It's never easy to recover from an injury and some people will never be 100% but that's reality. Take things 1 day at a time, keep your head up and stay positive :) Control what you can!
Right now I'm in pain from gout and watching this to motivate me to eat healthy and live a better life
Fractured my ankle 3 weeks ago, im a basketball athlete, finally went on the court to practice and was completely rusty, my game changed alot , have to change my game and adapt to it and make this new adjustment stronger 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
I have a tear in my shoulder the doc told me i cant do movements for chest and shoulders. But now im slowly getting back in the game
Sam Mehta one day at a time :)
As a rugby player who's coming back from a significant knee injury I sympathize with every other athlete who gets injured and put out for a season it sucks and hurts mentally watching your boys playing having fun when you physically can't but keep ya heads up and work your way back when you're ready and know you can be the player you were before the injury. I look forward to rejoining my team next season.
I'm sorry to hear about that man wishing you a speedy recovery and an awesome season!
An injury is just a test of your true strength, injuries can happen to anyone, on any day if it's a freak accident, or something gym based if can still happen. What a true champion does is push through any obstacle that's put forth.
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When I was around 10 I had a neurological problem that prevented me over night from putting any weight on my legs. I was relegated to a hospital for a couple weeks were they conducted multiple tests without being able to comprehend what/why it was happening. One day, for whatever reason I was able to put weight on my legs again and over a few days was completely returned to my normal status before the incident. Though this incident happened over a decade ago and I don't think about it much anymore. I learnt that sometimes you just can't control what happens to you, but that doesn't mean you need to accept these circumstances as your reality. Despite what people say you define who you're.
Gregg Matthews YOu're damn right that some things are out of your control! Worry about what you CAN control!
Thanks for making this beautiful video because it helped me a lot , as I'm too having an injury and by listening your story now , I realised that my injury not so big than your .... thank you 😊
"a setback is a setup for a comeback" i like thata. well put.
***** thanks man!