My shoulder pain started at the age of 19. 

I hurt my right shoulder while snowboarding.

I’d love to say it was from doing backflips in front of a cheering crowd.

I’d love to say I went out in a blaze of glory.

But the reality was…much more embarrassing.

I was actually just getting a tiny bit of air...I twisted my body to initiate a little spin. My arms were outstretched.

As I twisted, I felt and heard a clunk in my right shoulder. The humerus (the upper arm bone) shifted, and I gagged from the pain.

I landed face-first in the snow. The pain in my shoulder was excruciating.

My shoulder, back, and arm all burned in a way I had never experienced before…

That was the beginning of years of shoulder problems.

I tried countless sessions with different physical therapists and health professionals over the years who were also unable to help me.

And I would end up spending $50 to $150 bucks a time, for a massage, physiotherapist, or chiro session, getting some pain relief, only to go back to feeling exactly the same a few days later (sometimes within a few hours).

Fast forward a few years, I was living alone in a tiny studio apartment in Japan teaching English.

I was constantly sitting at a desk and in the evenings I spent most of my time on a computer.

I was trying to figure out how to sit at the computer so my right shoulder wouldn’t hurt.

And although I didn’t realize it at the time, that’s when I started sitting with BIG time anterior tilt.

I cranked my lower back into extension as much as I could. This made my shoulder feel better and seemed to match the idea of “sitting up straight.” 

But then it caused back problems, and my shoulder stability didn't really stick. 

Eventually, I realized that the only way to relieve my shoulder pain was to teach my muscles what to do. 

The problem was nobody was helping me figure that out. 

Everyone was focused on treating the symptom and not getting to the root cause of the problem. 

I also found that most health professionals don't understand how muscles work together...

And they often have an outdated and oversimplified understanding of the muscles involved in shoulder pain. 

But now, I live a new life free of shoulder pain. I surf on an almost daily basis, and my shoulders NEVER hold me back. 

And I can help you achieve this too. 

Now I want to dispel some myths about your shoulder pain.

I wasted a lot of time seeing doctors and health professionals who didn't understand the root causes of shoulder pain. Once you understand some simple truths, you'll be on the road to permanent shoulder pain relief and optimal shoulder function.

MYTH #1: You need to rest more. 

This is the most commonly believed myth, and it's the one that's guaranteed to keep you in pain. 

MDs, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and physical therapists all gave me this advice. I followed this advice for years, thinking they couldn't all be wrong. 

Guess what? They were wrong. 

Rest guarantees that your shoulder muscles will atrophy. 

And ATROPHY ACHES.

TRUTH: You need to move to improve  strength, function, and comfort. Rest just leads to more weakness.

MYTH #2: An X-ray or MRI will tell you what's really wrong.

When a doctor tells you that what you see in an X-ray is causing your problems, it’s natural to assume they know what they’re talking about.

But there's a big catch.

When you look into clinical studies on X-rays and MRIs for shoulder issues, you see something crazy.

Even if someone has an X-ray or MRI that shows an alleged "deformity" or "damage," they often DON'T experience symptoms or PAIN at all.

Over the years, it has become common belief that things you see in X-rays and MRIs like arthritis, rotator cuff tears, labral tears, and misshapen bones are the primary causes of shoulder pain...but a relentless stream of peer-reviewed medical research shows this just isn’t true!

The research shows that operating to fix these things is riskier and has poorer long term results than non-surgical alternatives like exercise! 

TRUTH: X-rays and MRIs are a distraction that encourage you to get surgeries that have limited evidence of effectiveness (and that's putting it nicely). 

MYTH #3: Surgery is the only sure-fire way to fix your shoulder pain.

I'm gonna let you in on a secret. Early papers published on all orthopedic surgeries always paint a rosy picture.  A few celebrities and athletes undergo new high-tech procedures, and then everyone "knows" the procedures work. 

But when the real research eventually happens and the surgeries are compared to other treatments, the results are not as great.

Just look at the history of spinal surgeries for back pain. Or knee surgeries for knee pain. 

Shoulder surgery is no different.

Studies show time and time again that surgery is an unreliable solution with big risks, and that exercise can be just as effective (if not more so!).

The research shows that operating to fix these things is riskier and has poorer long-term results than non-surgical alternatives like exercise! 

TRUTH: Shoulder surgery has downplayed risks and limited benefit.

A well-designed exercise program has much lower costs, downplayed and underresearched benefits (because nobody makes big money off you fixing yourself), and potential for nearly limitless improvement. 

Why I didn't buy into the conventional approach to fixing shoulder pain. 

I was lucky I never got taken in by the promises of shoulder surgery. I was desperate for shoulder pain relief, but a few things stopped me from really pursuing shoulder surgery. 

First, the American health care system was extremely expensive at the time (and still is at the time of writing), and I didn’t have insurance that would do much to offset the considerable cost of surgery.

The second and more important issue was that I had trouble believing the surgery was going to fix me.

I knew a guy from my hockey team who had a bum shoulder. He had slammed into the boards multiple times over his career, and his shoulder was always unstable. He was told a rotator cuff repair was his best option, so he went for it.

 By the time I was thinking about surgery, he’d already undergone four revisions on that shoulder, and his shoulder still wasn't stable, secure, and healthy. He ended up struggling with chronic pain and opiate dependency. 

Another friend from high school had also had some shoulder issues. He went in for shoulder surgery. When the smoke cleared, he couldn’t externally rotate his shoulder joint. While his shoulder was more stable, he’d completely lost the ability to play sports. His surgeon basically said the stability was worth the tradeoff. 

Having seen those examples, I wasn't thrilled with the idea of surgery.

What if I have a rotator cuff tear or a labrum tear? 

Surgeons often make these seem like slam dunk cases that need surgery. Having seen what happened to my friends who had shoulder surgery for these issues and having read the research on shoulder surgery, I place no faith in these procedures. 

I have another friend who had surgery to "fix" his labrum tear. The shoulder didn't feel better after the surgery. About a decade later of just accepting the new slightly-crippled normal, he started training his shoulder muscles in a comprehensive way. Now he's doing cartwheels and handstands. Literally. 

How could muscles be the root cause of my shoulder pain? It hurts too much to be just muscles.

Boy, the number of times I've had this thought cross my mind... 

The human body is complex. There are feedback mechanisms working all the time, and for most of our adult lives those mechanisms can work really well. 

But they aren't fool-proof. We can teach ourselves to ignore feedback from our bodies. If we get really good at ignoring feedback, the feedback signals get LOUDER. 

As kids, we learn to sit still and ignore the desire to move and fidget, run and play, climb and jump. As adults with real jobs, we get hopped up on caffeine and sit at a screen for hours, days, and weeks at a time. 

We get really good at ignoring our NEED to use our muscles to move. 

Eventually, atrophied muscles ache. Muscles that are too weak or too inflexible hurt. Muscles that are overused hurt. Muscles that are getting squashed or pinched due to improper mechanics let you know!

And if you keep ignoring those signals, your body will get louder and louder with those reminders!  

**Note: this is another reminder that "REST" doesn't fix shoulder pain!

How can I test if I have problems with my shoulder muscles?

It's actually a lot easier than you realize. You just need to try a few shoulder movements. Literally ANYTHING. If you can't achieve full pain-free range of motion, IT'S YOUR MUSCLES. 

• Put your arms out to the side.
• Put your arms up in a vertical line next to your head. 
• Do a push-up. 
• Do a pull-up. 

If you can't do all those things pain-free, your shoulders are suboptimal.

It doesn't mean you have deformed bones or degenerating joints. 

Because here's the big fundamental idea that surgeons and doctors ignore...

I’ve helped hundreds of clients over the years who’ve been frustrated with the advice or treatments they received from various health professionals…

Physiotherapists, chiropractors, doctors, personal trainers, massage guys, acupuncturists, and other health professionals…

Who only offer a short-term sensation change instead of giving you what you need to fix the long-term problem.

Here are some of the reasons I discovered why they can’t help you…

• Going to a random personal trainer in your local area is a risky gamble. Because if they were trained by any standard textbook approach, they'll only have half the answer...
• And if they learned from some fitness guru's training, they'll have an answer that likely only applies to a small segment of the population...
• MDs have close to zero musculoskeletal anatomy knowledge and will usually avoid giving much advice besides "live with it”...
  Yoga instructors are often trained to teach you postures that are almost guaranteed to create more shoulder muscle imbalances...
• And chiros, physiotherapists, acupuncturists, and massage guys are simply pushing a revolving door strategy. They will happily continue taking your money as long as you let them...

The worst part is, most of these so-called health professionals don't actually understand how muscles work together.

Many of them have an outdated and oversimplified understanding of the muscles involved.

So you end up spending thousands of dollars, only to get some short-term pain relief, and you’ll rarely get to the root cause of the problem…

But the real reason NONE of these solutions have ever brought you a long-term fix to your shoulder pain is …

ALL OF THESE EXPERTS HAVE GAPS IN THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND THEY DON’T EVEN REALIZE IT…

As much as these other health professionals might want to try to help you, the fact is they are biased towards their professional training.

Take a chiropractor for example…

After spending many years at chiropractic school and investing a LOT of money in their training…

It’s highly unlikely they’ll want to deeply question whether their way is in fact, the right way, or that there’s a better way…

And it’s the same for most of these other health services.

If there weren’t gaps in their approach, wouldn’t they have helped you to prevent it once and for all?

For a long time, I kept asking myself the same question…

If these health professionals are so good at what they do, and they’re the only people qualified to help me, why don’t they show me how to fix it?

It’s like they’re selling you a treasure map but they don’t realize it’s missing a few pieces…

They lure you in with the promise of gold, glory, and treasure…

But without those other pieces of the map, you’ll never get the gold...

The truth is, as much as they might want to help you, none of these experts can really show you how to solve it.

Buyer Beware! Be careful who you listen to on the internet for advice...

You’ve probably spent countless hours researching shoulder pain online looking for answers…

...or watching dozens of YouTube videos trying to find the right exercises to help fix your shoulder pain…

Yet none of those things have fixed your shoulder pain…

And here’s the thing…

A lot of the advice out there is wrong and outdated…

And most of the time it's not practical or applicable to a normal person's life.

Firstly, many of the fitness gurus don’t really understand what they’re doing. They promise magic ‘one exercise fixes’...

… or tell you the wrong information like “NEVER exercise if your shoulder hurts," which is one of the  biggest misconceptions about shoulder pain…

… or like the most famous physical therapist experts on YouTube who recommend doing silly exercises that will waste your time and often make your shoulder pain WORSE...

And it can be confusing because they give you a lack of clarity about what to do.

Which leaves you not knowing what information is good or bad…

And you can end up frozen worrying about doing something wrong and making it worse...

When I set up Upright Health, my goal was to help people help themselves.

I believe showing people how to fix it for themselves is morally the right thing to do.

I didn’t want to become another one of those health professionals or fitness gurus who make money offering people short-term pain relief.

Or selling generic exercises that only work for people who spend all day in the gym.

My dream is to always be mobile, resilient, and strong so I can do fun stuff like playing with my son, riding my bike, or catching some waves.

And I know there are thousands of other normal people out there who are just like me who share this dream.

There's no reason to keep suffering with shoulder pain when shoulder pain can be so straightforward to fix.

PHASE 1: RESTORE

In your first 5 weeks, you'll crack through the concrete that's made your shoulder a stiff and achy mess.

PHASE 2: STABILIZE

In your second 5 weeks, you'll build strength and length that'll help you keep your gains! 

PHASE 3: EXPAND

In the third phase, you'll focus on building strength around the shoulders so you can do even more than you thought possible. 

Over 50 Videos to Help You Overcome Shoulder Pain

Straightforward instructional videos plus simple follow-along workouts will have your shoulders feeling better than ever.

And special modules for FROZEN SHOULDER and THORACIC OUTLET will help you get results with the most frustrating shoulder problems. 

Easy Phone Access and Printable PDF Workbook

With the Kajabi app, you'll have easy access to the entire course on your phone wherever you are. 

You'll also have a simple printable PDF for easy reference so you can plan out the days and weeks ahead. 

Progressive Levels to Help You Safely Fix Your Shoulder

The program starts off at a foundational level that suits most modern day desk jockeys. 

It then safely progresses you to more difficult exercises so you'll minimize the risk of injury and maximize your chances of fixing your shoulder pain. 

You Get All the Powerful Elements You Need.

...in a simple, straightforward system to solve your shoulder pain. 

You get it all an an affordable price. 

Instead of paying me $4000 over the course of a few months for coaching sessions, you get my expertise in your home, on your phone or computer, for a tiny fraction of the cost. 

I want to help you beat your shoulder pain.

...So you can get back to enjoying your life with your family and friends.

The Shoulder Fix Is Perfect  for You If You Are:

• Someone who likes to understand the problem so you can fix it yourself
• Willing to take the action necessary, by following these simple and easy-to-follow instructions to get your life back and get rid of your shoulder pain forever
• Fed up wasting money on physiotherapists, or visiting chiropractors who can’t help you, or watching endless YouTube videos with mixed, unproven, outdated advice
• Looking for a one-stop solution where you have everything you need to fix your shoulder pain
• Motivated to put an end to shoulder pain once and for all

IMAGINE YOURSELF A FEW MONTHS FROM NOW...

• Free from the shoulder pain that stops you from enjoying your daily life
• Feeling happy and able to enjoy your hobbies or spending time with friends and family without constant pain and discomfort
• Filled with pride, energy, and enthusiasm for life again seeing your improved posture and stronger shoulders in the mirror
• Utilizing the most effective exercises as part of your daily routine to prevent reoccurrence
• No longer paying for short term pain relief from expensive visits to the physical therapist, chiropractor, or massage guy

REMEMBER, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

YOUR ABILITY TO FIX YOUR SHOULDER YOURSELF IS IN YOUR FUTURE.

AND IF THAT DOESN’T ENERGIZE YOU, THEN YOU’RE IN THE WRONG PLACE.

JOIN THE SHOULDER FIX PROGRAM AND START LIVING A HAPPY, PAIN-FREE LIFE.

This is how it works...

Simply click on the link below. Then, once you receive your instant confirmation email…

Go ahead and sign in to the member’s area, and start taking action today to fix your shoulder.

I’m positive that once you do this…

You’ll feel and SEE the difference that the Shoulder Fix program is making…

And you’re going to become a loyal fan of the Shoulder Fix program too.

But if I’m wrong for any reason…

And you’re not completely happy with your experience using the Shoulder Fix program…

Just email my customer service team at any point over the next two months…

And we’ll immediately refund your payment, with no questions asked.

Which means right now...

When you click on the link below…

You’ve got a full 60 days to see, feel, and experience the Shoulder Fix program first-hand…

Before you ultimately decide if it’s right for you.

And while most doctors and health professionals won’t offer you a guarantee on their services...

Your experience with the Shoulder Fix program does…

So go ahead and click the link below…

Then place your order with zero risks…

Because you’ve got that full 60 Day, 100% Money Back Guarantee behind you. 

The choice is yours.

Of course, you can ignore everything you've read just now...

But I do have to ask you something…

If you’ve been struggling with shoulder pain for years or even decades…

If you’ve tried every doctor, physiotherapists, acupuncturist, or every free video tutorial on the internet…

And yet your body STILL isn’t where you want it to be…

Then what’s going to change if you don’t take action today?

And if you’re struggling to answer that question…

Then it’s a pretty clear sign that you’re better off making the second choice…

Which is to click the link below…

And try it 100% Risk-Free for the next 60 days.

Ultimately, the decision is yours…

But I trust you’ll make the right choice. 

And I can’t wait to hear about the difference the Shoulder Fix program has made in your life.

- Matt