Getting a Second Opinion from The Oracle, the Internet!

After going home and doing my own research on FAI and hip labral tears, I was convinced that surgery was not in my future, regardless of diagnosis, so I was going all in on PT and strength training. 

My research of course led me to YouTube where several physical therapists and personal trainers offer their opinions and advice on dealing with FAI and Hip Labral Tears.  A YouTube channel from Upright Health provided me with a lot of optimism early on in my hip pain journey.  After listening to personal trainer Matt Hsu discuss his opinions on conventional orthopedic treatment for FAI and Labral Tears, and running through a few of his suggested exercise routines, I started reciting his mantra in my head, “ATM - Always Think Muscle”.  Matt’s videos resonated with my own thinking, and he convinced me that muscle weakness and imbalance were the sources of my problem.  

Here’s one of Upright Health’s videos:

Disclaimer: There are dozens of YouTube channels that offer advice and exercises to correct all types of physical issues. To keep things in perspective, however, using YouTube as a source of medical advice is fraught with peril.  There are no peer reviews for YouTube videos.  We each must filter through what we see and hear and pick and choose what resonates with us, with the understanding that the Internet is not a substitute for a professional medical diagnosis.

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