Credit: @naudiaguilar (IG) @mannyalonsohernandez helping his client how to stop chasing pains and start changing patterns. Start Date: October 5th, 2025 After Photos: July 21st, 2026 Training Frequency: Once per week (with occasional virtual sessions) Type of Training: Primarily In-Person (with a mix of virtual sessions) Athletic Background: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Pain Levels Before ❌ Shoulder Pain (Rest): 6/10 ❌ Shoulder Pain (Active): 10/10 ❌ Neck Spasms: Frequent flare-ups ❌ Pain Medication: Daily sodium diclofenac/Toradol Pain Levels After ✅ Shoulder Pain (Rest): 0–1/10 ✅ Shoulder Pain (Active): 0–1/10 (Approximately 90% pain-free) ✅ Neck Spasms: None in several months ✅ Pain Medication: None Functional Improvements ✅ Able to perform Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with minimal pain ✅ Able to play basketball pain-free ✅ Can perform push-ups and muscle-ups again ✅ Can lift over 30 lbs without sharp pain ✅ Faster recovery after minor flare-ups ⸻ Testimonial: Prior to FP my shoulder pain at rest was a 6 active was a 10. I couldn’t do pushups, rest on my shoulder in bed, turn the steering wheel without pain, or lift anything over 30lbs without sharp pain. My neck was constantly being kinked and I was always taking sodium diclofenac or toroidal just to be able to work or compete. When I’d have flare ups turning my head side to side was almost impossible. I am now at the point where I can do BJJ, play basketball, do pushups (even muscle ups for fun), lift things at work, and workout about 90% pain free. My neck hasn’t spasmed in months and the last time I kinked it was an awkward dive into the pool but it recovers within a day opposed to a week, and I’m pill free. #functionalpatterns #fpisthestandard #posture #fascia #fpevidence - @philip_b_howie