21/05/2026
Pete’s story of pain and how he was able to get himself out of it using FP. Pete’s mindset and circumstances drove his unwavering commitment to fixing his body. He followed the movement elimination protocol and dietary recommendations to a tee and kept very consistent with his training regimen. A perfect example of Fp working for those who choose to commit to it. Couldn’t ask for a better client to train.
Before FP
• Chronic lower and mid back pain for 3 years following an L5-S1 bulging disc injury from rowing in January 2021
• Constant daily pain averaging 6/10
• Could only stand for around 15 minutes before severe pain
• Relied on codeine, 6 Panadols and 6 Nurofens daily just to function and get through work
• Forced to work from home and give up plans to work overseas
• Couldn’t train, socialise properly, or enjoy weekends with family and friends
• Travelled to London six months before starting FP and had to heavily medicate just to survive the flight due to the pain
• Consulted 37 different practitioners including surgeons and high-end physiotherapists who worked with celebrities, but found no lasting relief and was repeatedly told he would likely have to live with the pain
After FP
• Started Functional Patterns training in January 2024
• After 6 months of twice-weekly sessions, completely stopped regular pain medication
• Pain reduced from a constant 6/10 to 0/10
• Can now comfortably sit, stand, and regularly work 12-14 hour days without pain
• Six months after the painful London flight, completed the exact same trip with no pain at all
• Was finally able to pursue his lifelong goal of travelling and working abroad
• Has regained the ability to exercise, work properly, socialise, and enjoy life again
• Continues his training online today while living overseas with a significantly improved quality of life