11/21/2019
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Logan, Utah
My name is Maylean (34) and I’m from Logan, Utah. I enrolled in the MoveU Program in December 2018 because I had constant neck and low back/nerve pain from bulging discs in my L4/L5 and L5/S1 that I couldn’t get rid of, despite going to countless doctors, chiropractors, and PTs.
The pain persisted for 8 months and I was desperate to feel NORMAL again. My doctor told me I couldn’t heal my back, but with modified activity I could make sure it didn’t get any worse. As a competitive Jiu-Jitsu athlete, that wasn’t an acceptable answer for me. I was basically told to quit Jiu-Jitsu all together. They also offered a few non-surgical treatment options and oral steroids as solutions and sent me on my way.
Meanwhile, the pain I had was debilitating. I couldn’t sit for long periods of time. Standing was marginally better. I couldn’t play with my kids. I’d go to bed in pain and wake up in more pain, which caused me severe depression. I remember thinking to myself “I’m 34, is this how the rest of my life is going to be like?”
I found MoveU through Instagram and enrolled in their online program because everything else I had tried FAILED to help alleviate my pain. I wasn’t looking for a quick fix and I liked the fact that the program didn’t promise that.
After going through the program, I’m now able to do everything I did before getting injured. I’m back to doing Jiu-Jitsu (competing AND coaching), I’m able to play with my kids, and I don’t go to bed or wake up in pain. Hell, I went for a trail run a few weeks ago and my hips and back were totally fine.
I’m FUNCTIONAL again and I can honestly say that the MoveU program gave me my life back. My goal this year is to continue to improve in Jiu-Jitsu and compete in more tournaments, as well as continue living pain-free. MoveU gave me the tools to fix my own s**t without being afraid of my pain or diagnoses. I’m really grateful to the MoveU team for everything they do for busted up people like me. You guys are amazing.
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