No! Our program helps to change the way you move and think about movement. This program is really for anyone who wants to master the movements of their body!

The short answer to this question is, Yes. If you have a body, then Pain Academy is for you! As far as surgeries go, such as fusions, discectomies, joint replacements, etc,. The important thing to note is that you still have an entire body around these surgeries that needs to be addressed to prevent or reduce needing further medical treatment.

When it comes to the unique imbalances that you have, whether that be Scoliosis, anterior pelvic tilt, hip hike, etc, our online programs will absolutely address your needs, no matter how your body has uniquely deviated from its natural design. Every position and movement in our program is natural and restorative in nature. We are targeting the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system to show your body that it can be balanced and functional again. Our flagship online program, The Movement Program, is designed to dynamically adapt to how your body responds to our tests, and what problems are most pressing. Everyone goes through the program, but no two people go through it the same way.

We recommend diving into The Movement Program and connecting with one of our coaches to figure out specific modifications for any limitations you might have.

The Movement Program is designed to dynamically adapt to how your body responds to our tests, and what problems are most pressing. Everyone goes through the program, but no two people go through it the same way.

Every week within the program, you will be taking notes, answering questions, and rating movement routines based on your experience. All of this data is collected into a system we call the “Schedule Builder.” Based on your data, the Schedule Builder will give you movement routines that are best catered to your needs. This is why everyone and anyone, despite your unique history, can thrive within our online program. We’re confident you’ll reach your goals, which is why we also offer a 90 day back guarantee which you can read here if you aren’t completely blown away by our methodology.

The Movement Program is a year-long process, and each day is laid out for you with exactly what you need to be doing to reach your goals. Yes, we literally mean every single day, 7 days a week, every week, for 52 weeks, you are assigned a movement routine to practice self care. The first step of joining the program is completing The Pain Assessment Toolkit, which takes about a week to complete.

Once you graduate to The Movement Program, there are 5 Phases to complete, totalling, at minimum one calendar year. That’s why we call this a “lifetime” program – because you can literally use it and re-use it for the rest of your life.

In Phase 1, the first 8 weeks take anywhere from 15-25 minutes to complete each day, as we practice restoring basic functions and getting you in the habit of having a daily self care routine. After those first 8 weeks, the movement routines become more detailed and challenging based on your specific needs and average around 45 minutes a day.

Every week within the program, you will be taking notes, answering questions, and rating movement routines based on your experience. All of this data is collected into a system we call the “Schedule Builder.” Based on your data, the Schedule Builder will give you movement routines that are best catered to your needs. This is why everyone and anyone, despite your unique history, can thrive within our online program. We’re confident you’ll reach your goals, which is why we also offer a 90 day back guarantee which you can read here if you aren’t completely blown away by our methodology.

To work through The Movement Program you will need..

Yoga Blocks – $8.99
Fabric Belt – $7.99
A chair or ottoman that you have around the house
A floor and some wall space to use for various positions and exercises

That’s it! Barely any extra costs! 🙂

For context, The Movement Program is not a “membership” program. It is a lifetime program. This means that when you join, you own the program (and all future updates) for life. Upon completion of Phase 5 of The Movement Program, you have 3 options:

Option 1: Keep doing exactly what you are doing. At this point you will have spent over a year in The Movement Program developing a well-rounded schedule comprised of movements and routines that help you as an individual move and feel your best. These movement routines are all uniquely selected based on how your body has responded throughout the entire program. This is your final active schedule which will be the last four weeks of Phase 5. This schedule can be repeated for a very long time, even years, to continue developing and maintaining proper function.

Option 2: Go through the entire Movement Program again. This won’t be like starting at day 1 again. If you choose this path, you’d progress through the program in an entirely different way. Your body, and your mindset, have transformed after having done it the first time. Even if you’re still experiencing some of the same problems that brought you here, your physiology is different. That means, you are not going to have the same experience the second time around, because The Movement Program dynamically changes with each phase based on which routines and movements make a positive impact on your body. Going through the program a second time will likely result in an entirely different schedule comprised of different routines focused on different parts of your body. And with that understanding, you can quite literally go through The Movement Program for the rest of your life. This is truly an endless practice

A key element of The Movement Program is that it dynamically adapts to how you respond to the movement routines we give you. This creates an effective and individualized experience for your body which helps you to accomplish your unique goals. You could have a spouse or family member follow along with you in The Movement Program, they just would not receive the same individualized experience as you will. That said, they will absolutely benefit from the routines because every movement routine in this program addresses the entire body in a specific, powerful and effective way.

Yes, you can. In fact, unless specific exercises you’re doing are causing you serious pain, we recommend you don’t change anything in your current exercise routines. We don’t want you to give up the activities you love doing. We want you to continue doing what you love and then see how those activities change for you as our program starts to positively impact your body.

Sometimes there are exceptions to this. Here is how you can evaluate what is and isn’t right for you: In the Pain Assessment Toolkit, you will learn how to assess your functionality and underlying issues. As you learn how to effectively assess your function, start testing and using your assessments before and after whatever fitness activity you do. If you find that something you are doing is making your function considerably worse, or painful, then you may want to consider removing this specific activity from your routines until your body gains enough function from working through our programs to continue doing this activity in a more functional way.

Our online program is designed for anyone who has a human body and wants to feel better! We’re well known for helping people who have been struggling with bodily pain, bodily limitations, injury, muscle imbalance, misaligned joints, scoliosis, lordosis, botched surgery, and the list goes on and on. That said, our online program is also designed to help healthy people prevent future injury, avoid future surgery, and show up their best to work out, compete in sports, and be better at life in general!

The Movement Program is laid out week by week, day by day. Each day you are given a movement routine that you are to complete. The movement routines are presented as videos, where our founder Vinny guides you through the exact sequence. It’s literally like having Vinny there with you. All you have to do is click “play” on the video and follow along while Vinny shows you exactly what to do, giving helpful tips, cues, and coaching you as if he was there with you in person. All of your progress throughout The Movement Program is guided by the program itself so that all guess work is taken out for you.