By Ollie Emberson

Toby Resolved 2 Years of Elbow Pain (for good) in 5 Months

Introduction

Toby, a 40-year-old father and fitness coach, had been battling chronic elbow and shoulder pain for two years.

 

This wasn’t just an inconvenience—it disrupted his workouts, left him frustrated, and made him feel like his body was breaking down as he approached his mid-40s.

 

Toby tried everything:

 

  • Rehab protocols from YouTube and Squat University
  • Mobility exercises and stretching routines
  • Massage therapy and other temporary fixes

 

Despite fleeting improvements, the pain always came back.

 

His elbows ached on and off.

 

His shoulders ground with every movement. Training consistently or making meaningful progress felt impossible.

Sound familiar?

If you’re like Toby, you’ve tried every “fix” under the sun—physiotherapy, mobility work, corrective exercises.

 

And while you get short-term relief…

 

Your pain always returns.

 

Here’s the truth: Most approaches only treat symptoms, but they do not address the root cause.

 

And that’s why you end up stuck in a frustrating cycle of temporary fixes filled with setbacks.

 

And like Toby…

 

You need a holistic approach that focusses on improving the root problem that’s causing your pain.

A Smarter Approach

When Toby reached out…

 

He was concerned about his body’s long-term vitality. He didn’t just want to “manage” the pain; he wanted a permanent solution that let him train hard and confidently.

 

Instead of prescribing the usual stretching and mobility routines, we created a bespoke program tailored to Toby’s specific needs. 

 

He started seeing results quickly: 

So what exactly did we focus on? What was different?

 

I’ll tell you: 

 

  1. Root Cause Focus: We treated his pain as a symptom, and focussed on addressing what was actually causing the pain (ie. The underlying problem)

  2. Optimised biomechanics: We customised exercises to fit Toby’s body — which eliminated unnecessary pain, stress and wear and tear on his joints.

  3. Targeted strengthening: We identified weaknesses in his elbows and shoulders, then restored optimal mobility, strength, and function.

 

And on the service side of things…

 

I was there 24/7 to make real-time adjustments and problem solving to ensure Toby made continuous progress.

The Results

Within just 5 months:

 

  • Toby’s elbow pain was completely gone.
  • His shoulders stopped grinding.
  • He regained the confidence to train hard without fear of pain or setbacks.

 

But the real question is:
“Did these results last?”

 

One year later, Toby is stronger, leaner, and fitter than ever. He hasn’t had a single issue with his elbows or shoulders.

 

Here’s what he had to say: 

Your next step

If you’re struggling with persistent elbow or shoulder pain, and you’d like to achieve similar results to Toby…

 

You have two options:

 

  1. You can keep trying the same quick-fix band-aids that failed Toby, and likely still be stuck 6 months from now.

  2. Or you can take a smarter approach—address the root cause, fix your pain for good, and train with confidence knowing your body won’t hold you back.

 

What do you think?

 

If option 2 sounds like the right choice, it all starts with a free consultation to discuss your situation (book here).

 

I hope to speak with you soon.

Who Is Ollie?

 

Ollie is a performance and injury advisor trusted by athletes, biz owners and health optimisers.

 

In 2023 and 2024, 93% of Ollie’s clients recovered better AND faster than in-person physical therapy, osteo and more.

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