From Limping to Living: Athletes Hip Recovery with TSR Method
By Shane Dowd , CES, CMP
For years, Lorenzo—a lifelong athlete—defined himself by movement.
From sprinting in his teens to staying active through running, lifting, and gym work into his 30s, fitness wasn’t just a habit—it was part of who he was.
But that identity was shaken when a sharp, stabbing pain in his left adductor signaled something was deeply wrong.
The Downward Spiral
It started subtly: lateral hip pain on the left side, which he brushed off as tightness or overuse. But then came the moment he couldn’t ignore—while squatting at the gym, he felt a sudden, knife-like jolt in his hip.
Still, he pressed on. He went to doctors. Got X-rays.
The initial diagnosis? “Your hips aren’t in perfect shape.”
But there was no clear answer—no label, no solution. The pain didn’t go away.
Eventually, an MRI revealed the full picture: bilateral hip impingement.
Both hips. Labral damage.
The kind of diagnosis that makes even the most dedicated athlete wonder: “Is this the end?”
“I was really desperate… I’ve been an athlete all my life, and now I thought—That’s it. I’m retiring. Just swimming for the rest of my life.”
Trying Everything (and Getting Nowhere)
Lorenzo went all in on recovery.
He tried:
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Weekly physical therapy
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Osteopathy
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Massage
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Pain-relief injections
Some helped briefly, but nothing lasted.
And still that sharp adductor pain persisted. Even walking could cause a limp. Sitting was uncomfortable. Running? Out of the question.
“I was still working, but I’d be in pain just from standing or sitting too long. And the right hip, even though it wasn’t as bad, started acting up too—maybe psychosomatic, but it was real.”
A New Hope: Discovering the TSR Method
Frustrated, Lorenzo began searching for something different—something that actually addressed the root cause. That’s when he came across content about the TSR Method on Instagram.
It stood out immediately.
“It was more specific… more targeted. I could tell whoever made this had spent an incredible amount of time understanding the issue—not just talking about it, but actually solving it.”
He enrolled in the VIP Mentorship program, began doing deep stretching and self-massage three times per week, and…
Within two weeks, something shifted.
“I felt a massive, massive improvement. It was like magic.”
The Transformation: From Limping to Living
Before the TSR Method, Lorenzo couldn’t walk without discomfort.
After just weeks of consistent practice:
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He could walk and jog without limping
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He could work long hours without pain
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He even hiked 28 kilometers in Yosemite, clocking nearly 40,000 steps—pain-free.
“I’m 37 now, and honestly… I feel better than I did at 32 or 33 when all this started.”
Why the TSR Method Worked (When Nothing Else Did)
According to Lorenzo, the difference comes down to empowerment and precision.
“Most therapists give you general advice, but this method treats everyone as an individual. Hip impingement shows up differently for different people—and the TSR Method gets that.”
More than that, it teaches you how to become your own best therapist.
“You can’t rely on someone else to fix this for you. You need to do the work—but you need the right system and the right tools. This gave me both.”
There Is Hope
What began as a devastating diagnosis turned into a comeback story.
Lorenzo didn’t just get his hips back—he got his life back.
“There is hope out there. You just need to find someone who truly understands this condition… and teaches you how to fix it yourself.”
Want to Start Your Own Comeback?
If you're dealing with hip pain or hip impingement, and you want a step-by-step system to help you finally fix it, check out:
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✅ The Hip Fix Program — The DIY program to get pain-free
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✅ 1-on-1 VIP Coaching — For personalized mentorship and daily accountability
Because you shouldn’t have to live in pain. And you can get back to doing what you love.
About The Author
Shane Dowd, CES, CMP is the owner/founder of GotROM.com. He is also a sports performance & mobility coach specializing in injury prevention and flexibility for athletes.