Case Study: How Mathias Rebuilt His Body (and Life) Through Raw Motion Fitness

Written By Brendan Turner

From Chronic Pain to Functional Freedom: A Story of Process, Patience, and Progress

Before Mathias Jønsson started working with me, he was stuck.

Years of chronic pain in his neck, back, and hips had left him physically drained, mentally foggy, and emotionally defeated. He could barely work, couldn’t play football—the game he loved—and found it nearly impossible to enjoy time with friends or family.

“I could function for a couple of hours, and then I was done for the day.”

The pain was robbing him of his life—and he wasn’t just sitting around waiting for it to go away.

Mathias had already spent six years researching different methods. He had tried physiotherapy, massage, rehab programmes—everything short of surgery.

He even flew to the UK to be assessed by a practitioner.

Eventually, like many others, he discovered Functional Patterns and purchased the 10-Week Online Course. But he found himself overwhelmed. The terminology was complex, the methods unfamiliar, and he lacked feedback on whether he was doing it right.

That’s where we connected.

The Start of Something Different

Mathias discovered me on YouTube and reached out on Instagram. He’d already bought the FP 10-Week Course but felt confused and stuck. The structure and coaching were missing—and without guidance, he wasn’t progressing.

So we booked a 90-minute Movement Screening & Consultation to assess his structure and uncover the root of the problem.

“What surprised me most was how much we trained my brain—not just my muscles.”

 

Even online, I was able to analyse his posture, breathing patterns, and joint mechanics. I recorded the session and sent it back to him, annotated with specific insights about his ribcage compression, spinal shift, and muscular imbalances.

 

From there, we booked a second 90-minute Kickstart Session to build his personal plan. This was the foundation for his programme inside The Core Method.

Diagnosing the Structure

 

Mathias’s case was unique: at rest, he appeared relatively symmetrical. But once he activated his muscles, a dramatic spinal shift and ribcage deviation to the left became obvious.

 

He had developed patterned compensations that were locking him into dysfunction.

 

Instead of jumping into intense drills or forced spinal rotations, we slowed everything down:

  • Intra-abdominal pressure training to rebuild his foundation

  • Myofascial release work to relieve tension blocking ribcage expansion

  • Sagittal plane fundamentals to teach his body new neurological patterns

 

As a Human Foundations Practitioner, my role isn’t just to give exercises—it’s to help clients understand their structure and how to change it for life.

Structure. Feedback. Consistency.

 

What made the biggest difference in Mathias’s transformation?

 

Visual learning - We used Zoom screen recordings, screenshots, and annotations so he could see what was happening in his body.

Progressive feedback loops - He received clear programming inside a dedicated app, with video links, cues, and space for reflection.

Strategic progression - We moved slowly from stability drills to more dynamic exercises, only introducing spinal rotation once his alignment could handle it.

 

“The moment I watched back a video of myself and something just clicked… I finally felt the change in my body. I think the way Brendan explains things helps a lot because he is able to explain complex things very simply.”

 

This is the difference between just exercising… and actually correcting dysfunction.

Real Results

After four months of consistent work, Mathias saw a complete shift in his body and life:

  • ✅ Drastic reduction in daily pain

  • ✅ Significant improvement in scoliosis-related symptoms

  • ✅ Full return to football—scoring goals and increasing stamina

  • ✅ Increased energy, better breathing, and recovery

  • ✅ Confidence through the roof

 

“Now I can be outside all day. I can relax. I can breathe better. Everything in my life is better.”

Why This Worked

Mathias didn’t just follow a plan. He committed to a system—a system that gave him:

  • A strong foundation (not a quick fix)

  • Accountability and feedback

  • Clarity in how to move and recover

  • A structure he could follow, reflect on, and repeat

The Raw Motion Fitness Difference

Some methodologies encourage clients to “figure it out” on their own.

But let’s be real: learning biomechanics is like learning a new language. Imagine trying to study something completely new—without any guidance, notes, or feedback. You’d be overwhelmed. You might give up.

 

That’s why I’ve built The Core Method to combine structured learning, personal coaching, and holistic transformation.

 

As someone who has recovered from chronic pelvic pain, lost over 140lbs, and rebuilt their life—this work is personal to me. And it’s why I believe everyone needs the right support structure to succeed.

 

“This isn’t just training. It’s education.”

Ready to Build Your Own Foundation?

 

If you’re struggling with pain, posture, movement—or just feel stuck and unsure where to start—Mathias’s story is proof that change is possible.

 

The first step? A free 20-minute call to see if The Core Method is right for you.

 

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Let’s build something that lasts.

Brendan Turner