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Find the root cause
A deep dive into movement, strength, mobility, and the demands of your sport. We pinpoint exactly what is causing the pain. And why it keeps coming back.
Lifting Injuries
Not Able to Lift like you used to?
We help Fort Collins lifters and CrossFit athletes eliminate pain, fix movement breakdowns, and hit new PRs without guesswork or setbacks. Real gym. Hands-on.
We get it
You train hard.
Pain isn’t part of the program.
Whether you are dialing in Olympic lifts, grinding through a strength cycle, or trying to stay consistent in CrossFit, pain and nagging tightness should not be part of the process. You deserve a body that performs at the same level as your mindset. We help lifters fix what is actually wrong so they can train the way they want to.
Diagnosis
Pain is the signal.
Movement breakdown is the cause.
Lifting demands precision, mobility, stability, and control. When one piece is off, everything upstream and downstream compensates. The shoulder pinches on overhead work. The hip impinges in the hole. The low back rounds under a deadlift. These are not accidents. They are the body showing you exactly where the system broke down.
Lifting exposes weak links fast.
Most lifting injuries come from mobility restrictions in hips, shoulders, or the spine, poor bracing and midline control, asymmetries or compensations that have been building undetected, and technique breakdown under fatigue or increasing volume.
Overloading too fast without a proper strength foundation is the most common catalyst. We identify the weak link, solve it, and rebuild you stronger than before.
Here is what we look for.
- +Hip and ankle mobility restrictions that compromise squat depth and deadlift positioning.
- +Midline and bracing deficits that allow the spine to move when it should be locked.
- +Shoulder and thoracic mobility gaps that limit overhead and front rack positions.
Most lifters are told to back off, reduce load, or stop doing the movements that matter to them. For serious athletes, that is not a solution. It is a plateau.
We find the root cause.
Who we help
Athletes who train hard and expect results.
We help Fort Collins barbell athletes, CrossFit athletes, functional fitness athletes, and recreational lifters who refuse to let pain dictate their training.
If any of this sounds familiar.
- +Shoulder pain with pressing or overhead work.
- +Hip impingement or pinching in squats.
- +Low back pain with deadlifts or cleans.
- +Knee pain during squats, box jumps, or pistols.
- +Wrist pain in the front rack or handstands.
- +Midline instability or rib flare.
- +Post-injury rebuilding and return to lifting.
Whether you are chasing a PR or just trying to train consistently without something flaring up. We fix what is limiting you and build the foundation that lets you keep going.
You stay in your sport.
What we treat
From technique breakdowns to post-surgical return.
- +Shoulder pain with pressing or overhead lifts
- +Hip impingement in squats or cleans
- +Low back pain with deadlifts or Olympic lifts
- +Knee pain with squats and plyometrics
- +Wrist and elbow irritation
- +Midline instability and core control deficits
- +Return to lifting after surgery
- +Performance training and movement optimization
Should I see a PT?
FIND THE CAUSE. FIX THE PROBLEM. GET BACK TO LIFE.
When you are dealing with a lifting injury, you might wonder whether you should back off, modify, or just push through it. Here is the honest answer for athletes.
PT is the most effective first step when:
- +Pain during squats, deadlifts, presses, or Olympic lifts.
- +Discomfort that shows up only at heavier loads or higher volume.
- +Lingering pain that limits strength, confidence, or progress.
- +Repeated flare-ups when you return to lifting.
- +Injuries that have not improved with rest or self-programming.
Lifting injuries are often driven by movement mechanics, load management, strength imbalances, and technique breakdowns, not just tissue damage. By identifying the root cause and rebuilding strength with proper mechanics, most lifters can train through recovery, avoid unnecessary imaging or injections, and return to lifting heavier with more confidence.
Talk to us first.
The Upslope Method
Four phases. One outcome.
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Reduce pain, restore function quickly
Hands-on therapy, targeted mobility, graded loading. You feel relief in the first sessions, not the eighth. And you understand what changed.
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Build strength, control & durability
Movement quality is restored. Now we build the foundation that keeps it. Real strength work in the gym to restore tolerance to load.
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Unlock peak performance
Coached back through your sport-specific demands until you train with confidence again.
Patient story
From sidelined to back in competition.
“I hurt myself in a CrossFit competition and couldn't put weight on my leg. Brady had me back in competition within four or five months — and the whole team bought into my goals.”
Beki · CrossFit Athlete
Proof
We have done this work. A lot.
- 1500+
- Patients Helped
- 225+
- Google Reviews
- 90%
- Success Rate
At UpSlope, we pride ourselves on an active approach to rehab. You will never hear us tell you to stop the things you love, because we get it. You want to stay in the gym, on the trail, on the court. Not on the sidelines.
Questions
Before you reach out.
Do I need a referral?
No. Direct access in Colorado means you can come straight to us. No doctor visit first.
How long does lifting injury rehab take?
Most lifters are back to full training in 8 to 12 weeks. Post-surgical cases vary. We will know after the first session and will program around what you can still do.
What sets us apart?
We train inside your sport. We assess under load, in the squat, under the bar. Lifting injuries need to be solved where they happen, not on a plinth.
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Get your training back.
Stay in your sport, get out of pain, build the body you want.