Individual Testimonials
Hello Rick,
Thank you for responding to my question about the video clip code. I was able to access the videos and found them extremely helpful. I am so glad I ordered your book. After two and a half years of severe pain on the left side of my head, around my left eye and a weird, extreme feeling of discomfort deep in my nose (a symptom I have not come across despite all my research, doctor's visits, etc) I read your book, did the all fours rocking stretch numerous times just this past Wednesday and the hand on head position, and now Saturday I am on day 4 of living pain free. You have literally given me my life back. I had in the fall of 2007 been on 3 antibiotics for what was assumed to be a sinus infection, then a negative sinus CT, visit to an ENT which included scoping up my nose, CT of my brain, an MRI and MRA of my brain, an MRI of my neck, onto a neurologist who insisted I had migraines, despite my telling her it was not a headache I have, but head pain (there is a difference) physical therapy appointments which caused increased pain due to aggressive massaging of trigger points, many chiropractic visits which did offer some relief, 4 months of yoga, and acupuncture which bring me to Dec. of 2009. I was just past Monday suffering from depression and despair thinking that this would be the rest of my life. I am 52 years old and before this in great health. Yours was the 4th book I have purchased on neck pain, but the only one that even mentioned the scapular and shoulder as being a probable cause. My husband is so happy that I have found an answer he has actually mentioned flying me to Colorado to be seen by you. I anxiously await the film clips that I have ordered and intend to continue the exercises. I have never written any kind of testimonial before but felt I needed to express my thanks to you. Your book has become my bible! Thank you again. Christine
Dear Rick:
I can not thank you enough for the individualized treatment that you provided to manage my neck and back issues.
Your innovative therapy was surprisingly effective to treat acutely the common problems related to bad posture and musculoskeletal pain.
I hope your novel techniques can be spread to others in your area so they can also learn how to apply them to their patients.
Sincerely.
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Fernando J. Kim, MD, FACS
Chief of Urology, DHMC
Director of Minimally Invasive Urological Oncology,
Tony Grampsas Cancer Center, UCHSC.
Associate Professor of Surgery/Urology, UCHSC.
I have had lower back pain for years, aggravated recently by increased exercise. During my Z-line session, Rick diagnosed the underlying issue
(pelvic rotation), explained in clear terms how the rotation caused my pain, and how poor posture was exacerbating it. Rick showed me stretches
and exercises I could do at home for both short-term relief and long-term correction. Within one day of performing the stretches and changing my
posture, my pain was gone and I am equipped with the knowledge to keep it away.
It is a treat to work with someone who is passionate about his work and
dedicated to helping others help themselves.
I really couldn't be happier - thank you, Rick!
Emily Moore
I started seeing Rick after many months of back, arm, and just all over muscle aches and pain. I'm only 46 and thought I should not feel this bad, and do not want these problems as I do grow older. A very good friend of mine recommended Rick, so I made the appointment. After just 2 visits I noticed a big improvement, the pain factor was minor and I now knew how to address it to ease it. Now after 4 visits, I feel so much better, I have a simple routine to keep myself in check, and now, am working on a strength program with Rick to keep my body strong as I do get older.
If you want to feel good and stay that way, make the first appointment, you won't regret it!
Sandy Gill :)
I am very excited about my new pain-free lifestyle since seeing Rick. I have had chronic back pain for over ten years, and have seen several chiropractors, trainers, massage & physical therapists. I have a physically demanding job, and an active lifestyle, both of which have suffered due to constant pain.
Rick's analysis was extremely thorough. For the first time, someone was not only confident that they could take the pain away, but explained why the pain was there. As it turned out, the answers were in places no one had suggested before. After the first visit the pain was significantly improved.
The most impressive thing about my treatment was that instead of just manually fixing me, he gave me exercises to fix the problem. With a little commitment, I now have the tools to be pain free forever. That is a breath of fresh air. I can't recommend Rick's services enough, and will definitely be back.
Marni Welch
I visited neurologists, physical therapists and chiropractors. I tried massage and bio-feedback to treat my severe migraine and tension headaches. Rick was the only one to successfully address the complicated set of issues causing my chronic pain. For the first time in 15 years, I am pain-free!
Sarah Porter Osborn
The Z-line approach has given me all body strength and fitness--so I'm ready for just about any sport--and just more fit for everyday living. Rick has provided so many thoughtful solutions to inevitable aches, pains and injuries--and made it fun and challenging.
Cathey M. Finlon
CEO, McClain Finlon Advertising
A few years ago, my back pain had reached the point where I needed to do something if I wanted to continue to participate in any type of physical activity. I had enjoyed golfing, skiing, jogging and a number of other activities, however I had reached the point where I couldn't enjoy any of these without a lot of pain. If I played a round of golf, I was in pain on virtually every shot and suffered for the next couple of days. I needed to do something so I started looking at options. I spoke with my Doctor and was referred for a couple of injections, I then tried therapy, and neither worked. Although not something I wanted to do, I seriously began to look at surgery as a last resort. A friend who was working with Rick recommended that I give him a try. This turned out to be great advice as once I started working with Rick on rehab and a strengthening program, the pain virtually disappeared. Now if pain does come back, I know why and what I need to do to fix it. I recently spent eight days, in Ireland, playing golf, pain free. This is something I wouldn't have thought possible before I started working with Rick.
Bob D.
I have been working with Rick Olderman since 1997, not only for fitness but also rehabilitation of assorted injuries along the way. Rick has guided my “comebacks” from back surgery, a broken neck, and finally, shoulder surgery. And through it all Rick has been able to help me improve my fitness and performance levels.
Working out with Rick is a rewarding experience for me. Rick is constantly observing my movement patterns and posture to identify the problems that have caused ongoing back, hip, and shoulder pain. Problems that I was never aware of that were impacting my daily quality of life, and limiting my physical activity. More importantly, Rick worked with me to understand and correct these issues. We have used weight and strength training, aerobic conditioning, Pilates, core training, spinning, massage, balance training, and stretching routines to help me improve my overall fitness and decrease the pain associated with physical activity.
The benefits to me have been substantial. Before working with Rick I had given up skiing due to back problems. My golf game was suffering due to constant back pain and spasm episodes. Now I enjoy both sports again, without pain or limitations. Best of all, my wife says I am no longer a “big grouch” from dealing with pain all of the time. Life is good!
Dick F.
Z-Line Training, Rick Olderman, overall and complete balanced fitness....these are things I think of when I look in the mirror and realize the transformation that has taken place over my tenure as one of Rick's platinum-treated clients. As a weekly client of Rick's, not only do I benefit from his concentrated attention to my physical well-being and development, but also from his natural intuition in taking into account my weaknesses and strengths, and perfecting those areas in my body.
I recollect a time, many times, when I would daydream of trim thighs, defined biceps, and a washboard abdomen....and now I have it, all of these, as well as balance and improved flexibility, and it is in deep thanks to Rick's attention and extensive knowledge of his vocation, his encouragement and belief in making me the kind of person I had only yearned to be. Rick keeps abreast of current fads, ideas, diets, exercises, stretches, and all of this only adds to the value I've received in spending one hour a week with Rick.
A 100% satisfied platinum-treated client,
Michelle O'Dorisio
For many years now I had suffered from chronic lower back pain, bouts of sciatica, and occasionally sudden, acute jolts of pain that shot down my legs and caused me to collapse on the spot. Then, when I began to experience numbness and frequent pains in my hands and arms, I saw several physicians who said I had carpal tunnel syndrome. They told me that the carpal tunnel and lower back problems were aggravated by osteoarthritis. The doctors treated me for these conditions, but with discouraging results. The drugs either made me disoriented and drowsy or nauseous. Wrist braces seemed in time to make things worse and their other treatments all seemed marginal and temporary. So after a considerable investment of time and money, I decided to seek help elsewhere. The treatments I received first from a chiropractor and later form an acupuncturist rendered equally short-term, disappointing results.
I was resigned to just having to learn how to adapt and live with these degenerative physical conditions until my friend, Rick Olderman, called me. He said that he had been rethinking the ways conditions such as mine were customarily treated and had come up with some theories about who to treat them more effectively. He wanted to know if I would be his test subject and, knowing Rick to be a talented and skilled physical therapist who I respected and trusted, I readily agreed.
Over the course of the past several months, seeing Rick on a regular basis in his office as well as doing my best to follow his instructions for exercises daily at home, I can happily say that I have made measurable progress in a number of significant directions. Notably, I have ceased experiencing the chronic lower back pain, sciatica and other symptoms that had been with me for years. These left after two to three visits. In addition I no longer lose precious hours of sleep each night, when I would be awakened with sharp pains in my arms and swelling and numbness in my hands. Because of these very real improvements in my physical health, I’ve become optomistiic that other long-term results may be possible. In fact just last week for the first time in 8 years, I felt sensation in one of my fingers.
It’s difficult to fully express the appreciation and the gratitude I feel for Rick Olderman as both a gifted and insightful physical therapist, as well as a friend. He is one of those remarkable and rare individuals who has the courage, diligence and independence of mind to “think out of the box”. I believe that the quality that makes Rick’s treatments so effective is in the way he looks beyond symptoms and seeks deeper root causes to address. In sum, hi has managed to help me in a matter of months the way all other physicians and practitioners I went to in past years, failed to.
Ron Chidester
At the suggestion of a mutual friend and after dealing with severe back pain for a long time, I finally went to see Rick about 2 months ago. I can’t describe how happy I am with all he has done for me!
I was diagnosed with severe stenosis and spondylolisthesis about 5 years ago and was told that immediate surgery was my only option for possible pain relief. Not being willing to accept that as my only choice, I sought a second opinion, which was essentially the same except for the immediacy of the surgery. In the interim, I’ve tried physical therapy, spinal steroid injections, treatment by an Osteopath, yoga and ongoing pilates sessions. All of these provided some degree of relief, but nothing significant and nothing enduring. I was about to give up and schedule the surgery when I began to see Rick.
He has taken more time to do a careful and thorough diagnosis than all of the others combined! He’s very knowledgeable and thoughtful about what he does and explains all of the complicating factors to me in a way that a layman can understand. This has helped me to be able to help myself. His comprehensive approach, supported by his extensive and diverse background, enables him to discover the causes, not merely treat the symptoms of what for me is a combination of muscular/skeletal issues, injury, and bad habits over a number of years.
With his help, I’m experiencing much less pain than before and have actually had pain-free days for the first time in years. Surgery is no longer in my plan! In terms of all the activities I had given up, his philosophy is “I want you to get your life back” …and it’s working. You’ll find him to be serious about fixing things, but fun to work with. He’ll work you hard, but you’ll enjoy it and it will work.
Finally, Rick is a wonderful, caring person who not only has the knowledge and skills to help but who seems to understand how we feel. He has a great deal of empathy and a kind, supportive manner about him. You’ll respect him as a professional and like him as a person! I guarantee it!!!
Ellen Bartlett
Rick helped me greatly with his skills and knowledge by removing pain from areas of my body where I experienced it. I practice yoga regularly so I am in pretty good shape, but Rick filled in the missing pieces from my training. I have supreme confidence in his ability. I was impressed with how he was able to help me with my particular issues. He is very accessible and I am grateful to know him, and happy to recommend him highly.
Lois Turtledove
Just wanted to send a note of thanks to you both for (1) making it possible for me to work with Z-Line Training and (2) for making it work for me.
Rick Olderman was great… and checked the weakness and pain in my lower back. He… explained they how’s and what for’s and why’s for everything working as it should. He checked my shoe orthotics, as well, and, even though I thought I knew how to walk, I didn't. Rick showed me how to walk correctly, making sure I wasn't continuing in my bad habits.
The second visit was a confession on my part that I really hadn't done the exercises, finding lots of excuses why I was unable to do them (not enough time… etc.). Rick totally understood and said he could give me two exercises and that should help my back issues. Two very simple exercises AND...he retrained me how to walk.
I am thrilled to say that I no longer have lower back pain and I believe it is because of Rick's help and knowledge. Oh my goodness! What a difference it has made. I feel better; I stand taller; I truly have more energy to continue in my Pilates and Yoga classes and plan to also sign up for Tai Chi. Plus that, I've ordered some new shoe orthotics from him and I know they will help my posture and core.
If you need a recommendation, call me. I'd be happy to talk with anyone about my experience.
Shelly Erb
In training for our bike/run trip on the Colorado Trail we discovered that as we ran longer distances (5+ miles) we were experiencing knee pain during the run. After the run we would experience extreme soreness and limp around for days. Rick was able to diagnose the issues we were having as actually coming from our hips--not our knees.
Rick gave us exercises that would help us to strengthen and use the correct muscles. By doing these exercises every day we have been able to correct the problems we were having during our training runs. We are now able to run 5 to 7 miles without pain during or after the run.
This fall Melinda began to develop heel spurs. Rick gave her some stretches and strengthening exercises to do. Within one week of doing these exercises 5 times a day her heel spur pain was reduced greatly. Soon, by continuing the exercises, the heel spurs will be completely gone.
Rick has been a wonderful and knowledgeable help. He specializes in solving the problem instead of treating the symptoms. We are very grateful for his help and would recommend him to anyone.
Doug & Melinda McCaw
Hi Rick,
I just wanted to tell you that I had some tingling and numbness in my fingers on my right hand this morning, and it is usually indicative of a pinched nerve, at least it has always been that in the past. So, I did my stretching exercises that you gave me, and my tingling and numbness went away immediately! I also did a bit of painting touch up on the ceiling in one of our rooms to get that piece completed so I could put the room back together again. It usually tightens me up for a few weeks, and it started to do this again, and I did some more reps of my exercises and it has begun to loosen up again.
I just wanted to say thank you! I am not giving up on these exercises ever! I am learning how to adjust the angle of my neck so that I can keep a long easy neck, and not have the tension build. So much benefit!
I just wanted to say thank you!
Doniese :)
I had severe tennis elbow pain for approximately two years, and had tried several unsuccessful practitioners and their associated recommendations for treatment with the obvious goal to eliminate it. The growing pain affected everything I did—I couldn’t even lift my hand to my mouth or button my shirt without pain. A surgeon operated on my elbow which provided mild relief, but my elbow was still a long way from norm and ready for action. A personal trainer recommended I see Rick who, in just a few sessions, immediately got me on track and completely eliminated my elbow pain. My elbow pain is now gone and my life back to norm, I can’t thank him enough!
Gary Blohm
I had severe hip pain for since 2002 after playing golf in Ireland. It interfered with golf, basketball, exercise, and general daily living. Often I couldn’t sleep because of the pain. Doctors were ready to operate when I decided to give Rick a try. It is completely gone now and I’m playing sports without any discomfort as well as sleeping at night.
John O’Dorisio
