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Well guided workout with good results
I have been using the app consistently for a few months. I’m doing the “neck” workout. The workout is 5-8 exercises, guided by a rhythmic tone. I start the exercise and close my eyes to follow the tones. Becomes almost meditative for me. This is not a cardio workout- but focused on flexibility and targeted muscle strengthening for the neck and upper back. Includes educational readings. I find this to be a well constructed program that has helped me physically and gives information worth thinking about. Importantly- the program is working for me. My arthritic neck and shoulders hurt less and my range of motion has increased. I am staying with the program because it doesn’t take long, I’m feeling better, and I learned I can do something positive to minimize and manage my discomfort without reaching for the Tylenol 😀 About a year later: I stopped doing the Hinge program after a hip replacement limited my mobility for activity for a number of weeks. After 3 months I recognized that I missed the program - my old symptoms of stiffness and limited range of motion were creeping back into my neck and shoulders. Feeling better back on the program.Show lessJLJ2615
Developer Response
Hi JLJ2615, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We always love to hear from our participants and greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We are happy to hear how all the components of the program are helping you conquer your upper body pain and increase your range of motion. We’re glad to be able to partner with you on this journey towards better joint health! Best, Iliana from Hinge Health SupportLife-changing
After 3 reconstructive knee surgeries, I eventually became bone-on-bone with severe arthritis. My orthopedic surgeon told me I couldn’t do any weight bearing activities, weightlifting or even swimming. His advice for treatment was to wait till the pain got so bad I could not stand it and then he’d do a knee replacement. I was 38.
Within a few months of starting Hinge, I had increased flexibility, was doing weight bearing exercises without pain and my daily pain was noticeably less. After 6 months, there was drastic improvement in mobility, strength and pain reduction. I have tried many different PT programs and exercises but there is something about the way this program is designed that led to different results. Even after falling off and not maintaining my therapy rhythm for a period, my pain never returned to what it was and I maintained much of my flexibility. But I’m back on the wagon again bc it literally has changed my life.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!Show lessWestvolley
Developer Response
Thank you so much for sharing your incredible journey with us! We're beyond thrilled to hear that Hinge Health has made such a positive impact on your life. It's truly amazing to hear about the increased flexibility, pain reduction, mobility, and strength you've experienced. Keep up the great work, and we're here to support you every step of the way. You're an inspiration to us all! Sincerely, Jess from Hinge Health SupportHelps loosen me up each morning
Hinge Health eases you into exercises in a gentle manner, but even the shortest exercise playlists help loosen the joints and muscles for the day when done in the morning. I love the communication with my health coach and the accessibility of my Physical Therapist. When I start to get stiff or feel pain throughout the day and can’t get away from my desk, I’ll do just a couple of the seated exercises and feel some relief until I’m able to get up and go for a walk.
Many of the articles are helpful, too. In the beginning, I felt like they were just a ploy by the insurance companies to convince a person to avoid surgery, but now I feel like they were there to encourage me to keep going and not give up. They’ve also gotten much more concrete in the advice given, so I no longer groan when they pop up and instead, I actually seek out information that relates to my situation.
You have to be committed to getting better so that you complete your playlists on a regular basis (at least 3 times per week, I’d say), but if you can add it to your morning or bedtime routine, it really will help reduce your pain.Show lessDelros
Developer Response
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that Hinge Health has been helping you loosen up each morning and providing relief throughout the day. We're glad you appreciate the communication with your health coach and the accessibility of your physical therapist. It's great to know that the seated exercises have been effective when you're unable to step away from your desk. We're also glad that the articles have been helpful and that you see their value in encouraging you to keep going. We appreciate your commitment to completing your playlists regularly and we're delighted to hear that it has been reducing your pain. We look forward to continuing to partner with you on this journey! Best Regards, Jess from Hinge Health SupportFrom daily hip pain to occasionally
I was to the point of having severe nightly hip pain, burning pain! I would wake up several times a night due to that burning hip pain. My insurance offered to pay my full pt bill, so i figured if they were going to pay in full, there must be something to it. Signed up with Hinge and started immediately. The exercises were never difficult or painful, in fact I first thought they wouldn’t do any good because they were so easy. Working a week, I noticed a substantial decrease in pain, and was able to get through the night without the burning hip pain. My hip still ached, daily, but no where near the pain I was having. I went from an intolerable pain, to a manageable pain of which I would not go for surgery. After a few months of exercising every other day, I felt pretty good and slowed the days of exercising down to 2-3 a week, well before I knew it, I was getting that burning pain again. Started back on the other day routine, and within a couple of sessions, I was back on track and pain level was minimal. I can’t recommend Hinge Health more!Show lessExtremely upset sfvrygrgbf
Developer Response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Hinge Health has helped you manage your hip pain and improve your quality of life. It's great to know that the exercises were effective, even if they seemed easy at first. We appreciate your recommendation and we're here to support you on your journey to continued pain relief. Thank you again! Best regards, Jess from Hinge Health SupportLife changing with small steps
Hinge health came into my life about a year ago. I began the program along with other activities including physical therapy. Then last June I moved and messed up my ankle in the process. I could not or would not do much and I moved back to square—well, not 1 but square 2 or 3 for sure. I decided to revisit HH. I cannot say enough about the good support this app provides, all of the professional assistance, and the coaching. Daily reminders keep me mindful that if I can do nothing else I can squeeze in 10 min a day. I’m not going to escape without surgery, I feel. But if I can put it off at least 3 years I’ll be so grateful.
It’s been a little over a year and my ankle is almost well. I’m also on a medication that is supposed to help my mood and my joints. I think it is working. Bottom line, though, I’m doing so much better because of the constancy of Hinge Health. One of the greatest uses of technology ever!!Show lessGballard55
Developer Response
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing journey with us! We're thrilled to hear that Hinge Health has played such a positive role in your life. It's truly heartwarming to know that the program has provided you with good support, professional assistance, and coaching throughout your recovery. We're glad that our daily reminders have helped you stay on track, even when things got challenging. We celebrate your progress and are delighted to hear that your ankle is almost well after a year! The fact that you're also seeing improvements in your mood and joints is fantastic. Thank you for considering us as one of the greatest uses of technology ever. We're sincerely grateful to be a part of your journey! Best, Jess from Hinge Health SupportLeaps and bounds
I had been thinking about doing some kind of regular exercise for a while to help my back and ankle pain that are the result of mild scoliosis and psoriatic arthritis. After an intense bout of back pain I knew I had to do something or give up. I had received flyers in Hinge Health but never followed up - I didn’t know what it was. Well, it is a mild, app-driven exercise program targeted to GRADUALLY get your joints stronger. The exercises start slowly and easily and appeared to be tailored to your age and ability. I have been doing the exercises each week - at least three days a week (I usually do more) for a month and although I still have some very mild pain the difference between before and now is incredible. I wish I would have started sooner. I highly recommend Hinge Health. It had helped me so much! The articles are mostly interesting and the staff that you can send messages to respond well.Show lessGod's Cantor
Great app, needs considerations for exceptions
I have been using this app for over a month. Everything was going well and I had less pain and better mobility. I hit a small snag in my training and could not progress in my daily workouts. My PT told me to skip the daily playlists and go back to lower levels for a few days while healing. Sadly, the app does not take this into account. If you don’t use the daily playlist, you get no credit for your activity streaks or achievements. I wish that there was something in place to credit your daily work, even if it is not the daily playlists. Otherwise, I love this app and this program. EDIT: I found a way to change the levels on your daily playlist shortly after writing this review. Now my only minor wish is that that slider for your pain level would be a bit more precise. Maybe put numbers on it? SECOND EDIT: After taking time off due to a setback, I wanted a way to restart the program at day 1. The app does not account for this. *PLEASE* fix this! I’ve had a few people at HH give me ‘workarounds’ that don’t really help, so adding this feature would be incredibly useful.Show lessCherylSeptember
Developer Response
Hi CherylSeptember, We welcome opportunities to make improvements and we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. I've gone ahead and passed along your feedback to the appropriate team. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at help@hingehealth.com for individualized support in the future, we are always happy to help! Best regards, Jess from Hinge Health SupportActually amazing
This got added to my job’s benefit package so I have no idea how much it costs, but it’s literally perfect for me. I have diagnosed anxiety disorder/bi polar/adhd so public isn’t a real option for me in most cases and I’ve been wanting to add some form of stretching/yoga/tai chi to my life. I’m definitely stronger and more flexible and it absolutely helps when I’m overwhelmed/stressed out. Which is every day. So I use it every day. I was really surprised when the equipment showed up, everything is really good quality and I got a nice yoga mat included for free. I love being able to get a surprisingly good workout in without being stressed out about the people around me or what I look like doing it or anything. You get a real live coach which is really nice, if actually TOO communicative for me unfortunately. She was very nice though and really encouraging. And like, they don’t mind if you talk about things lol So yeah, I love it.Show lessForkMasterFlash
Developer Response
Hi ForkMasterFlash, Thank you so much for sharing your experience and feedback. We welcome opportunities to make improvements and we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and suggestions. We look forward to continuing to partner with you on this journey! Best, Jess from Hinge Health SupportMy New Normal
I started Hindge Health in 2022. At that time my back wasn’t in great shape. I had had a physical therapist tell me I had significantly lost a lot of my range of motion. I couldn’t afford to go through physical therapy twice a week nor could I take the time off work. I started Hindge Health hoping for a miracle and boy did I get one. I’ve learned so much about dealing with pain. I have almost no pain now. I was off the program for a few weeks due ti work demands. I put my back health on the back burner. I could tell a big decline in my mobility, stiffness and balance and the pain was starting to creep back into my daily activities. I’m back on the program and I hope I never stop practicing what I’ve learn. My coach Hyla has always been there in a non pushy way and I’m so grateful for her. This program really works trust me. I’ve since fallen and broken a vertebrae. It was severe enough to require surgery and I’m completely mended now. I am trying to get back into my routine with my exercises and other daily habits. I’m confident I will succeed.Show lessBrandnewgirl
Developer Response
Hi Brandnewgirl, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you've learned so much about dealing with pain, have almost no pain now, and coach Hyla has always been there in a non pushy way. We love to hear from our members and we are grateful to partner with you on your wellness journey. Sincerely, Jess from Hinge Health SupportReview from a 57 year old lady.
This program has giving me aValuable tool that I use daily to help me first of all get strong and second part stays dry. The more I put in to my exercises the more I get out of them. For example, gardening that used to be very hard for me because of my lower back pain, it still hurts just not as much and not as soon. I’m able to stay longer in the garden Garden
I’m not as afraid of pain as much as I was before now I believe there’s things I can do to control the rate of pain. in my circumstance, I will be living with pain forever. However, I think I have a lot of influence on how much pain I will have.
My coach has been a vital part of this, she seems to have figured out what I need physically and mindfully, and it’s been a positive influence through my whole journey. Never too pushy never disappoint it just gentle encouragement and understanding when I have fallen short my own set goals my coach is always there to answer questions.Show lessmcyarrish
Developer Response
Hi mcyarrish, Thank you for such a gracious review! We are happy to hear how the program is helping you in your daily life. We always love to hear from our members and greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We are happy to be able to partner with you on this journey! Best, Jess from Hinge Health Support
