Engela’s Breakthrough: From Debilitating Pain to Zero Pain in Minutes
Engela arrived at my doorstep in excruciating pain—her face a mask of suffering, her steps slow and labored. She had been battling a lower back slipped disk, a condition that left her trapped in an endless cycle of discomfort. She described her pain as a level 8 to 10, nearly unbearable, making even the simple task of climbing my porch stairs an ordeal. I had to physically assist her up each step as she grimaced in agony.
Yet, within minutes, everything changed.
Seated in a chair with a backrest, Engela performed a targeted KineDek AI-CRT movement—shoulder extensions with resistance starting at chin height, pulling back as far as her scapula would allow. She did just 20 repetitions lasting about 90 seconds of this motion, using a vertical resistance setup.
When she stood up, the transformation was astonishing.
Her pain had completely vanished—from an 8–10 down to zero. Three days later, she confirmed that her pain had not returned. A week later she had a slight (level 3) but not debilitating pain which again dissipated after the session. However, she noted something intriguing: she felt a heightened awareness in the area of the slipped disk, as if she could sense it in a way she hadn’t before—but without pain.
The Science Behind Engela’s Recovery
The reason this worked lies in KineDek AI-CRT’s precision-driven muscle activation and neuromodulation. Unlike traditional resistance training, AI-CRT synchronizes resistance with the body’s natural muscle contractions, allowing for deep engagement of the Muscles in the Solar Plexus region and around the upper and middle spine—critical in spinal recovery.
Why Would Shoulder Extensions Relieve Her Lower Back Pain?
At first glance, it may seem strange that a shoulder extension exercise—an upper-body movement—eliminated lower back pain. However, the kinetic chain connection between the upper back, scapula, upper abdominals, diaphragm and spinal stabilizers is key:
Activation of the Thoracic Extensors & Scapular Muscles
The rhomboids, trapezius, posterior deltoids, and latissimus dorsi were all engaged in this movement. These muscles help reposition the scapula, which in turn influences spinal alignment.
Spinal Realignment & Decompression
The shoulder extension motion creates a pulling effect along the thoracic spine, which can lead to natural decompression of the lumbar region.
This redistributes tension away from the slipped disk, providing almost immediate relief.
Neuromodulation & Pain Gating
The mechanoreceptors in Engela’s back were stimulated by the controlled movement, sending non-painful signals to the spinal cord that effectively blocked the transmission of pain signals. This is referred to as Pain Gating.
Correcting Muscle Imbalances
Often, lower back pain is worsened by mid-back weakness. Engela’s exercise specifically activated the thoracic region, allowing for better posture and reducing compensatory strain in the lower back.
Pain Gating is the same principle used in pain therapies like TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), but with a functional, strength-based approach which also stimulate deep muscle endocrine activity via myokines, which directly impacts chronic inflammation (unlike TENS) as well as structural muscle growth and activation which assists in restoring the functionality of the entire spine and associated muscle such as obliques, glutes and abdominals, which restores structural and functional integrity.
Why Some People Feel Sensation Without Pain
Some people, like Engela, experience a heightened sensation in an area of prior pain rather than continued discomfort. This is due to how the nervous system recalibrates itself after pain is removed:
Residual sensory input: The nervous system can retain awareness of a previously painful area, but without the activation of nociceptors (pain receptors), the sensation is not perceived as pain.
Neural plasticity: The brain is essentially relearning how to process movement and sensation without associating it with pain.
Improved circulation & proprioception: Increased blood flow to the area can heighten the body’s awareness of it, much like when a limb “wakes up” after being asleep.
This differs from simply having a high pain tolerance, which is when the brain still receives pain signals but processes them with reduced distress. Instead, these individuals do not experience pain because the nociceptive pathways are bypassed or recalibrated, effectively changing how the body perceives discomfort.
How This Differs from Conventional Painkillers
Engela had taken strong pain medication earlier that day with no significant effect. Most pain medications work by blocking pain signals in the brain, rather than addressing the source of pain itself. This includes opioids, which are highly addictive because they alter brain chemistry to mute pain perception, rather than resolving the underlying dysfunction.
However, a new class of pain medication—JournavX, the first new category of drug in 25 years released in January 2025—operates differently. Unlike traditional painkillers, JournavX targets pain at the localized level, rather than affecting the entire central nervous system. This reduces the risk of addiction and could offer a safer, more effective approach to chronic pain management. While promising, it still differs from KineDek AI-CRT, which works by directly addressing the biomechanical and neurological causes of pain rather than simply masking symptoms.
A New Way Forward for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain affects more than 20% of the world’s population, making it one of the most prevalent and debilitating conditions globally. Yet, as Engela’s story shows, relief doesn’t have to come solely from medications or invasive procedures.
By precisely targeting the right muscles with KineDek AI-CRT, the body can be guided toward recovery naturally and rapidly.
For anyone suffering from chronic pain, Engela’s case is a clear signal—relief might be closer than you think.
The above has been feedback from the personal experiences of an individual who have used the KineDek. These accounts are individual to each person and are not to be taken as a guarantee that others will experience the same outcomes. The KineDek is not presented as a cure for any condition. Rather, it serves as an enabler for exercise, particularly for those who may otherwise find traditional forms of exercise challenging or painful. Through its AI-enabled Compensating Resistance Technology (AI-CRT), the KineDek allows individuals to engage in physical activity without perceived pain, strain, or subsequent inflammation. Consequently, users can enjoy the well-documented benefits of "Exercise as Medicine." If you have a serious medical condition, always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new exercise regimen.
All cases presented can be verified on request.
