About UpWise
Born from Personal Struggle
UpWise wasn't built in a boardroom or by a team of developers who never experienced chronic pain. This app is the culmination of a deeply personal journey—my journey from debilitating upper back pain and constant neck spasms to freedom, strength, and understanding.
The Pain That Changed Everything
For years, I lived with a bad upper back and relentless neck spasms. The pain wasn't just physical—it was all-consuming. I couldn't play tennis, squash, or football anymore. Sports that once brought me joy became impossible dreams. I found myself seriously considering abandoning my desk job entirely, thinking that any profession requiring sitting was simply incompatible with my body.
The isolation was perhaps worse than the pain itself. Relationships soured because I couldn't go out, couldn't participate in activities, couldn't be present. The constant discomfort created a fog of irritation and confusion that affected every aspect of my life.
Lost in a Sea of Information
I sought help from doctors and physiotherapists, but found myself frustrated and confused. The knowledge available was fragmented, contradictory, and often unhelpful. Generic advice that worked for "most people" didn't work for me. Exercise sheets with stick figures offered no clarity on form or alternatives. The healthcare system, well-intentioned as it was, left me feeling more lost than before.
The Path to Recovery
Through years of research, trial and error, and countless hours of learning about biomechanics, I discovered the principles that actually work:
Regularity is Everything
Consistency beats intensity. Small, regular corrections compound into life-changing results.
Mind-Space Matters
Simply keeping good posture in your awareness throughout the day accelerates improvement dramatically.
Mood is Physical
Your emotional state directly impacts your posture. Managing stress and cultivating positivity are as important as any exercise.
Explainable Variety
Understanding *why* an exercise works and having alternatives prevents frustration and maintains engagement.
The App I Needed
UpWise is the app I desperately needed during those dark years. It combines computer vision analysis with AI insights, offers a library of 5000+ exercises with proper explanations and alternatives, and emphasizes the regularity and mindfulness that actually create lasting change.
Today, I'm pain-free. I play sports again. My relationships have healed. I understand my body in a way I never thought possible. This transformation wasn't magic—it was methodology, consistency, and the right tools.
UpWise is my gift to anyone walking the path I once walked. You're not alone, and recovery is possible.
— Founder, UpWise