Don’t Let Pain Take Away Your Passions - Renier’s Story
When Renier first came to us, he wasn’t just dealing with back pain — he was grieving the loss of something he loved: cycling.
A severe flare-up during a CrossFit workout had pushed his long-standing lower back issues to the edge.
Riding was off the table.
Movement was limited.
Motivation was low.
But Renier isn’t one to sit still.
As a business leader, engineer, and father of active children, his time was limited — but his drive was high. He didn’t just want pain relief. He wanted strength, resilience, and the ability to get back on the bike — and stay there.
Today, Renier is:
Cycling 3+ times a week
Competing in road & mountain events
Lifting pain-free in the gym — even through the movements that once caused injury
Feeling stronger and more resilient than he did 10 years ago
Balancing family, career, and training without sacrifice
Here’s what made the difference:
✅ Rebuilt confidence through graded exposure to previously threatening movement
✅ Locked in weekly movement habits — even on busy desk-bound days
✅ Developed multidirectional hip strength and power to support and protect the back
✅ Established pre- and post-ride routines to keep his body primed
✅ Aligned gym training with his true passion — performance on the bike
Renier’s story is proof:
👉 You don’t need to give up the things you love because of pain.
👉 You don’t need to choose between performance, profession and family.
👉 You just need a plan that meets you where you are — and grows with you.
If you’ve accepted that your sport, your freedom, or your physical prime is behind you — let this be your reminder:
it’s not.
Here is what Renier has to say:
“The benefits have been enormous. I feel great on my bicycle, and can't recommend the team at Absolute Health & Performance highly enough”
