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What is MAT?

Muscle Activation Technique (MAT) is a hands-on, non-medical method that helps muscles work better. When some muscles are weak, the body tightens up to protect itself. MAT finds and fixes these weak muscles by helping the brain connect with them again. This helps reduce tightness, improve movement, decrease pain and bring better balance and stability to the body.

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A Different Approach to Physical Therapy in Boulder

Most physical therapy focuses on the main symptom of dysfunction: Pain.

At Boulder Body Solutions, I ask a different question that starts at the source: why isn't the body working the way it should?

Using Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT), I am able to identify the specific muscles that aren't activating properly, forcing other parts of your body to compensate and eventually break down. Once I identify these areas of weakness, I can restore their function to decrease pain, improve movement, and create lasting results.

Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or trying to stay ahead of one, Boulder Body Solutions offers personalized physical therapy in Boulder, CO built around how your body actually works.

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Reviews from Boulder Body Solutions’ Patients

  • "I've had recurring leg pain/injuries for years, and have been to countless physical therapists that were unable to treat me effectively. After just a few sessions with Aaron, my pain and mobility improved significantly, and I can't recommend Aaron enough."

    —Max, MAT Patient

  • "Best PT in Boulder. Hands down. Aaron has been able to treat chronic pain that has stumped dozens of other medical professionals. His methodology is great for recovery after an injury and amazing for prevention against future injuries, too. Could not recommend more! 10/10."

    —Amie, MAT Patient

  • "I have had chronic neck and shoulder pain for 20+ years. I have tried massage, yoga, Pilates, traditional physical therapy and acupuncture. Dr. Aaron Shaver has really helped me with MAT therapy. My neck and shoulder pain is finally gone. I am so happy about what he has done for me that I have continued working with him to improve my overall strength."

    —Annette, MAT Patient

  • "Aaron is the best physical therapist I've ever worked with. I came to him for a shoulder injury and through an hour long session with him he had it moving better than it had been in months. Really appreciate his approach and methodology and can't imagine working with anyone else."

    —Sando, MAT Patient

  • "In my first appointment with Aaron I was able to see how my body reacted differently after he identified where the weakness was in my body that creates pain. I love that he focuses on getting to the root of the problem vs. trying to give a quick fix. On a logistical note, parking was great, super clean office, bathrooms etc."

    —Lisa, MAT Patient

  • "Aaron is an phenomenal physical therapist."

    —Marc, MAT Patient

  • "After my second son was born 8 years ago, I dealt with ongoing postpartum back pain and felt completely disconnected from my core. I couldn’t sit for long periods without my lower back tightening and eventually seizing up. I kept trying to fix it with more ab workouts, but I was really just strengthening the muscles that were already compensating instead of re-engaging the muscles that had essentially stopped working. Aaron’s work was the first thing that actually addressed the root issue. He helped me reconnect to my core in a way that finally relieved the back pain and made my body feel stable and functional again."

    —Gabby, MAT Patient

  • Aaron Shaver made a tremendous impact on my mobility and well-being 3 months BEFORE my total knee replacement with the MAT technique. I could not stand straight and was limping at my first visit with Aaron. As a skeptic at first, I was surprised that I was able to stand upright after my second session with Aaron. I was already scheduled for the TKR but needed relief from pain and improvement in mobility before the surgery. He informed me that the better shape my knee was in before the surgery, the better the surgical outcome would be. My surgeon’s office confirmed that. And, 5 weeks post surgery-op, I am walking like a normal person, have 0 degrees of extension and close to 120 degrees of flexion. Thank you Aaron for all your help Pre-op and of course, to my outstanding surgical team!

    —Helen, MAT Patient

  • I started seeing Dr Shaver for tennis elbow issues. Ive had tennis elbow for almost 1.5 years. Traditional physical therapy has not helped. I have gotten Tenex surgery and 7 weeks post my Tenex surgery I am still without relief. After seeing Dr Shaver for the first time a week ago I have had more improvement than months of PT. My range of motion has improved and the pain level has come down a notch. M.A.T truly address the root problem and strengthens you from day 1. Thanks again!

    — Nicolene, MAT Patient