We Solve Pain Problems That Others Can't . . .
And we do it without drugs or surgery!
We have helped hundreds of people return to training, work, sport, and daily activities without recurring pain, and with full body confidence.
If pain, stiffness, or recurring injuries are stopping you from doing the activities you love, we'll help you uncover the real cause and build a plan to get you moving again.
✔ Back Pain
✔ Knee Pain
✔ Hip Pain
✔ Shoulder Pain
✔ Pain While Exercising
✔ Recurring Movement Problems
We have helped hundreds of people return to training, work, sport, and daily activities without recurring pain, and with full body confidence.
Not everyone is a fit for Muscle System Work.
We only invite people into our assessment process if we genuinely believe we can help.
If we don't believe we're the right fit, we'll refer you to another practitioner who can better help.
Stop Chasing Your Pain
Many people spend months or years chasing symptoms.
They stretch.
They strengthen.
They get treatment.
The pain improves temporarily, then comes back.
The problem is often not where the pain is felt.
It's how your body moves.
That's why our approach looks at your entire movement system to identify the underlying cause of recurring pain and dysfunction.
"Why Does My Pain Keep Coming Back?"
Many treatments and approaches focus on the location of your pain.
Muscle System Work looks at how the entire body functions together.
Often, the source of the problem isn't where the symptoms appear. If this is the case for you, then it may have been missed by many practitioners.
When the underlying movement restrictions are identified and addressed, lasting change becomes possible.
Real Results from MSS Clients
Steve Bell:
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt who suffered a calf tear
- Was able to return to training AND earn a post as a full-time instructor
Jacqueline Walters:
- Lifelong athlete and fitness professional
- Needed shoulder surgery to repair old injuries
- Was able to go into her surgery with much more mobility and stability in her shoulder, and throughout her body
- Used Muscle System Work to then recover from surgery and resume all desired athletic activities
Common Conditions We Help
We have helped people with:
- Chronic low back pain
- Shoulder pain
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Neck pain
- Movement restrictions
- Recurring sports injuries
- Persistent stiffness
Who This Is For
✅ You've been told everything looks normal but you still hurt
✅ You've tried physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage or exercise without lasting results
✅ Pain keeps returning
✅ You want to get back to training, sports or daily activities
✅ You're worried that your pain will only get worse if you do not solve the problem causing it
Muscle System Work is NOT For You If . . .
❌ You're looking for passive treatment
❌ You're looking for a quick fix
❌ You're unwilling to participate in the process
Getting Started with MSS
Here's how things get going on your Muscle System Work journey after you fill out the form:
- One of our Muscle System Specialists will reach out to you for an initial phone call.
- As long as you both feel there is a fit, you will be invited in for a Free Initial Consultation.
- This is very important: at the end of the consultation, you might be invited to do an Initial Assessment. You will only be invited to do an Initial Assessment if:
- You affirm that it is in your interest
- Most importantly, if we believe there is a strong chance that we can help you.
Again, if we do not believe we can help you, then we will refer you to
another practitioner who might serve you better.
Why Striation 6?
- 50+ years combined coaching experience
- Certified Muscle System Specialists
- Exercise-based approach
- Located in Toronto
- We only accept clients we genuinely believe we can help
Meet Our Muscle System Specialists
Sam Trotta, RTSM, CMSS, Certified Metabolic Balance Coach (left)
- Owner and co-founder of Striation 6
- Certified Muscle System Specialist and Mastery Level Resistance Training Specialist
- 25+ years of helping people feel, function, look, and live better through exercise.
Lance White, CMSS, ACE-CPT (right)
- Certified Muscle System Specialist
- Canadian Ambassador for the Muscle System Specialist program
- 30+ years of experience as an Exercise Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Muscle System Work can be an excellent adjunct service to physiotherapy and other paramedical services.
We have also had many successful client outcomes using Muscle System Work only.