Went and saw Scott via instagram advertisement Shoulder injured Felt better after Will continue a few sessions and see how it feels Good guy Personable and informative on this procedure. read more

I have had calcium built up around my rotator cuff and in time it has gotten worse to a point that mobility has been an issue with lots of pain. I am 61 years old and have been lifting consistently in the past 4 years till these injuries occurred and I was worried that I might not be able to continue. I went to see Scott for my first visit and he was very thorough and very knowledgeable and knows everything about muscles. After today's first session I have movement again on my arm and shoulder and the pain has diminished a lot. I can't wait for my follow up sessions to fix my shoulder and tennis elbow issues. I highly recommend his State of the Art service. read more

I've been suffering from a chronic knee pain neck pain and wrist pain for nearly 10 years. I have also gone to 3 different physical therapists, My facial massages, acupuncturists and even a orthopaedic sports clinic with temporary results that lasted for no longer than 1 to 2 hours. It is my opinion that many of these services were not addressing the root cause of my muscle imbalance. When I met Scott, he spoke to me about his technique and it became very clear to me that he had a thorough understanding of how muscles balance each other out. I highly recommend his clinic and his expertise is well worth it. It has been 10 hours since my first session and I already feel like a different person with access to muscle groups that have deactivated and weakened with my sedentary desk job and prior injuries. I also could tell that Scott was transparent and had my recovery in mind after our first conversation. Give it a go and you will find amazing results! read more

Scott is the best. We have used MAT before and we found his style and personality fits what we were looking for and need

I went to Scott due to a knee pain. From the first communication Scott is very thorough. At our first session he went over my issue, what causes it to hurt more/less and then advised on his assessment and how to approach it. After the first session, I did feel some relief in my knee. I am not familiar with muscle activation, but I do know that I went back in hopes of relieving all the pain. Scott gave me movements to work on at home, which I liked that I could also do something to strengthen it as well. After many sessions and doing the movements, my knee is no longer hurting. I highly prefer seeing Scott for muscle activation rather than go elsewhere since I could actually feel it working, not just a pill to pop or shot. Highly recommend. read more

I really appreciated Scott's straightforwardness at the initial consultation regarding what he thought he could do to help me, as well as the potential limitations of MAT. I came in with a persistent knee problem brought on by 20 years of accumulated injuries and body misalignment. Over the years I have tried physical therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, and rolfing, with limited results. It took about 6 weeks before I saw significant improvement, but my knee has gotten progressively more resilient and able to handle the activities I love doing, like yoga, hiking, skiing, and even just a basic cardio workout at the gym. Scott's manner is friendly, efficient and professional and I would recommend him to anyone who is frustrated by the lack of results from other therapeutic methods and is looking to heal their body completely. read more

I went to see Scott concerning a debilitating shoulder injury from power lifting. I could not let it hang and kept me up at night. I was in excruciating pain. I went in and after one session with Scott I slept for the first time in months and the static pain was gone. Scott has put me back together and now I am back in full Lift hard and heavy mode. Having Scott in my corner allows me to push harder knowing I have someone that can address issues quickly and with great precision. He is constantly developing his craft and attaining new certifications to become an even better MAT practitioner to which he is already in the highest levels of. I have been thoroughly impressed with every session and have been with Scott for over a year now. read more

I've been seeing Scott for a couple months now and I can confidently say that I trust him with all my pain needs! I'm very active, working out 4x a week and playing volleyball at least 3x a week as well and my body has always had issues. I hurt my low back 8 years ago and it's always been a constant struggle to be 100% whenever I'm playing or working out. My knee and shoulder has also been in some sort of pain or discomfort, but my sessions always provide me with so much relief after! I've seen many chiropractors and PT's and paid so much money for temporary relief, but after just 1 session with Scott I noticed and HUGE difference in the way I walked and I felt so much more balanced. Every visit to Scott leaves me feeling ready to take on my athletic goals and confident that I have more strength and knowledge to move better. He is well educated and loves to drop his knowledge on you to help you understand your movements and body more. Seeing Scott will be the best decision you make for your hurting body! I'm recommending all my volleyball friends to him! :) read more

After experiencing exercise related back pain for over a year, I decided to give muscle activation therapy a try. This was after trying and finding temporary relief through other means, none of which eliminated the pain for good. I was completely skeptical, but from day one I was impressed with Scott's assessment and understanding of how the body works as a whole. I am happy to say that within a few months, Scott was able to fix the issues that were causing my back pain! Because I'm active, I continue to see Scott and he helps to manage any aches and pains that pop up. I would absolutely recommend Scott Lamb Fitness to anyone trying to manage pain or heal from injuries. read more

I have had severe back pain for 25 years and have seen Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Orthopedists, Sports Massage Specialists, you name it, I've tried it all! This chronic condition has led to complications in my knees, ankles etc. Scott has been instrumental in getting my body to work as it was meant to after years of muscle fatigue and atrophy. I don't completely understand it all, all I know is that this "Muscle Activation Therapy" works. Scott knows what he is doing and is extremely thorough. He knows what your body can handle and provides you with the appropriate exercises to aid in the healing process. I always feel like a super woman when I leave a session! read more

I came to Scott after experiencing issues as a result of a toe surgery that created imbalances and compromised movement. As someone who exercises regularly and is active, I was frustrated by how it was affecting my performance. After only one session, I felt a difference and, after a few more, I can say I am almost back to where I was pre-surgery with corrected balance and movement. He was also able to treat another issue that arose recently, tightness in my traps. I would highly recommend Scott. read more

I work in the same facility as Scott and he offered me an introductory session to Muscle Activation Techniques. I suffered from JRA (Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis), which affected my mobility in my hips so we focused on that area during the session. Scott made me feel super comfortable and explained everything he was doing. He helped find a problem that no chiropractor has ever even told me about, and started to correct the issue. I had already felt the results after the first session and was extremely impressed. I highly recommend Scott's services! read more

My name is Jordan Cook, I am a fitness professional as well that works in the same facility as Scott. I have had lower back pain for years. I've been to massage therapist, corrective specialist, you name it, and never found relief until I cam across Scott and his expertise. Now, I refer any client with pain or limited range of motion to Scott, and he has improved not only my back, but many of my clients quality of life. I would 100% recommend Scott! read more

Scott is knowledgeable, skilled and experienced working with people of all ability levels. I came in with chronic lower back and within a few sessions he had me feeling fantastic. His initial assessment is very thorough so he can tailor a program that suits the specific needs of the client's body. No matter your goals Scott can help you get there faster and effectively. read more

I highly recommend Scott Lamb. I have been going to him for sometime now. My trainer recommended him as I had many problems with my lower back and hips. I went to so many professionals and they could not fix it for me. Scott is the only one who knew what my problem was and I have excellent results from him. I continue to take his treatment every week as I am at the gym all the time and lift weights. He is excellent in what he does. read more

Scott is absolutely amazing at what he does! I recently suffered a fall and came to him with a frozen lower back and in agonizing pain. He worked his magic and 45 minutes later, I was able to walk away with little to no pain, flexing muscles that I didn't realize hadn't flexed in recent memory. Not only did he repair the damage from the fall, he made what was already not functioning well functional. He gave me exercises to do at home so that I can continue to heal at home and not tighten back up. Scott is a very knowledgeable person, well trained and also super friendly and very personable! He explained what he was doing while he was doing it, which relieved some of the anxiety I was feeling. An open dialog about what was happening with my body and why it was happening was a great relief. He was very reassuring when my muscles responded favorably, which brought me great pride even though I wasn't consciously doing anything, just healing! Ha! Hands down, if you are in pain, call Scott. He will wake those muscles up and you will feel awesome! read more

Scott really understands how the body moves and works and can get your pain reduced quickly. I was in pain for several months with an aggravated A/C joint in my right shoulder and I could feel improvements in my range of motion and reduction in pain after the first session. I have done a total of 3 sessions and my shoulder is near 100% back to normal. If you're in pain and are having difficulty moving I highly recommend seeing Scott. I've done Chiropractic, acupuncture, and other PT for years, but I'm really glad I went to Scott. Will continue to see him just to prevent future injuries and keep my body healthy. Don't wait. See him!! read more

I found Scott through yelp, decided to give him a try. BEST DECISION I've made yet. I've been having a pain in my shoulder that just wouldn't go away. Scott was very informative! He also explained that I should be better by the 2nd or 3rd treatment. I've been to one treatment and I been solid since! For anyone who is a slight skeptical, DONT BE! Thanks for getting me back into shape for me to perform my everyday activities! Under promised, over delivered!! read more

I've been Scott Lamb's client for several months and highly recommend him! I'm not trying to win marathons, nor bodybuilding contests. I am a 50 year old woman, slightly overweight, have a desk job and back issues that will not improve without surgery. To avoid surgery for as long as possible, it's all about pain management. One recommendation from my doctor is to strengthen the muscles around my lower back and legs to stabilize the back. Scott's knowledge is beyond anatomy. He understands how the muscles interact and why they are firing (or not). As my spinal cord issues progress, I suffer leg weakness and muscle atrophy. He uses (sometimes painful) techniques to get the muscles firing again. I walk in the door shuffling, in pain and miserable. I walk out the door freely, without stiffness and a brighter outlook... every single time. The Gold's Gym facility is great because Scott has all the tools and equipment handy to customize the session. Scott determines which exercises I need depending on how I'm feeling that day. On a good day, we'll be using the various machines (lat pulldown, leg press, etc). On my worst days, we are simply using a mat in a corner. Scott can help you be the body building champion, but he can also help the average person, like me, just have a better quality of life. read more

Fascinating experience. Amazed at how a few simple techniques made such an impactful change. Scott is super great. He's easy going and passionate about his trade. read more

I have been going to Scott for quite sometime. I had back surgery 25 years ago and over the years my pain has gotten worse and worse. I was getting sciatica pain on the right side, lower back pain and stiff all the time, like I couldn't straighten up. I've been to chiropractors, I've had epidurals, I've tried everything. I gotta tell you, MAT (muscle activation therapy) works and Scott is the real deal. He is a rare commodity. I was fairly messed up, however with treatment, and now maintenance, it's awesome. No more sharp pains, no more sciatica and lower back pain is almost non existent. I'd say I'm at 90-95% less pain. Here's another big plus, he is honest, has integrity, very professional and knowledgeable about the body and how to fix it. read more

I have severe pain on my knees to the extend I cannot even drive and walk for over 15 min. I tried different methods before starting my regular visit with Scott; unfortunately those methods did not work and I even considered to quit my job because the pain. Right now I am still full-time working and my condition gets a lot better. I plan to continue my regular visit and eventually fix my knee problem if that's possible. read more

When I arrived here from a recommendation for an MAT, Scott was very welcoming and willing to speak with me about potential muscles issues I had in my body. I had a huge leg muscle injury around 7 months ago, and he did an amazing job fixing it up, and it feels better then ever! He also helped me understand the muscles in my body and ways we can work together to fix them as a whole. Scott is very knowledgeable in this line of work and I would always recommend anyone to him if they have any sort of muscle compensation, muscle tightness or joint pain! read more

This review is for Scott Lamb, the owner of Muscle Activation San Jose. More than 20 years ago I had a serious injury to both of my iliotibial bands (the lateral thigh muscles). Within several months I could barely walk. Despite seeing MANY physical therapists over the years, my pain never went away, and my right hip joint became increasingly immobile. These injuries resulted in more problems up and down my body as healthy muscles tried to compensate for the injured ones. This made walking, hiking, driving, sometimes just sitting, really painful, and I had many other injuries because of that. During my complementary consultation with Scott, he pointed out things about my problems that I had repeatedly tried to communicate (unsuccessfully) to multiple physical therapists. He said that some muscles had been recruited to compensate for the injured inactive ones and told me he thought he would be able to restore function and reduce my pain using MAT. After the second 1 hour treatment session, my pain was dramatically reduced, my hip was mobile again, and the flexibility I had decades ago was back! Scott has been very accommodating of my schedule, and conscientious about safety during this time of Covid-19. He is very gentle when manipulating my joints into positions that encourage the activation of the dormant muscles, and he seems to know all the muscles, ligaments, and tendons and how they affect each other in positive and negative ways. I was recently able to drive over 10 hours (to the middle of Oregon) without agony, and I was able to walk as soon as I got out of my car- that would have been unimaginable without Scott's interventions. It's impossible to overstate how much improvement I've had, and I would recommend him to anyone who has a recent or long-standing injury, especially people who've tried other modalities without success. You CAN get your life back. read more

I was recommended to Scott Lamb by my Chiropractor/Nutritional Wellness Doctor. Scott is a Personal Trainer who specializes in "Functional Training". His knowledge in this area was important to me after hospitalization and surgery. He has led me in my conditioning now for 3 years. My workouts with Scott are effective and fun, yet he is gentle and kind, interesting and inspiring. Out of all the personal trainers I have hired all over the SF Bay Area, Scott is my favorite, and that is why I drive out of my way twice a week to train with Scott. I highly recommend Scott Lamb to help you reach your fitness goals. read more

Whether it was a very specific martial arts movement I wanted to perfect or a more overall look I was trying to achieve, Scott's workout sessions proved to be very helpful. When you walk into the gym and get a comment (compliment) from the front desk person who notices you looking leaner since working out with Scott, that's very reassuring. I have seen a lot of other personal trainers train their clients at this gym and Scott by far seems the most thorough when it comes to making sure his clients get stretched. Over the years, the gym has incorporated new equipment that's been trending so it's also nice to work with a trainer who actually knows how to use them (ie. Scott is certified in the TRX band). For anyone at this Gold's Gym location considering working with a personal trainer, I highly recommend Scott. read more

Scott Lamb is the best personal trainer from San Jose to Campbell! Before my kids came along I was small, a size 0/2 my whole life. After 3 kids I struggled to get back to where I was and it was a roller coaster. It wasn't until I incorporated my nutrition with the fitness techniques Scott taught that I really began to see a difference in my body. It's been 2 years now of working hard and following his guidance. I recently competed and finished a SPARTAN RACE last October, something I would of never imagined doing. I was so terrified going into it. However during the race I felt strong and had no problem competing! It was AWESOME!! Rather than what I was before which was small and thin... I am strong and fit, a consistent size 4 and full of energy. Making the nutritional changes was a life change and just a way of life now. Scott is so knowledgeable and friendly he makes things easy to understand and he doesn't let you slack off. I've also gained the ability to workout by myself and know exactly how to use all the different equipment. Most my friends love classes but I love working out on the fitness floor and I owe that to Scott! read more

Scott is a fantastic trainer who adapts workouts to your needs. He keeps every workout interesting and fun, which is tough to do month over month, week over week, day after day. He has kept me motivated while pushing me towards results. He has many long term clients so please don't take my morning spot. read more

Scott has played an integral role in my physical training since I started working with him about a year and a half ago. When I began lifting, not having much experience with serious weight training other than high school sports conditioning and training, Scott introduced to me proper technique and nutrition, giving me a base to work off of and not pushing me too hard in the beginning to prevent injury. As I improved, he consistently worked me to my limit, being knowledgeable of how to best progress me with a workout routine that maximized my ability to achieve my goals. When I began with Scott, I was training for wrestling. As a fairly unmuscular athlete, Scott helped me first put on muscle and then cut weight to the target weight I wanted to wrestle at during the season, all in a much more controlled and healthy way than I had before. He worked to maximize my strength training to help me get as strong as possible in a lower weight class. During wrestling season, when I was injured a couple of times, Scott designed very specific workouts, stretches, and gave me helpful tips to continue my training while injured as well as help me heal faster. Sometimes, that meant I had to do nothing but rest. After finishing wrestling season and spending a couple months working out with less of a seasonal target goal, I moved on to a more aesthetically focused routine. Scott helped me achieve a lean physique with more muscle definition, healthily and safely. Scott has the depth of knowledge in kinesiology, weight training, nutrition, and sports to design very specific programs for her clients. He was instrumental in my training to achieve each of my goals. Additionally, I think what sets him apart from other trainers is that he has one of the strongest work ethics of anyone I know. He is truly committed to his clients. Whether it's answering specific texts about my nutrition or having to reschedule an appointment, so that I can benefit from a time critical workout/meeting with him, he is always willing to work with me and my schedule. Above all commitments, he prioritizes the health and physical well-being of his clients. read more