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Believe it or not, muscle recovery for performance is underrated. Let’s rephrase that famous saying “work hard, play hard” to “work hard, RECOVER hard!” Let’s break down why muscle recovery matters, what’s happening in your body, and how it boosts performance and energy over time. What is Recovery? Recovery [...]

Desk Ergonomics and Movement Tips to Stay Comfortable at Work Spending long hours at a desk can take a toll on your body, but staying productive doesn’t have to mean feeling stiff or uncomfortable. Small, intentional changes to your setup and daily habits can support your posture, reduce aches, [...]

Fascia is a thick, spider web–like layer of connective tissue that sits under the inner layer of the skin and weaves around your muscles, organs, nerves, and blood vessels. When fascia is healthy, it allows for smooth, coordinated movement—meaning the body can bend, twist, and slide easily, making movement [...]

Movement Snacks: Small Bursts of Activity That Make a Big Difference Let’s face it. Many of us spend long hours sitting while juggling work, family, and busy schedules. As a result, exercise often falls to the bottom of the list. However, here’s the good news. You don’t need a [...]

Are Squats Bad for Your Knees? As physical therapists, we often hear the question: “Are squats bad for my knees?”The short answer is no. In fact, squats are good for you when performed correctly. Squats aren’t just a gym exercise. They’re a foundational human movement. When you avoid squats [...]

Pilates is your power tool! For dancers, the body is both an instrument and a canvas. It carries emotion, artistry, and storytelling. But with the beauty of dance comes undeniable physical demand — and, unfortunately, the risk of injury. Maintaining balance between strength, flexibility, and control is not just [...]

TMJ pain is common. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) sits just in front of your ears on both sides of your face. This joint connects your lower jaw (mandible) to your skull and allows you to chew, speak, and yawn with ease. Because the TMJ works closely with surrounding muscles [...]

Fascia is a type of connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones, nerves, and organs. It is a continuous network of fibrous tissue that provides support and structure to your body. This connective tissue plays a roll in your body’s ability to move, stretch, and bend with ease! It is [...]

Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy. Because the shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, it is also highly vulnerable to irritation, overuse, and injury. Pain can limit daily activities like reaching overhead, sleeping comfortably, exercising, or lifting objects. Understanding [...]

Managing Neck Pain: How Movement and Manual Therapy Work Together Neck pain is a common and often complex issue treated in physical therapy. Many factors can contribute to discomfort, including workspace setup, prolonged phone use, posture, upper back strength, muscle tightness, and limited mobility through the mid back. Because [...]