By / Physical TherapyIf you’ve spent your whole life being “the flexible one” — the person who can fold in half, pop their shoulder back into place, or bend a thumb back to their wrist — this post is for you. That party trick might also be the reason your ankles give out on stairs, your shoulder
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By / Physical TherapyIf you’ve spent years chasing an explanation for pain that never quite added up, this post is for you. If you’re queer or trans and you live with chronic pain, you’ve probably had a provider tell you it’s “probably stress.” Maybe more than one. You’ve probably wondered whether they were dismissing you, or whether
By / Physical TherapyIf you have ever dealt with leaking, pain, or pressure “down there” and felt like every resource was written for someone else, this post is for you. Pelvic floor physical therapy is one of the most useful — and least talked about — kinds of care your body can get. For a lot of
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By / Physical TherapyIf you’ve ever put off making a healthcare appointment because you weren’t sure you’d be treated with respect, this post is for you. Trauma-informed physical therapy starts from a simple assumption: your body has a history, and that history matters. It shapes how you move, how you hold tension, how you respond to touch,
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By / Physical TherapyIf you’ve been carrying around a knot in your shoulder, a tight hip, or a low back that just won’t loosen up — this post is for you. Chronic muscle pain and tension are more common than most people talk about — and more complex than stretching alone can fix. If you’ve tried massage,
By / Physical TherapyIf you’ve been told you’re “just flexible” — or that your pain is really anxiety — and you’ve never gotten a real answer, this post is for you. Hypermobility isn’t rare. And it’s not just about being bendy. For a lot of people — especially queer and trans folks — it’s the invisible thread
Hypermobility in LGBTQ+ Bodies: What Physical Therapy Can Actually Do Read More »
Be honest: when was the last time you actually warmed up before a run? If your “warmup” is walking from your car to the trailhead, you are not alone. Most recreational runners skip it entirely, then wonder why their knees, shins, and hips start complaining a few weeks into a new routine. Here
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By / Physical TherapyIf you grew up being told to ice a sprained ankle and stay off it for two weeks, this post is for you. For decades, RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) was the gold standard for treating sprains, strains, and other soft tissue injuries. But the research has moved on, and so has the advice.
Forget RICE: Why Injury Recovery Needs PEACE and LOVE Read More »
By / Archives, Physical TherapyStarting physical therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if healthcare has not always felt safe, affirming, or helpful. Maybe you have been dismissed before. Maybe a provider made assumptions about your body, your pain, your gender, your weight, your activity level, or your goals. Maybe you are used to bracing yourself before appointments because you
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By / Physical TherapyPhysical therapy is often misunderstood as something you only do after surgery or when pain gets severe. Here are five of the most common myths about PT, debunked. A lot of people have heard of physical therapy, but not everyone knows what it actually includes. For some, it still brings up the image of a
