Think rest is the answer to your pain? A physical therapist explains why the opposite is true - and what to do instead.

Let me set the scene. I had a rare night out - truly, the first in a long time. And I woke up the next morning to something I was not expecting: a large, angry bruise across the top outer part of my foot, and the immediate realization that putting weight on it was not going to happen without a serious wince. My first thought - the same thought literally everyone has in that moment - was: is my foot broken? Cue the anxiety spiral. The lying very still hoping it would somehow i

Starting physical therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve had a past experience that left you confused, rushed, or still in pain. Many people assume discomfort, confusion, or lack of progress is just “part of the process.” It’s not. Good physical therapy should feel collaborative, intentional, and empowering. Excellent physical therapy typically includes a Mindfulness-Based Pain Relief approach that helps you connect positively with your body on your road to y. H

Find out more about stress and its impacts on your body related to tissue healing, injury recovery, and a healthy, happy life.