Prime Athletic Therapy & Performance

03/05/2026

Behind every testimonial is someone who was frustrated.

Someone who thought:

“Maybe this is just how it is now.”

“Maybe I’m just getting older.”

“Maybe I have to give up _____.”

But they didn’t.

They committed to doing it the right way.

And now they’re back to the workouts, sports, and life they love.

If you’re stuck in the injury cycle… you’re not broken.
You just need the right approach.

Spots are limited each month.
Message me to get started.

03/04/2026

You don’t miss workouts.
You miss feeling like yourself.

Pain changes how you move — and how you show up.
Modifying. Avoiding. Doubting.

It’s not “just getting older.”
It’s usually a capacity issue.

And capacity can be rebuilt.

You’re not fragile. You’re underprepared — and that’s fixable.

Save this for when doubt creeps in.
Share it with someone training through pain.

DM “READY” for a plan.

01/29/2026

01/27/2026

Absence of pain ≠ presence of function.

Just because something doesn’t hurt anymore doesn’t mean your body is actually ready.

You can feel better by avoiding the movements that cause pain.
Running less.
Lifting lighter.
Jumping never.

But that’s not healing—that’s hiding.

True recovery happens when your body is gradually re-exposed to the demands of real life and sport:
🏃 running
🏋️ lifting
🦘 jumping
🔁 changing direction

If you can’t tolerate those demands yet, you’re not healed.

01/27/2026

Rehab that lives in the gym isn’t enough.

If it doesn’t transfer to the field, it doesn’t matter.

Pain-free is the baseline. Confidence under speed, load, and chaos is the goal.

No field work = not game-ready.

At Prime Athletic Therapy & Performance, we have decades of experience working with athletes, especially soccer players. From professional soccer, traveling the world with US Youth Soccer Olympic Development teams, to club teams near and far, we know how to get you back to the pitch! That's why we are a preferred healthcare provider of the US Soccer Federation.

01/22/2026

01/20/2026

5 exercises we like that you can run through right after training (or the next day) to calm soreness, restore mobility, and keep your spine happy. This is great for post-training or post-deadlifts. Use this basic flow for mild muscular soreness, not sharp or radiating pain. Numbness or Tingling is never ok and should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.

Perform the following:
1. Cat Cow (Spinal Mobility Reset)
8–12 slow, deep cycles
Focus on breathing with the movement (inhale = arch, exhale = round)

2. 90/90 Breathing with Pelvic Tilt
5–8 deep breaths
Keep hamstrings gently engaged to keep pelvis tucked
Imagine “melting” your low back into the floor as you exhale

3. Glute Bridge
2 sets of 10–12 reps
Pause 1–2 sec at the top
Keep ribs down and avoid overextending your low back

4. Bird Dog
2 sets of 6–8 reps per side
Slow tempo: 3 seconds out, 3 seconds back
Keep your belly button gently pulled toward your spine

5. Half-Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch + Side Bend
20–30 sec hold per side, 2 rounds
Slight pelvic tuck to feel the stretch deep in the front of the hip
Reach arm overhead and gently lean toward front leg for extra side body length

💡 Pro tip:
Do this right after your deadlift sessions as “closing work” to reduce next-day stiffness. On recovery days, you can run it once or twice to speed up blood flow and healing.

01/17/2026

An injured patient’s honest experience. If physical therapy didn’t work for you…
Maybe you just haven’t experienced the right kind yet.”

👉 Book a consult — 636-698-0841
👉 Ask better questions
👉 Demand better care
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01/16/2026

What does cupping do?

Cupping is a soft tissue technique that uses negative pressure (suction) to lift the skin and underlying tissue instead of pressing down on it like traditional massage.

This lifting effect helps:
• Improve local blood flow
• Decompress tight or restricted tissue
• Improve tissue glide between layers (skin, fascia, muscle)
• Reduce protective muscle tone
• Increase movement and comfort

Think of it as creating space in areas that feel stiff, tight, or “stuck.”

Why do I use cupping in treatment?

I use cupping because it helps me:
• Reach tissue restrictions that hands alone sometimes can’t
• Reduce tension without aggressively digging into tissue
• Improve mobility and movement quality
• Prepare the body for exercise, rehab, or performance work
• Help athletes and active adults move with less pain and restriction

Cupping is especially useful when someone:
• Feels tight but stretching hasn’t helped
• Has chronic tension or overuse issues
• Feels pain with movement rather than at rest
• Needs improved mobility for lifting, sport, or daily life

What cupping is not
• It’s not a “toxin removal” treatment
• It’s not a standalone cure
• It’s not about leaving marks (those are just a temporary response to suction)

Cupping is a tool, not the treatment itself. It works best when combined with movement, rehab exercises, and proper loading—which is how I use it.

01/14/2026

It was a pleasure working the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships last week as part of their medical staff. Some of my most fond times working as an athletic trainer have been events like this working long hours with colleagues. It is always more fun though when I get to work events with my wife who is also an amazing athletic trainer! Thank you for allowing me to join in as part of your medical team providing care to these unbelievable athletes! Whether you are an Olympic hopeful or just a weekend warrior, Prime Athletic Therapy & Performance is here to help get you out of pain and back to optimal performance for life! Call us today to find out how we can help 636-698-0841

01/10/2026