Bethesda Physiocare

02/14/2026

Today is all about care, connection, and showing a little extra love, especially to yourself. ❤️

Whether you’re celebrating with a partner, friends, family, or enjoying a quiet moment of self-care, remember that feeling good in your body is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. From movement and recovery to balance and long-term wellness, small acts of care add up in powerful ways.

At Bethesda Physiocare, we’re grateful to be part of your health journey and to support you every step of the way, helping you move better, feel stronger, and live more comfortably.

💝 Here’s to healthy hearts, steady progress, and taking care of what matters most, you.
Happy Valentine’s Day! 💗

02/12/2026

If you’re struggling with light sensitivity, blurred vision, or difficulty focusing after a head injury, physical therapy might be the missing piece of your recovery. Our latest blog dives into how specialized PT can help retrain your visual system and get you back to feeling like yourself.

Learn how physical therapy with Bethesda Physiocare can improve visual symptoms after a concussion, including dizziness, eye strain, headaches & blurred vision.

02/12/2026

Short days. Cold weather. Less movement.

February often turns the volume up on pain, fatigue, and frustration, especially for chronic conditions.
If this month feels heavier, it’s not a failure.

It’s a season. And seasons pass. You don’t have to push, just stay connected.

Support can make the winter feel less lonely.
👉 Bethesda Physiocare is here to help you move through the heavy months with care.

02/10/2026

Living with a rare condition often means spending years searching for answers. 🧬

For many patients, it also means being told their symptoms are unrelated, unusual, or hard to explain. 🩺

At Bethesda Physiocare, we work with individuals whose conditions don’t fit neatly into one diagnosis—such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS/dysautonomia, chronic pelvic pain, and complex pain conditions. These are not “isolated problems.” They involve connective tissue, the nervous system, movement patterns, and how the body responds to stress and recovery. 💙

Rare conditions require more than standard protocols. 🧠
They require listening, whole-body understanding, and care that adapts to the individual—not the other way around.

🎗️ This Rare Disease Month, we honor the resilience of those navigating complex diagnoses and reaffirm our commitment to informed, compassionate, and personalized care.

✨ You deserve to be heard.
✨ You deserve care that connects the dots.

02/08/2026

🎬 We’re thrilled to announce the worldwide virtual premiere of COMPLICATED

🗓 Sunday, February 15
⏰ 11:00 AM PST (GMT-8)

The screening will be followed by a live Q&A with the filmmaking team and several of the film’s subjects, offering powerful, behind-the-scenes insight into the stories at the heart of the film.

The film shines a critical light on the realities faced by children and families living with chronic illness and the devastating consequences of medical gaslighting and accusations of medical child abuse.

This is a timely, essential conversation you won’t want to miss.

🎟 Register here:

When Help Turns to Harm: An EDS Odyssey

02/06/2026

Who says Valentine’s Day has to involve long lines and standing around until your heart rate spikes?

This year, plan a date that loves your nervous system back. 💗
For anyone living with POTS or dysautonomia, the best dates are the ones that:
❤️ Don’t require long standing
❤️ Avoid sudden position changes
❤️ Support circulation, balance, and energy
❤️ Actually feel enjoyable, not exhausting

💡 Valentine’s Reminder:
Taking care of your autonomic nervous system is an act of self-love.
And the right physical therapy can help you do more of what you love, without the crashes.

Our expert physical therapists at Bethesda Physiocare specialize in POTS & dysautonomia care, using personalized programs, manual therapy, and engaging movement to help you live with more balance and confidence.
📞 Book your session today: (301) 656-5613
📍 Bethesda, MD
Because the best Valentine’s plans don’t leave you wiped out, they leave you feeling supported. 💖

02/04/2026

Jaw tension isn’t random, it’s layered! Just like a box of chocolates, each “sweet” surprise hides something different underneath.
🍫 Stress and nervous system overload
🍫 Poor sleep and airway strain
🍫 Forward head posture and screen time
🍫 Neck and upper back stiffness
🍫 Clenching habits you don’t even notice
Focusing only on the jaw is like biting the chocolate and ignoring the filling.

Lasting relief comes from understanding why the tension is there, not just where it shows up.
Awareness is the first unwrapping.

Treatment is learning how to change the pattern.
👉 Bethesda Physiocare treats TMJ beyond the jaw, because your body is always telling a bigger story.

02/02/2026

🎬 We’re excited to share that COMPLICATED will have its worldwide virtual premiere
🗓 Sunday, February 15
⏰ 11:00 AM PST (GMT-8)

The screening will be followed by a live Q&A with the film team and many of the film’s subjects, offering deeper insight into the stories behind the film.

The film sheds critical light on the realities faced by children and families navigating chronic illness, along with the devastating impact of medical gaslighting and accusations of medical child abuse.

This is an important, timely conversation and one you won’t want to miss.

https://gathr.com/e/60654f28

When Help Turns to Harm: An EDS Odyssey

01/30/2026

Physical therapy for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome isn’t about lifting heavier or building bigger muscles. In hypermobile bodies, traditional strength training can sometimes increase pain or instability when it’s not carefully tailored.

Effective EDS rehab focuses on how muscles work, not just how strong they are. The goal is control, not tension 🧠. When muscles respond efficiently, joints stay supported without keeping the nervous system in constant alert mode.

Smart physical therapy builds stability while protecting nervous system capacity. That’s what helps people with EDS move with more confidence, less pain, and fewer flare-ups 💙

01/28/2026

Whether you’re dealing with a sports injury, chronic pain, or the wear and tear of daily life, Bethesda Physiocare creates personalized care to help you heal and keep moving forward.

01/26/2026

Real progress can be choosing consistency over intensity. It can be listening instead of forcing. It can be showing up for your body in small, supportive ways, even when energy is low.

Steady doesn’t mean stuck.
Steady is what builds trust, resilience, and long-term change.

Wherever you are today, that effort counts.

01/23/2026

January often comes with big changes, new routines, and pressure to “reset.” For people with POTS, sudden shifts can quickly destabilize the autonomic nervous system.

Common January mistakes include:
• cutting back on salt or fluids in the name of “health”
• jumping into aggressive workouts too quickly
• skipping rest to stay productive
• ignoring temperature changes and cold exposure

These changes can lead to increased dizziness, fatigue, heart rate spikes, and longer recovery times 🧠. POTS symptoms tend to worsen when the nervous system is asked to adapt too fast, without enough support.

Stability comes from consistency, not resets. Small, steady habits help protect autonomic balance and make symptoms more manageable over time.

👉 If January changes are flaring your POTS symptoms, we can help. Schedule a nervous-system–informed PT evaluation at Bethesda Physiocare and start building a plan that supports stability, not setbacks.