Pain Science Physical Therapy

04/02/2026

Many people living with pain feel fragile or worn out. But here’s the truth: your body is not broken, and healing is still possible.

💡 Pain is a protector, not proof of damage.
Sometimes pain stays even after tissues have healed. Think of it like a smoke alarm going off when you burn toast – the alarm is real, but there’s no fire.

💡 Healing is different than fixing.
It’s not about repairing a joint or disc. Healing is about helping your nervous system feel safe again – building trust in your body, step by step.

💡 Beliefs shape pain.
Thoughts like “My back is fragile” or “I’ll make it worse if I move” turn up the nervous system’s alarm. Changing these beliefs can quiet that alarm over time.

💡 Movement is medicine, when gentle.
Small, safe movements retrain your nervous system. Short walks, gentle stretches, and slow movements help your brain learn that motion is safe.

🌱 Try this simple step this week:
Notice one “broken” belief about your body. Choose a small, gentle movement that challenges it. Breathe.

Remind yourself:
“This movement is safe. My body is strong and adaptable.”

You’re not broken – you are teaching your brain that your body is okay.

03/31/2026

Feeling stuck in a cycle of pushing through pain, burnout, and never feeling “good enough”?

Join us for our monthly PSPT Evening Talk with Dr. Samantha Turetsky:

Perfectionism, Burnout, and Disordered Eating: A Perfect Storm

🗓 April 13
⏰ 6:30 PM PST

Many people dealing with pain also feel pressure to keep going, ignore their body’s needs, or do everything “perfectly”—which can actually make things harder over time.

In this talk, you’ll learn:
- How burnout and perfectionism impact your body and recovery
- Why it can feel so hard to slow down or listen to your body
- Simple, practical ways to move toward more balance and flexibility

This is for anyone navigating pain, stress, or a complicated relationship with their body.

03/31/2026

Living with chronic pain can be exhausting, but you don’t have to deal with it alone.

Join our Facebook group to get simple tips, helpful resources, and practical strategies that may help you better manage your pain.

Comment “PAIN” and we’ll send you the link to join. 💬

03/27/2026

Feeling stuck in a cycle of pushing through pain, burnout, and never feeling “good enough”?

Join us for our monthly PSPT Evening Talk with Dr. Samantha Turetsky:

Perfectionism, Burnout, and Disordered Eating: A Perfect Storm
🗓 April 13
⏰ 6:30 PM PST

Many people dealing with pain also feel pressure to keep going, ignore their body’s needs, or do everything “perfectly”—which can actually make things harder over time.

In this talk, you’ll learn:
- How burnout and perfectionism impact your body and recovery
- Why it can feel so hard to slow down or listen to your body
- Simple, practical ways to move toward more balance and flexibility

This is for anyone navigating pain, stress, or a complicated relationship with their body.

👉 Save your spot here: https://painsciencept.com/eveningtalks/

03/26/2026

We came across this and had to share.

Some Nerve by Catherine Allchin is a Substack about what it’s like to live with a sensitive nervous system and chronic pain—and it puts words to something many people feel but don’t always understand.

If your body reacts quickly…
Heart racing
Muscles tightening
Always feeling on edge

That doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It may just be how your nervous system responds.

This is a really helpful, relatable read—and a great resource to share with someone who might need it.

Read it here: https://somenerve.substack.com/

03/25/2026

You want to move again… but you are not sure if it is safe.

That feeling is more common than you think.

Pain can make you second guess your body, even when you are ready to get back to normal life.

The good news is you do not have to figure it out alone.

With the right guidance, you can rebuild confidence, move safely, and get back to doing what you love.

If you have been feeling stuck, this might be your next step 💙

03/24/2026

We’re excited and honored to share that our CEO and Founder, Dr. Orit Hickman, was invited to speak at the American Posture Institute’s Pain Summit 2026.

This event brought together more than 45 world-renowned pain experts to share masterclasses and proven solutions for chronic pain, and we’re incredibly proud to see Dr. Hickman featured as one of the speakers.

Her masterclass, “Treat the System, Not the Site: A Clinician’s Guide to Nociplastic Pain,” reflects the heart of our work and our commitment to helping clinicians better understand the complexity of pain.

We’re also proud to share that over 2,100 healthcare professionals participated in the Summit.

You can watch the masterclass here: https://youtu.be/D0HNXcgPZt4?si=FnJC0W8GTCtXfNsr

We’re grateful to be part of this meaningful event and to contribute to the ongoing conversation around pain science and better patient care. If you have the chance to watch the masterclass, we’d truly love to hear your feedback.

We’re proud to share that our CEO and Founder, Dr. Orit Hickman, was invited to speak at the American Posture Institute’s Pain Summit 2026, alongside more th...

03/21/2026

"The success of pain-science informed care hinges on creating a therapeutic environment that fosters safety and trust."

Full video on YouTube! (See comment section)

03/18/2026

You’ve tried the exercises.
You’ve followed the plan.
You’ve done everything you were told…

…and you’re still in pain.

If this sounds like you, you’re not alone—and it doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with you.

At Pain Science Physical Therapy, we help people in Seattle and Burien who are dealing with persistent or complex pain—especially when traditional treatments haven’t worked.

Dr. Orit Hickman takes a different approach.
One that helps you better understand your pain and find a path forward that actually makes sense for you.

No pushing through.
No endless cycles of temporary relief.
Just a clearer, more effective way to move forward.

💬 If you’ve been stuck and don’t know what to try next, send us a message—we’re here to help.

03/16/2026

🎙️ The full podcast episode is now live!

Our CEO, Orit Hickman, recently joined Karen Litzy on the Healthy, Wealthy & Smart Podcast to talk about the evolving science of persistent pain and what it means for physical therapy today.

In this conversation, they discuss:
✔️ Why understanding both the physical and psychological aspects of pain matters
✔️ How modern pain science is changing treatment approaches
✔️ The importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for patients
✔️ Practical ways clinicians can better help people living with persistent pain

If you’re a clinician, healthcare professional, or someone interested in better understanding persistent pain, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

🎥 Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/1F0VFJIb3tY?si=PPE0gIwxej2C99Zw

💬 Let us know your biggest takeaway from the conversation!

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart podcast, Dr. Karen Litzy speaks with Dr. Orit Hickman about the evolving understanding of persistent pain a...

03/12/2026

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03/11/2026

People spend thousands chasing pain relief…

Injections.
Specialized therapies.
Endless appointments.

But what if the real solution is understanding your pain and learning how to control it?

That’s exactly what the Pain Reset Course teaches.

Comment “RESET” if you want the details. 🔑