Pain Science Physical Therapy

04/23/2026

Win worth sharing 💬

One of our patients came to us after chronic pain started to limit the activities they once loved, especially being outdoors and staying active.

At the beginning of care, even simple movement like walking or swimming felt uncertain. They were not sure what their body could handle anymore.

Fast forward to today, they recently biked 30 miles without issues and are getting back into hiking and skiing again.

This is what we aim for, not just reducing pain but helping you rebuild confidence in your body so you can get back to the things that matter to you.

If pain has been holding you back, you do not have to figure it out alone.

04/20/2026

Bad pain days can make it feel like you’re falling behind.

But progress in recovery isn’t about pushing through every time—or stopping completely when it’s hard.

It’s about learning how to adjust.

Modifying your exercises, slowing things down, and staying consistent with your plan is still progress.

Your home exercise program is not all-or-nothing. It’s meant to meet you where you are—even on the tough days.

And if you’re unsure how to adjust, that’s where your physical therapist comes in. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

04/16/2026

For today’s Journal Club, Jordi, a 3rd year PT student from UW on her final clinical rotation here at PSPT, walked us through the latest guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine.

Fun fact: the ACSM resistance training guidelines were just updated this March 2026, the first update in 17 years 🤯

Learning never stops 💪

P.S. Added some screenshots from Tasha’s POV on her laptop, she joins our Journal Club via Zoom 💻

04/16/2026

We recently heard something that really meant a lot to our team!

A patient shared that Dr. Courtney Johnson refers clients to us when others haven’t been able to figure out their pain problem.

That kind of trust isn’t something we take lightly.

We’re grateful to work alongside providers who stay committed to helping their patients find answers—even when the path isn’t straightforward.

A big thank you to Dr. Courtney Johnson of Trivas Family Medicine in West Seattle for your continued collaboration and confidence in our team.

And to our clinicians—this is a reflection of the care, curiosity, and persistence you bring to every patient.

04/14/2026

Education is not separate from treatment. It is treatment.

Understanding your pain changes how your body responds to it.
When you learn how your nervous system works, movement feels safer, fear decreases, and recovery becomes possible.

This is why we don’t just treat symptoms—we help you understand them.

Because knowledge isn’t extra. It’s essential.

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...