Enhance Performance Therapy

Enhance Performance Therapy Helping active adults overcome pain/injury to stay active, fit, & healthy! 🌈✊🏾🦿Inclusive Clinician

Ever notice how pain changes day to day—or season to season?That’s normal.Pain can fluctuate based on: • Stress levels •...
02/23/2026

Ever notice how pain changes day to day—or season to season?

That’s normal.

Pain can fluctuate based on:
• Stress levels
• Sleep quality
• Weather and temperature
• Training volume
• Daily movement habits

This doesn’t mean you’re “backsliding.”
It means your system is adaptable—and responsive to its environment.

The goal isn’t zero pain every day.
The goal is understanding patterns so you can move forward, not fear setbacks.

Not all pain means stop.Use the stoplight system to guide movement:🟢 Green Light: Pain 0–3/10 Feels safe, settles quickl...
02/18/2026

Not all pain means stop.
Use the stoplight system to guide movement:

🟢 Green Light:
Pain 0–3/10
Feels safe, settles quickly
→ Keep going

🟡 Yellow Light:
Pain 4–6/10
Tolerable, doesn’t worsen after
→ Modify load, speed, or range

🔴 Red Light:
Pain >6/10
Sharp, worsening, or lingers
→ Stop and reassess

Pain during movement is data—not a failure.
Learning how to interpret it is empowering.

Pain does not automatically mean damage.You can have: • Pain with healthy tissue • Imaging findings without pain • Sensi...
02/16/2026

Pain does not automatically mean damage.

You can have:
• Pain with healthy tissue
• Imaging findings without pain
• Sensitivity without injury

Pain is your nervous system’s way of signaling a perceived threat—not always a sign of harm.

This is why:
• Movement can feel painful but still be safe
• Avoiding activity can sometimes make pain worse
• Gradual exposure builds confidence and resilience

Pain is information—not a diagnosis.

Countdown to the Most Romantic Deadlift of the Year! This Saturday night, trade dinner reservations for deadlifts. Date ...
02/12/2026

Countdown to the Most Romantic Deadlift of the Year!

This Saturday night, trade dinner reservations for deadlifts. Date Night at the Bar is going down, and you do NOT want to miss it.

Expect loud cheers, killer playlists, and a room full of people lifting with heart — all to support Children & Families of Iowa (CFI). Every rep, tip, and cheer helps families across Iowa thrive.

📅 Saturday, February 14th
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Urbandale, IA

Grab your spot and bring the love:
http://44687251.hs-sites.com/2026-date-night-at-the-bar

Motion is lotion—but that doesn’t mean “push through everything.”It means: • Keep moving within tolerable ranges • Modif...
02/11/2026

Motion is lotion—but that doesn’t mean “push through everything.”

It means:
• Keep moving within tolerable ranges
• Modify instead of stopping completely
• Use movement to build confidence, not fear

Stopping all activity often makes pain louder.
Smart movement helps calm things down.

You don’t need perfect movement.
ou need consistent, intentional motion.

Think of your body like a bucket.That bucket is filled by: • Training volume • Work stress • Poor sleep • Nutrition • Pa...
02/09/2026

Think of your body like a bucket.

That bucket is filled by:
• Training volume
• Work stress
• Poor sleep
• Nutrition
• Past injuries
• Life demands

When the bucket stays below the rim, things feel good.
When it overflows, pain or injury can show up.

Here’s the key:
Pain often isn’t caused by one thing—it’s the accumulation.

Reducing pain isn’t just about fixing one movement.
It’s about managing the total load going into the bucket.

More awareness = better control = better outcomes.

Love is in the air… and chalk is on the bar. Date Night at the Bar 2026 is almost here! Join us NEXT Saturday, February ...
02/05/2026

Love is in the air… and chalk is on the bar. Date Night at the Bar 2026 is almost here! Join us NEXT Saturday, February 14th, for big deadlifts, great music, and an even greater cause.

🏋️‍♀️ Lift or cheer
🎶 Pick the music
💵 Tip the lifters
❤️ Support Children & Families of Iowa (CFI)

⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Enhance Performance Therapy | Urbandale, IA

💌 Last chance to be part of this unforgettable night:
👉 http://44687251.hs-sites.com/2026-date-night-at-the-bar

Rest has a role—but rest alone rarely fixes pain.Too much rest can lead to: • Loss of strength • Reduced tolerance to lo...
02/04/2026

Rest has a role—but rest alone rarely fixes pain.

Too much rest can lead to:
• Loss of strength
• Reduced tolerance to load
• Increased sensitivity

Your body adapts to what you do consistently.

Movement helps by:
✔️ Improving circulation
✔️ Reducing stiffness
✔️ Building confidence
✔️ Teaching your nervous system that movement is safe

The answer usually isn’t “do nothing.”
It’s “do the right amount of the right movement.”

⏰ Last Chance to Start 2026 Pain-Free! ⏰Enrollment for our Kickstart Program ends Feb 7. If you’ve been waiting for a si...
02/03/2026

⏰ Last Chance to Start 2026 Pain-Free! ⏰

Enrollment for our Kickstart Program ends Feb 7. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take action on your pain… this is it.

Let us help you move better, restore mobility, and feel confident in your body again.

Send us a DM or click on the link in our bio to get scheduled!

http://44687251.hs-sites.com/2026-kickstart-program

Pain isn’t just about tissues, muscles, or joints.Pain is multifactorial.It’s influenced by: • Physical load and movemen...
02/02/2026

Pain isn’t just about tissues, muscles, or joints.
Pain is multifactorial.

It’s influenced by:
• Physical load and movement
• Stress and fatigue
• Sleep and recovery
• Emotions and past experiences
• Social and environmental factors

This doesn’t mean pain is “all in your head.”
It means your body is processing many inputs at once.

Understanding pain as a whole-person experience helps us:
✔️ Reduce fear
✔️ Move with confidence
✔️ Make smarter decisions about training and recovery

Pain is real, but it’s also complex. And that’s good news, because it means there are many ways to improve it.

Turn up the music and fall in love with the lift at Date Night at the Bar 2026 — a deadlift event that brings the vibes ...
01/29/2026

Turn up the music and fall in love with the lift at Date Night at the Bar 2026 — a deadlift event that brings the vibes and the heart. Whether you’re pulling big weight, cheering loud, or dancing between lifts, this night is all about fun for a great cause.

Every registration and tip goes straight to Children & Families of Iowa (CFI), supporting vital programs like family support services, mental health care, and violence prevention across Iowa.

📅 Saturday, February 14th
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Enhance Performance Therapy | Urbandale, IA

Lift for Love. Move for a Mission. Make a Difference.
Register now: http://44687251.hs-sites.com/2026-date-night-at-the-bar

Big lifts. Loud music. Full hearts. 💕

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 2pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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