Mission for Movement Physical Therapy

11/22/2025

We don’t work on our health just to avoid pain—we do it to keep saying “yes” to the people and activities that matter most.

Whether it’s getting on the floor with your kids, hiking with your spouse, or traveling with family, your long-term independence is directly tied to how you support your body today.

Movement isn’t about perfection. It’s about preserving your freedom, relationships, and ability to fully live your life.

What’s one activity you hope you’re still doing 20 years from now?

11/16/2025

Pain and inflammation aren’t always caused by structural issues in the joints or muscles—often, they are the result of what’s happening at the cellular level. When your body is dehydrated or lacking minerals like magnesium and potassium, the nervous system becomes more reactive, muscle tension increases, and your ability to recover from daily activity decreases.

Proper hydration and nutrient-dense meals also support the lymphatic system, which is responsible for clearing out inflammatory byproducts from your tissues. By stabilizing blood sugar and supporting cellular hydration, you can reduce pain sensitivity and improve overall energy and mood.

Would you like me to share a day of anti-inflammatory meal examples that support joint and lymphatic health? Comment MEAL and I’ll post it.

11/15/2025

Pain isn't always a sign that something is wrong with your body—it’s often your brain sending a warning signal because it feels threatened or overstimulated. When you engage in controlled, intentional movement, you activate sensory pathways that tell the brain “this is safe.” As those pathways fire, the brain reduces its protective pain response.

This is why so many people notice their pain decreases after they start moving. Movement helps shift the body from a state of guarding to a state of healing. Even small, gentle movements can calm an overactive nervous system and restore confidence in your body’s ability to move freely.

Have you ever noticed you feel better after moving around? Comment yes or no!

11/08/2025

Your body was never meant to wake up straight into stress, screens, or rushing. Morning movement helps your body transition out of its nighttime healing cycle and into an energized, pain-free state.

When you walk, stretch, or move shortly after waking, you’re not just “being active”—you’re signaling to your nervous system that it is safe to relax muscle tension and reduce inflammation.

Gentle movement also activates the lymphatic system, which doesn’t have a pump of its own and relies on muscular activation to move fluid and clear out inflammatory waste. This is one of the simplest ways to decrease stiffness, reduce morning pain, and support long-term mobility.

How do you feel after moving in the morning—more clear, more calm, or like a different person entirely? Comment below.

11/07/2025

🍁 Early morning walks in the fall just hit different. The crisp air as it hits your face is a gentle reminder of a fresh, new day!

🍂 Get up, get out, and enjoy these beautiful backdrops while moving your body… trust me, it will thank you later!

11/02/2025

Welcome to Movember!

This month, we’re celebrating movement — not as a punishment or a chore, but as something to be grateful for.

Movement helps us:
support our joints
reduce inflammation
calm the nervous system
improve lymphatic flow
and build strength for the life we want to live

Throughout November, I’ll be sharing simple ways to move with purpose, reduce pain, and stay independent and active — now and for the long run.

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about moving smarter, with intention, and appreciating what our bodies can do.

Tell me in the comments — what’s one movement you’re grateful your body allows you to do?

And if you want weekly support sent straight to your inbox during Movember, DM me MOVE and I’ll add you to our Wellness Insider list.

Let’s make this month full of grateful movement and pain-free progress.

11/02/2025

🏊‍♀️ It’s a great morning for a swim meet!

🍁 How are you moving this November?

10/30/2025

This is a great company for clean products and they have some excellent info since Halloween is tomorrow. It’s definitely worth a read! 👀

It’s that time of year again. I know y’all see the aisles & aisles of Halloween candy at the store. 🙈🫠

We all know candy is not the best for us for many reasons but do we really know what’s in these popular candies that makes them so detrimental to our kiddo’s immune systems?

3 of the most common additives in candy are: ⬇️
👻 RED40
🎃 tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ)
👻 butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)

This ghoulish trio has repeatedly been linked to a wide range of potential health harms..

😷 RED40- this is the most popular & widely used artificial dye in candy & food products alike. This dye has been found to often be contaminated with benzidine & other carcinogens. Both adults and children have reported an upset stomach, migraines, jitteriness, nervousness, and inability to concentrate after consuming red dye 40. The CSPI released a report that says artificial food dyes pose a high number of risks to human health, including everything from allergies to potentially cancer.

😷 TBHQ is a food preservative (considered a CARCINOGEN) that prolongs the shelf life of candies and snacks such as Reese’s, Pop-Tarts, Cheez-Its and more than a thousand other processed candies & foods. TBHQ harms the immune system, causes vision disruptions, nausea, vomiting, delirium, ringing in the ears & respiratory complications.

😷 BHT, used in Rice Krispies Treats and Charms Blow Pops was deemed “safe” by the FDA however was proven to cause cancer in animals. It also acts as an endocrine disruptor in humans.

🤯 You guys, that’s only touching 3 of the most common ingredients in candy! I didn’t even mention high fructose corn syrup, artificial dyes, sweeteners, & preservatives.

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Lucky for you guys, we did our research and fortunately have been able to find some healthier options for your family & your trick-or-treaters this Halloween!

We’ve added all of our top favorite candies to a list so that you can easily make the switch to much safer options! 👻🎃🖤🧡

It’s here! https://www.amazon.com/shop/rowecasaorganics/list/1H4S1K73J4VRG?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_aipsflist_aipsfrowecasaorganics_TYAGQPBXQP4G4RDGZVAQ

10/27/2025

⏰ Last Week to Save!
Our Physical Therapy Month special ends soon, get your evaluation for $90 (normally $100).

This is your last chance to:
✔ Identify issues early
✔ Improve mobility and posture
✔ Get personalized guidance from a licensed PT

After October, this special disappears—don’t wait.
📞 Call us today to lock in your spot. (919) 373-5567.