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Clinician-led insights from PTs across 100+ clinics in the PNW, focused on helping you move confidently and stay active.
👉 Explore resources and clinic care. Experts in physical therapy and the musculoskeletal system providing health, wellness, fitness & nutrition tips & articles. You can find our location nearest you by visiting our Locations Page on our website here: http://www.therapeuticassociates.com/locations/
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10/01/2026
Happy National Physical Therapy Month!!📣
All of October we are celebrating PT month and the people that make physical therapy great!
Follow us to learn more and see how we celebrate!
09/30/2026
TMD isn’t just jaw pain. It can show up as ear ringing, tooth pain, even headaches.
Temporomandibular Disorders, also known as TMJ dysfunction, can be a tricky beast. Many people don’t recognize the symptoms — from jaw pain, clicking, popping, and locking, into unexpected issues like ear pain, tooth sensitivity, and frequent headaches. These seemingly unrelated symptoms may all be connected to the jaw, and TMJ physical therapy can help uncover and treat the root cause.
Understanding the link between TMD and ear, teeth and headache symptoms is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective management.
Read the full guide, and if any of this sounds familiar, book a visit. No referral needed.
09/29/2026
Movement is medicine for your heart. ❤️
This World Heart Day, we're celebrating every patient who's taken a step, a stretch, or a walk toward better health.
Whatever your goals, our PTs are here to help you get there safely and confidently.
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TMJ Self Release 💥
Jaw clicking, ear pain, or headaches that won’t quit?
Here’s how to perform a TMJ Self Release 👇🏽
Start by washing your hands or putting on a glove.
1. Using your thumb, place it inside your mouth along the back of your jaw, near your back molars.
2. Place your index or middle finger on the outside of your jaw so that your thumb and finger are gently pinching the tissue between them, like you’re gently pinching playdough.
3. Gently press your thumb and finger together and glide both fingers down toward the bottom of your jaw.
4. Next, gently glide your thumb and finger along your cheekbone, moving toward your nose.
5. Throughout the technique, keep your tongue resting on the roof of your mouth and make sure you’re not squeezing too hard.
Do you have more questions or want to get to the bottom of your pain? Reach out and schedule an appointment with our TMD specialist now!
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Fibromyalgia pain is real, even when the scans come back normal. 👀
Fibromyalgia can be painful, frustrating, and isolating, but your symptoms do not define what is possible for you. 👇🏾
You do not need to wait until you feel “ready” to begin. A physical therapist can meet you where you are, help you set realistic goals, and guide you through a plan that respects your body and your life.
🕵🏽Read more in our blog (🔗 https://www.therapeuticassociates.com/physical-therapy-for-fibromyalgia/) and schedule a consultation with our physical therapy team today to create a personalized plan for managing fibromyalgia and moving with greater confidence.
09/23/2026
That rounded upper back creeping in isn’t just aging. It’s often reversible. 👇
Swipe through for the 3 things quietly pulling your posture forward:
1️⃣ Screen time: hours of looking down and forward train your body to stay there
2️⃣ Muscle imbalance: tight chest muscles and weak upper back muscles can’t hold you upright
3️⃣ Bone density: weakened bones can change the shape of your spine over time
The good news? A physical therapist can help you spot which one is driving your posture and build a plan to correct it. Kyphosis and hunched posture respond best when you address them early, so you don’t have to wait for it to get worse.
Get the full posture guide on how to prevent a hunched back as you age. Link in bio. 🔗
Save this post so you can come back to it, and send it to someone who’s always sitting hunched over their phone. 😉
👀You don’t need a gym to fix a hunched back. 👉🏽You just need 90 seconds at your desk.
Try this quick, desk-friendly posture reset right now, and send this to your coworker who’s feeling it too. 👥
09/18/2026
1 in 2 women over 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Most don’t know until it happens.
Because our bodies build strong bones easily in youth but slow down with age, it is vital to start treatment early to prevent further bone loss.💪🏽
👉🏽Read how PT builds bone strength and reduces fall risk in “Take Action on Osteoporosis: Breaking the Cycle of Fragility”.
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Osteoarthritis isn’t a life sentence to the couch. 👉🏽 Here’s what actually helps...
* Reducing excess body weight
* Doing lower-impact aerobic exercises
* Doing regular flexibility and range of motion exercises
* Strengthening thighs and glutes weekly
* Taping and/or bracing to assist in offloading pressure
* Considering low-inflammation diets Physical therapy for joint health
🌟Physical therapists can design customized exercise programs and perform manual therapies to help redistribute joint forces which can affect the rate of joint degeneration and help you manage symptoms once it has become a part of your reality.
Visit our website to get the full guide on managing joint pain, and find out if physical therapy can help you now!
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Last Friday, our September PT Cohort came together — and here's a quick look inside. 💙
Your first two years at Therapeutic Associates come with a built-in network of peers and mentors from across all four states. No one goes through it alone.
This is our culture of learning, in action.
👉 Find your community: https://www.therapeuticassociates.com/careers/pt-cohort/
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