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Primal Physical Therapy

At Primal Physical Therapy, our goal is to get you the kind of movement where you don't "need” us all the time to keep you doing what you love physically.

Primal movements are at their roots functional, purposeful, and efficient. They create success in a physical task, and reduce chances of injury. The demands and structure of today's world have tainted pure movement patterns, making us more susceptable to injury. At Primal Physical Therapy, we use the most advanced techniques and exercises, and tailor them to meet your individual needs. This is how we help you recover and get you back to doing whatever it is you love...faster.

07/23/2025

Imagine eating dinner with the Queen of England…

Chin up. Shoulders back. No slouching allowed.

Now what if that royal posture could actually help your jaw pain?

That’s what Dr. Joe (our go-to TMJ expert at Primal) reminds his patients when they’re dealing with jaw dysfunction.

TMJ issues are rarely just about the jaw.

Poor posture wrecks everything.

Your breathing,
Your neck,
Your bite.

And guess who pays the price?

Your joints.
Shoutout to Joe for reminding patients that it’s not just about where it hurts.

It’s about what’s causing it.

At Primal, we don’t treat symptoms in isolation.

We treat the body like a system,

Because that’s what it is.

07/22/2025

If your hips are tight no matter how much you stretch…

It’s not a flexibility issue.

It’s a stability issue.

Because if your system doesn’t feel safe, your hips will lock down to protect you.

Want real change?

Ditch the random stretches and try these two instead:
✅Prone Hip Slide: Push the floor away, keep shoulders square, and slide one knee up.

✅Quadruped Hip Slide: Knee to elbow. No wrist lift, no hip hike. Just pure control and clean motion.

Input = output.

Train the pattern right and your hips will follow.

Save this if your mobility needs a reset.

07/15/2025

Still in pain? You might be chasing it… not solving it.  Here are 3 signs the root issue is still hiding 👇  1️⃣ You’re treating the pain point. If you’re massaging your neck because your neck hurts, you’re missing the bigger story. Pain is protective. It shows up where your brain feels most vulnerable— Not where the breakdown began.  2️⃣ You keep stretching, but nothing sticks. Stretching can bring quick relief… But if you’re not backing it up with strength, stability, and motor control? Your nervous system won’t trust that new range. It’ll lock it right back down.  3️⃣ You never test and retest. If you’re not checking what changed after a drill, You’re just guessing. We don’t play that game. We assess. We intervene. Then we retest—on the spot—so you know it’s working.  …  The fix? Use movement as your diagnosis.  Let the system reveal where the compensation lives.  That’s what the Primal Method is built for: ✅ Finding the breakdown ✅ Rebuilding the pattern ✅ Restoring the body’s original blueprint  We help you show your body: “This pattern is safe now.”  Train the nervous system. Fix the foundation. And stop chasing symptoms.  Save this if you’re ready to break the cycle and build a system that actually works.

07/11/2025

ALL roads lead to Rome…  Even when your body throws up roadblocks.
Here’s what I mean.
When something breaks—an injury, trauma, overload— Your body doesn’t stop. It finds a detour.
You keep moving…  But not the way you were designed to.  And those detours? They turn into dysfunction.
Until one day, pain shows up somewhere totally random. And you’re left wondering, why here?
But movement doesn’t lie.  IT NEVER DOES.
Your body’s great at compensating.
So good, that pain often shows up far from the real problem.  But ALL roads lead to the root.   And the Primal Method is how we find it.  That’s why at Primal, we don’t settle for “just good enough.”  We dig deeper. We follow the movement. We figure out the real reason your body’s stuck.  Because you deserve more than temporary relief.   You deserve the full return of what’s yours:  The birthright of movement.  And we’re not stopping until you have it.

07/08/2025

Movement is an investment.

And every rep you deposit…
Pays you back with strength, stability, and freedom.

But skip those deposits?

And the debt will show up later,

In stiffness. In injury. In pain you could’ve prevented.

Because how you move today shapes what you’ll be capable of decades from now.

This isn’t just about performing your best and getting into your favorite college at 18.
Or feeling strong at 35.
It’s about hiking pain-free at 60.
Carrying grandkids without fear at 70.

Living without hesitation at every age.

The ones who perform the best, surpass the norms, and age most gracefully?

Are the ones who:

listen and respond to their body.

focus on consistent, intentional nourishment,

choose to train for efficiency over mindless fatigue,

and value their bodies enough to stay committed to the process.

You are the exactly the ones we built the Primal Method for.

We train the nervous system.
We restore movement to it’s evolutionary roots.
We connect the dots between patterns, posture, and performance.

Because we’re not just training for this week.

We’re training for life.

07/05/2025

Want to get the most out of your fitness and workouts?

Here’s the equation:
Work + Rest + Nutritional support = Growth.

Start here:
✅ Protein: 1g per pound of bodyweight for repair, hormones, and resilience
✅ Leucine: 2–3g per meal to flip the switch on muscle recovery
✅ Creatine: about 5 g/day Enhances strength and builds muscle mass

These aren’t hacks.

They’re how you “feed” sustainable strength — outside the gym.

Recovery is how your body says:
“I’m safe. I can rebuild now.”

So if you’ve been white-knuckling your way through training—or thinking of rest as a weakness,

Let this be your shift:

Rest is part of the work.
Recovery is how you last longer.
And fueling that recovery? That’s where real strength begins.

Save this so you have the metrics to rebuild the right way,

And show up stronger—for the long run.

01/10/2025

Are all Single Leg Squat variations equal?

You bet they’re not.

So which one is the best for you or your patient?

Determining this comes from a better understanding of what muscles are prioritized in different variations, and what areas your patient needs the most improvement in at this particular moment in their recovery.

Dont take my word for it, though, listen (or watch) this episode, where I share with you the research on muscle activation patterns during different single leg squat variations. We talk about:

▫️The basic split stance squat
▫️Rear Foot elevated split stance (with a knee oer toe bias)
▫️and other variations like the pistol and shrimp squats. 👇

Key Takeaways:
✅ Split squats = quads. Single-leg squats (KOT variation) = hammies
✅ Focus on hamstrings to help with knee pain (try it before you judge it)
✅ Train tibial translation for better ACL recovery
✅ Programming tips: Match exercises to patient deficits

Tune in on YouTube and Spotify to watch!

01/03/2025

If you’re waiting for the “right time” to chase your goals, let this be your sign.

I spent years stuck in “someday” mode, thinking that I needed more planning to create a successful business.

News flash—planning wasn’t what changed my life—taking ACTION was.

By breaking obstacles down into clear, actionable steps—and actually taking them.

That’s why I created Primal Mentorship. It’s not about more planning or wishful thinking; it’s about giving you the tools and guidance to finally make progress.

Don’t wait to PLAN for the perfect moment—create the moment right now by taking action.

Spots are limited, and the deadline is Monday, January 6th.

10/31/2024

When I first started dry needling 15 years ago, there was one thing I wish I had. I wished I had an expert needler nearby so I could bounce off ideas and questions, and have them critique and advise me on skill and technique adjustments to make me better.

THIS is why the Dry Needling Masterclass at Primal HQ was born. I’m here to offer the live support to local clinicians who want to excel in their craft and become true experts. I’ve watched the clinicians who’ve joined us so far skyrocket in their needle handling technique, application methods, and clinical decision making.

Are you going to be the next clinician I have the pleasure of watching grow exponentially?

Our next Dry Needling Master Class on Nov 21. Sharpen your technique and boost your effectiveness. This 2-hour, lab-focused session is limited to only 8 participants, ensuring personalized guidance and plenty of practice time.

Join us in Bryn Mawr, PA, from 6-8 PM for an evening packed with skills practice and insights to bring back to your practice. Don’t wait—spots are filling fast! 🔗 Link in bio to register.

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Bryn Mawr, PA

Opening Hours

Monday	5:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	5:30am - 7pm
Thursday	10:30am - 9pm
Friday	5:30am - 9pm
Saturday	7am - 10am

Website

http://www.primalphysicaltherapy.com/

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