Minden Physical Therapy

02/05/2026

If you catch yourself holding your breath during an exercise, your body might be struggling to keep up.
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That usually means:
• The load or movement is a bit too much
• Form is starting to slip
• Muscles are compensating instead of working together

🔧 Quick fix:
✔️ Ease up on the weight or range
✔️ Move with control
✔️ Exhale during the effort

You don’t need to look intense to get results.
Calm, controlled movement builds strength faster and safer.👍
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02/05/2026

Come by and see us after the race!🏃‍♂️🏁

🏃‍♀️💆‍♂️ Post-Run Recovery!
Jake Conly, DPT and his team will be on-site offering post-run massages for athletes after the race. Be sure to stop by, relax, and give those hardworking muscles some love!

Minden Physical Therapy

02/02/2026

Motivational Monday💪

01/29/2026

⚠️ Don’t rush your recovery!

After surgery, your body needs time to heal 🩹.
Doing too much too soon; lifting, stretching, or pushing through pain can slow progress or even cause setbacks.

Our physical therapy approach is all about:
✅ Gentle, guided movement
✅ Gradual strength building 💪
✅ Safe return to daily life 🚶‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Take it step by step…healing smart beats healing fast! ✨

01/28/2026

We will be OPEN tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28th! If you are unable to travel safely due to road conditions, please call and reschedule your appointment. Your safety is our main concern!

01/27/2026

‼️The clinic will be CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th‼️

Please continue checking our page for further updates!

01/24/2026

‼️Minden PT will be CLOSED on Monday, January 26 due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions‼️

Please monitor our page for any updates!

01/19/2026

Motivational Monday💪🇺🇸

01/15/2026

Pain is a signal, not a diagnosis!🚩

The spot that hurts is often just where the stress finally shows up.

➡️That sore knee may be compensating for weak hips.
➡️That stiff neck could be related to posture or shoulder mechanics.
➡️That low back pain might be the result of limited mobility elsewhere.

🧠 The body adapts.
When one area isn’t doing its share, another area works harder—until pain appears.

In physical therapy, we don’t just treat symptoms.
We evaluate movement patterns, strength, and mobility to find what’s really driving the pain.
The result?
✔ More efficient movement
✔ Fewer flare-ups
✔ Long-term relief

If pain keeps returning, it may be time to stop treating the spot and start treating the source. 💪

01/08/2026

Pain doesn’t always equal injury. ⚡
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It’s easy to assume pain means something is “wrong,” but pain is your body’s warning system—not a damage report. It’s influenced by how your nervous system interprets movement, stress, and past experiences.
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What that means for you:

• Discomfort doesn’t always mean harm
• Safe movement can actually calm pain over time
• Avoiding movement can make pain feel louder
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In physical therapy, we help turn down the volume on pain by improving movement, strength, and confidence. Your body is capable of more than pain makes it seem.💪