The Complete Guide to Shoulder Pain in Fitness Athletes image

The Complete Guide to Shoulder Pain in Fitness Athletes

Understanding Shoulder Injuries, Pain Types, and How to Actually Fix Them
Matthew Szymanski
April 9, 2026
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It's Never One Thing

Why Your Pain Can't Be Fixed with One Stretch (And What Actually Works)
Matthew Szymanski
March 25, 2026
I Struggled with Back Pain for 5 Years. Here's What I Learned. image

I Struggled with Back Pain for 5 Years. Here's What I Learned.

Why I Founded Pack Performance PT—And Why Nobody Should Have to Figure Out Their Pain Alone
Matthew Szymanski
March 4, 2026
Fighting the Image: Why an MRI Doesn't Tell Your Story image

Fighting the Image: Why an MRI Doesn't Tell Your Story

The Problem with Letting Pictures Drive Your Treatment (And What to Do Instead)
Matthew Szymanski
February 19, 2026
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What is Performance Physical Therapy?

Why Traditional PT Stops at Pain Relief—And How Performance PT Builds Long-Term Resilience
Matthew Szymanski
February 14, 2026
Stop Fear-Mongering Exercise: Why We Need More Movement Options, Not Less image

Stop Fear-Mongering Exercise: Why We Need More Movement Options, Not Less

A Rocky Hill Physical Therapist's Response to Irresponsible Fitness Misinformation
Matthew Szymanski
February 3, 2026
What to Do When You Tweak Your Back: Your Immediate Action Plan image

What to Do When You Tweak Your Back: Your Immediate Action Plan

In the first part of our acute injury series, we covered the PEACE and LOVE approach to managing soft tissue...
Matthew Szymanski
January 13, 2026
RICE is Out—Show Your Injuries PEACE and LOVE image

RICE is Out—Show Your Injuries PEACE and LOVE

Why the Old Ice-and-Rest Approach Delays Your Recovery
Matthew Szymanski
December 30, 2025
The Pain-Free Myth: Why Resilience Matters More Than Zero Pain image

The Pain-Free Myth: Why Resilience Matters More Than Zero Pain

If someone promises to eliminate your pain forever, run the other way. They're lying to you. No rehab...
Matthew Szymanski
December 11, 2025
The I3 Model of Pain: Why Your Injury Started Long Before It Hurt image

The I3 Model of Pain: Why Your Injury Started Long Before It Hurt

How Small Stressors Create Big Problems
Matthew Szymanski
November 26, 2025