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Physio Performance At Physio Performance we get athletes and active individuals back to doing what they love to do.

💙 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱We're proud to support the Wounded Warrior Project community through an upcoming 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 & 𝗛𝗶𝗽...
10/18/2026

💙 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱

We're proud to support the Wounded Warrior Project community through an upcoming 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 & 𝗛𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 session on November 6 in Tacoma, WA.

Dr. Becky and Dr. Isaiah will lead an interactive session for Wounded Warrior Project alumni and their families, exploring common causes of back and hip pain, how discomfort affects everyday movement, and practical ways to improve mobility.

Beyond the discussion, participants will take part in guided exercises and hands-on activities they can use to support their well-being at home.

We're grateful for the opportunity to share our expertise and support a community that has given so much. 💙

More movement doesn’t always mean better movement.Your body is really good at finding ways to get a task done, even if ...
10/14/2026

More movement doesn’t always mean better movement.

Your body is really good at finding ways to get a task done, even if that means borrowing motion from somewhere else.

That’s where compensation can show up.

You may appear to have more range, but the movement might actually be coming from your pelvis, spine, or another joint instead of the area you’re trying to train.

That’s why we look at more than just how far someone can move.

We also look at:
• Where the movement is coming from
• Whether the position stays controlled
• What changes when compensation is reduced
• How well the body can own the range it has

Sometimes the movement gets smaller when you clean up the compensation — and that can actually be a better result.

More range isn’t always better range.

10/13/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼? 👀

Your hips are designed to move in multiple directions. Forward, backward, side to side, and through rotation. These movements work together with your pelvis to help your body move efficiently.

But when certain areas become stiff or restricted, that movement doesn't just disappear. Your body often finds another way to accomplish the task.

And sometimes, your lower back becomes the backup plan.

Instead of the hips and pelvis contributing the movement they're designed for, the lumbar spine may start taking on more motion to compensate.

Over time, this can contribute to increased stress, discomfort, and movement patterns that don't feel quite right.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳.

Understanding how your hips, pelvis, and spine work together can help identify where movement is limited and what may be contributing to those compensations.

💬 Experiencing recurring low back discomfort or limited hip mobility? Comment 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘 to learn more about how these areas work together!

More range doesn’t always mean better mobility.Sometimes the body finds another way to create the movement you’re asking...
10/10/2026

More range doesn’t always mean better mobility.

Sometimes the body finds another way to create the movement you’re asking for.

In a clamshell, for example, letting the pelvis roll backward can make it look like the knee is moving higher, but some of that extra motion is coming from the pelvis instead of the hip.

Once you control the pelvis, the movement may actually get smaller.

And that’s okay.

Because the goal isn’t always to move as far as possible. It’s to understand where the movement is coming from and whether you can control it.

That’s why we look beyond “How far can you move?”

We also want to know:
Can you maintain your position?
Can you control the range?
Are you using another part of your body to get there?

Sometimes less movement with better control tells us a lot more than simply chasing more range.

Quality of movement matters.

Feeling stiff doesn’t always mean you need to keep stretching.Mobility matters, but so does your ability to control the ...
10/08/2026

Feeling stiff doesn’t always mean you need to keep stretching.

Mobility matters, but so does your ability to control the range you already have.

If your body keeps gaining more motion without enough stability to support it, that extra range may not actually help you move or feel better.

Sometimes the better approach is to step back and build the foundation first:

• Improve stability
• Build control
• Strengthen the range you already have
• Then gradually work on more mobility

The goal isn’t to become as flexible as possible.

It’s to have movement your body can actually use, control, and tolerate.

More mobility isn’t always better. Sometimes stability is the missing piece.

10/07/2026

More range doesn’t always mean better movement.

When the pelvis rocks back to help the knee lift higher, it can look like you have more hip mobility than you actually do.

By keeping the pelvis forward, we can see what range is truly coming from the hip and whether the adductor is limiting the movement.

That matters when you move into exercises like clamshells. If the adductor is still restricting the hip, you may only get so far before other muscles, like the deep hip rotators or lateral hamstring, start compensating.

Sometimes the answer isn’t pushing harder. It’s identifying what’s limiting the movement first, restoring that motion, and then building strength with better control.

👉 Comment RESTORE and we’ll send you the details.

From hip surgery to completing a 183-mile ride from Washington to Vancouver, Canada, just 109 days later. 🚴‍♂️We really ...
10/06/2026

From hip surgery to completing a 183-mile ride from Washington to Vancouver, Canada, just 109 days later. 🚴‍♂️

We really appreciate Allen taking the time to share his experience with our team.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I can’t say enough good things about Physio Performance in Downtown Tacoma. This is not your typical physical therapy clinic where you get handed a generic exercise sheet and sent on your way. The team actually takes the time to understand your goals, your lifestyle, and what you’re trying to get back to doing.

I came in dealing with significant hip issues and working through the recovery process surrounding hip surgery. From day one, the approach has been professional, challenging, personalized, and focused on getting me back to performing, not simply being “pain-free enough.”

What really separates Physio Performance is the combination of knowledge, attention to detail, and genuine investment in their patients. They explain the why behind what you’re doing, adjust the plan based on how your body responds, and know when to push you without being reckless.

The progress I’ve made speaks for itself. I went from hip surgery to getting back on the bike and eventually completing a 183-mile ride from Washington to Vancouver, Canada, just 109 days after surgery. That doesn’t happen without a great surgeon, consistency, and an outstanding rehab team in your corner.

Five stars. Great people. Great environment. Excellent care. And most importantly—they get results.

Highly recommend.”

Thank you for trusting Physio Performance with your recovery and performance journey, Allen. 💙 We’re grateful to be a part of your progress and excited to see what’s next.

The place that feels restricted isn’t always the only place influencing the movement.Your hips and pelvis work together....
10/04/2026

The place that feels restricted isn’t always the only place influencing the movement.

Your hips and pelvis work together. If one hip isn’t moving well, your body may adjust somewhere else to keep you moving — and that can change how the other side feels or functions.

That’s why we don’t always want to chase the exact spot that feels “stuck.”

Instead, we look at the bigger picture:

• How does each hip move?
• What is the pelvis doing?
• Is one side compensating for the other?
• What changes when we adjust the position?

Sometimes the area you notice most is only one piece of the puzzle.

Good movement assessment is about understanding how everything works together — not just treating the most obvious restriction.

Pain is important information — but it doesn’t always point directly to the place that needs the most attention.The body...
10/01/2026

Pain is important information — but it doesn’t always point directly to the place that needs the most attention.

The body moves as a system. How your hips, pelvis, trunk, or surrounding muscles are working can influence where stress is felt somewhere else.

That’s why we don’t only ask, “Where does it hurt?”

We also look at:

• What movement brings it on?
• What changes when your position changes?
• Are other areas compensating?
• Can the body control the movement well?

Sometimes improving the way the whole movement works can change what you feel at the painful area.

The goal isn’t just to chase symptoms — it’s to understand what may be contributing to them.

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