Sex should not be painful. If you’re reading this blog, it probably is more painful than it should be. Whether this recently started for...

Whether you are meeting a deadline at work or attempting to qualify for the Olympics, an optimal balance between stress and rest can make...

Swimming is a great sport that can be enjoyed by people of almost every age at each level of ability. Although it is a fun and unique...

Lifting belts: Do you need one? If you spend time in a gym, you have likely seen a variety of lifting belts. They come in all shapes,...

“Physical Therapy isn’t hot packs and ultrasound.” Have you been to physical therapy in the past? Did it leave you less than fulfilled...

One of the most common complaints among novice CrossFit athletes is wrist pain in the front rack position. There are a number of reasons...

A very broad explanation of what I believe a physical therapist is; an expert in musculoskeletal pain management, and activity...

Hey everyone, TJ here from District Performance & Physio. The 2022 CrossFit Games Open is right around the corner. Whether you are an...

Whenever someone comes to us for pelvic organ prolapse, one of the most common traits they appear to have is fear. Whether being told by...

Waking up with shoulder pain? What a pain in the neck… no really, it might just be a pain that is coming from your neck! Waking up in the...

Physical therapy is not always about recovering from an injury, rehabbing from a procedure or surgery or working through pain. At District Performance & Physio , we also use our sessions as prevention, performance and recovery. Let’s walk you through what that might look like. We work with several amateur, collegiate and elite athletes that are looking to stay ahead of issues that may come up with intense training and practices. For some of our clients, we use our sessions a

Dealing with plantar fasciitis can be one of the most frustrating things to deal with. It feels like it will never go away and you start...

If you’re dealing with plantar fasciitis you know how frustrating it is. It might feel like you’ll never find relief and it won’t ever go...

Why am I peeing when I work out? Have you ever peed yourself during a workout? Whether running, lifting, jumping, or doing all of the...

Rowing is a full-body, low-impact workout. That said, the repetitive nature can lead to overuse injuries, especially in the hips, ribs, lower back, and shoulders. Knowing to recognize the signs of these injuries and what causes them is vital in prevention and treatment. Hip Pain Hip pain in rowers is often associated with fatigue or other soft-tissue complaints from the repeated flex and extend movements during the rowing stroke. Because of this movement repetition, your hip

If you have ever tossed and turned at night or woke up with what feels like a rock in your neck, you know the struggle with pillows. One...

After a year of many cancellations, it is very exciting to see races returning! While running was never canceled, running races can be an...

Are you terrified of the thought of twisting through your back? Maybe you’ve seen one of the thousands of Instagram posts that tell you...

Diastasis recti abdominis has become more of a hot topic these days and more and more people have questions about it. There has become a...

Gyms in DC are about to open fully back up. Are you ready? We had a client email us this week and said she was ready to get back in the...