The Blog
Stress Happens — A Few Gentle Reminders for the Workday
April is Stress Awareness Month, and if you’ve ever finished a workday with tight shoulders, a headache, or feeling completely drained, you’re definitely not alone. Work can be incredibly meaningful. It gives us purpose, connection, and the chance to make a difference. But it can also be busy and demanding. Between meetings, emails, deadlines, or long hours at a desk […]
Communication is Key in Massage Therapy
Your voice equals greater results. You’re lying on the massage table. The pressure feels slightly too deep… but you don’t say anything. The room is a little cold… but you don’t mention it. You leave thinking, “That was okay,” when it could have been incredible. The difference? Communication. It doesn’t matter if you are new to receiving massage, a regular client, or a casual enjoyer; communicating […]
Why You Shouldn’t Accept Pelvic Pain as Normal
As a pelvic health physical therapist, one of the most common phrases I hear from patients is: ‘I just thought this was normal.’ Pelvic pain is often minimized, dismissed, or quietly endured for years. Many people are told it’s simply a part of being a woman, part of aging, part of pregnancy/childbirth, or even a part of being […]
The Role of Physical Therapy in Arthritis Management
Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people and can significantly impact daily life. Characterized by joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility, arthritis can make even simple activities difficult. While medications and medical treatments are often part of arthritis care, physical therapy plays a vital role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life. […]
When Intimacy Feels Obligatory: Navigating Special Days When Sex Is Painful
When a calendar says it’s time to be intimate…but your body says otherwise. Valentine’s Day. Anniversaries. Birthdays. Romantic getaways. For many people, these moments come with an unspoken expectation: this is when intimacy should happen. But when intercourse is painful, those expectations can quietly turn into pressure—pressure to push through discomfort, ignore your body’s signals, or prioritize someone else’s experience […]
Phantom Pain, Mirror Therapy, and the Brain’s Body Map
Why Pain Does Not Always Mean Tissue Injury Many people are surprised to learn that pain doesn’t always come from damaged tissue. One of the clearest examples of this is phantom pain—pain that feels very real, even though the body part itself is no longer present or is no longer sending normal signals. Understanding phantom […]
Weekday Self-Care: Realistic Ways to Take Care of Yourself
Prioritizing Self-Care: Why It Matters In a world full of business, slowing down and relaxing can be difficult and seem near impossible for some. We often juggle work, relationships, family, school, and the never-ending list of responsibilities that seem to come with day-to-day life. Sometimes, things can get overwhelming and we can start to feel […]
Small Changes, Big Results: Apex’s 2026 Wellness Blueprint
As we step into 2026, many of us feel the pull toward a healthier, stronger, more balanced version of ourselves. But sustainable change rarely comes from drastic overhauls. It starts with small, intentional steps carried out with purpose and supported by the right team. At Apex, we believe that your wellness journey should be personal, […]
✨ Apex 2025: A Year of Growth, Celebration & Impact ✨
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the milestones, memories, and meaningful growth that shaped this year at Apex. From expanding our services to celebrating major life moments within our team, this year reminded us once again what makes Apex special: our people, our patients, and our shared purpose. 👶 Welcoming Our Apex […]
Stress Less This Season: A Winter Reminder to Slow Down
If you’re from North Dakota like me, you know that once December hits, life gets busy—and the weather doesn’t exactly help. Between dark mornings, icy roads, year-end work crunches, and the holiday hustle, it’s easy to feel like we’re running on fumes. I’ve felt it lately. The to-do lists keep growing, and it can feel like there’s barely a moment to breathe between shoveling the driveway, […]
Tough Truths About Postpartum Recovery: Returning to Sports/Running
It’s Time to Rethink Postpartum Recovery Most new moms are told the same thing: wait six weeks, get cleared at your postpartum checkup, then go back to “normal life.” But what if we told you that this timeline might be outdated—and that waiting could actually be holding you back? Pregnancy and childbirth are not only […]
Relieving TMJ Disorders with Craniosacral Therapy: A Gentle, Informed Approach
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (commonly called TMJ or TMD) can be a complex and frustrating condition, often marked by jaw pain, limited movement, clicking or popping, headaches, and tension in the face, head, or neck. It affects more than just the jaw—it can impact quality of life, from chewing and speaking to sleep and posture. As a massage […]