by Ralph Havens -- PT, IMTC & Certified Integrative Manual Therapy | Oct 19, 2026 | physical therapist, Physical Therapy
<article> <h1>Strain-CounterStrain: Gentle 90-Second Techniques for Tension, Mobility, and Self-Care</h1> <p>Strain-CounterStrain is a simple, gentle technique that I use in physical therapy to help reduce tenderness, ease tension, and improve...
by Ralph Havens -- PT, IMTC & Certified Integrative Manual Therapy | Oct 8, 2026 | physical therapist, Physical Therapy, running, running
“`html Find the Sweet Spot: What If You Stopped Trying So Hard? What if the next step in your healing wasn’t doing more—but stopping for a moment and noticing what is already happening in your body? In a recent healing session, we explored a simple idea...
by Ralph Havens -- PT, IMTC & Certified Integrative Manual Therapy | Sep 30, 2026 | physical therapist, Physical Therapy
The 10-Minute Morning Practice: A Simple Way to Start Your Healing What if healing isn’t only about treating the place that hurts? What if your body is responding to everything that’s happening in your life? Your movement. Your sleep. Your training. Your...
by Ralph Havens -- PT, IMTC & Certified Integrative Manual Therapy | Sep 25, 2026 | physical therapist, Physical Therapy, running
Jeff Nelson Ran 8:36.3 for Two Miles The extraordinary talent, the beautiful form, and the lesson I hope every young runner, parent, and coach takes to heart By Ralph Havens, PT, IMTC There is something beautiful about watching a great runner run. Not just the speed....
by Ralph Havens -- PT, IMTC & Certified Integrative Manual Therapy | Sep 23, 2026 | physical therapist, Physical Therapy
A few simple things the night before a race to help your body feel lighter, looser, and more ready to run. What if you could do a few simple things the night before a race to help your body feel lighter, looser, and more ready to run? I’m Ralph Havens, a...
by Ralph Havens -- PT, IMTC & Certified Integrative Manual Therapy | Sep 16, 2026 | physical therapist, Physical Therapy, running
Runner Healing Resources: Your Body Can Tell You What Works What if the place that hurts isn’t actually where the problem starts? If you’re a runner, you probably know your body pretty well. You know when something feels different. You know when your calf...
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