Spring into Motion: 5 PT-Approved Ways to Wake Up Your Body After Winter

After a long, cold Ohio winter, your body might be feeling a little… sluggish. It’s completely normal! We spend months bundled up, moving less, and often dealing with more stiffness, joint pain, or lack of energy.

But with warmer days ahead, now is the perfect time to gently ease back into movement—and physical therapy is one of the best ways to do it safely and effectively.

Here are 5 PT-approved ways to wake up your body this spring and start moving with confidence again:

1. Start with Gentle Whole-Body Stretching

Winter has a sneaky way of making us more sedentary. Whole-body stretching helps reawaken tight muscles and improve circulation. At Aspire Wellness, we offer personalized one-on-one stretching sessions that are tailored to your unique needs—no cookie-cutter routines here!

2. Prioritize Joint Health with Targeted Mobility Work

Spring activities like gardening, hiking, or yard work can be tough on your joints if you jump in too fast. A physical therapist can help you improve joint mobility and flexibility, so your knees, hips, shoulders, and spine are ready for action.

3. Don’t Ignore Nagging Pain

If you’ve been “pushing through” pain all winter, spring is a great time to address it. Whether it's your back, neck, knees, or another trouble spot, early physical therapy intervention can prevent small issues from becoming big setbacks.

4. Ease into Outdoor Movement with Warm-Ups

Whether you’re walking trails or chasing kids in the yard, start with a few minutes of dynamic movement to warm up your muscles. Think gentle squats, arm circles, or a quick walk to get blood flowing.

5. Make Time for Recovery

Recovery is just as important as activity. SoftWave therapy and stretching can support faster healing and reduce inflammation—so you feel better, move easier, and enjoy all that spring has to offer.

Ready to Move Better This Spring?

If your body’s feeling stiff, sore, or just not as mobile as you'd like, we’re here to help. Our one-on-one physical therapy and customized whole-body stretching sessions are designed to meet you where you are—and get you where you want to go.

Call the office at 440-632-5814 (option 7) to schedule your first session, or visit www.softwaveohio.com to learn more. Let’s help you move into spring feeling your best!