One shoulder lower than the other? It's usually not scoliosis. A posture specialist explains what actually causes uneven shoulders and shares 2 breathing exercises that level them out — with before/after photos.

Shoulder blades sticking out? Learn the 2-minute test for winged scapula, why it's a ribcage problem (not just a weak serratus), and a full at-home routine: self-massage, breathing drills, and 3 strengthening exercises.

Hypermobile and struggling to lift without pain? The issue isn't your mobility — it's that your exercises don't match your actual usable range. Here's how to fix your exercise selection and progress pain-free.

I went all in on PRI for years — took the courses, implemented the system, and made some big mistakes. Here's an honest breakdown of what works, what doesn't, and how I actually use PRI now.

One pec smaller than the other? The real cause isn't weak muscles or poor mind-muscle connection — it's shoulder extension mobility. Here's a 3-step process to fix it for good.

If your head tilts to one side in photos or on camera, it's usually a cervical rotation problem — not something structural. Here's one simple exercise to fix it.

I spent 2-3 years deep in Functional Patterns — completed the 10-week course multiple times and trained in person. Here's what I learned, what didn't work, and what actually got me out of chronic pain.

Breathing exercises can help with chronic pain, mobility, and posture — but most people use them wrong. Here are the 5 biggest mistakes keeping you stuck and what actually works long-term.

Does your posture look hunched like a shrimp when you’re on your phone, computer, or just going about your day? Have you tried all the traditional exercises like band pull-apart and scapular retractions without any real results? You’re not alone. For years, I was told to pull my shoulders back, tuck my chin, and sit up straight to combat my forward head and rounded shoulders. But guess what? It didn’t work.

Hip impingement or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) can be a frustrating condition presenting as pain in the groin or hip flexor area, hindering activities like squats, deadlifts, running, incline walking, and sitting. In this article we’ll discuss how the opposite hip can be the secret cause of hip impingement and give you three exercises to relieve your symptoms.

One rib sticking out more than the other? An uneven rib cage isn't dangerous — it's a breathing and diaphragm pattern. A PT shows the one exercise (3 rounds of 5 breaths) that visibly reduces one-sided rib flare, with a video demo.

Okay, let’s jump in. This post will cover movement and how it relates to improving posture and even pain. I’ll also tell you the ONE thing I have found to be EXTREMELY beneficial for improving my posture as well as my therapy patients & training clients postures.

Rounded shoulders, forward head, and kyphosis A.K.A. “upper cross syndrome” can be unsightly and make you a bit self-conscious. This post will dive into why these postures happen, what’s required to fix them, and some exercise recommendations to try out.

Anterior pelvic tilt is a pretty big buzz word used by health professionals. In this post we'll discuss what an APT is, if it’s really all that bad, and I’ll give you some exercises to try out.

Kyle Waugh PTA, CSCS, CPT and Zac Cupples PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS discuss movement variability, pain, manual techniques, hinging vs. squatting, myofunctional therapy, the worst advice he’s ever received, and much more in episode 4 of Portal PT Talks.

Kyle Waugh PTA, CSCS, CPT and Katie St. Clair CSCS, CPT discuss the legitimacy of online training, what characteristics your online program or trainer should posses, body image on Instagram, stretching, what the future holds for the fitness industry, and much more in episode 3 of Portal PT Talks.

Kyle Waugh PTA, CSCS, CPT and Jake Dunn PTA, CPT discuss the semantics of the term “posture,” what it takes to unconsciously control it, pectoralis major tears while benching, and much more in episode 2 of Portal PT Talks.

Kyle Waugh PTA, CSCS, CPT and Levi Kirpatrick CSCS, CPT discuss the qualities you should look for in a personal trainer when seeking a fitness professional and the future of the fitness industry.