Pillar Kinetic

06/01/2026

Hike with the team!

Most people think sunlight is just about vitamin D.

But the effects go much deeper than that.

Research shows sunlight directly influences immune function by helping regulate T-cells, macrophages, and other immune cells that help your body fight infection. One study even found that blue light from the sun helps T-cells move faster, independent of vitamin D entirely.

Modern life keeps most people indoors all day, but your body was built to interact with natural light.

Sometimes one of the most powerful recovery tools is also the simplest:
10–20 minutes outside.
Morning sunlight.
A short walk.
Fresh air.

Small habits. Massive return.

This week’s Pillar Kinetic newsletter dove into the science behind sunlight, healing, and why getting outside may be one of the highest-return health habits available.

05/28/2026

Please help us to introduce Lester!
He is a student PT joining us from Tufts University for the next several months.

05/01/2026

Think of scar tissue like an iceberg- the surface may look small, but deeper restrictions can extend far beyond what you see. PT post-abdominal surgery can look like:

✨ Scar tissue massage

✨ Retraining core muscles to prior strength

✨ Stretches and exercises to improve mobility and reduce pain

✨ Abdominal and pelvic organ mobilization

When left untreated after surgery, the abdominals can become stiff, tender, and weak.

It’s never too late to address scar tissue, but earlier intervention (typically around 4–8 weeks post-op) can make a big difference.

You don’t have to accept ongoing symptoms after surgery. With the right rehab, your body can heal, move, and function the way it’s meant to!

📍If you’re in Las Vegas and dealing with this, we’re here to help.

04/15/2026

Peeing every hour? 🚩 Planning your day around bathrooms? 🚩 Or always going “just in case”? 🚩

These habits might seem harmless, but they can actually train your bladder to signal urgency too early. This leads to frequent trips, leaks, and that constant awareness of where the nearest bathroom is.

✨ Normal urinary frequency is about every 2-4 hours
✨ “Just in case” p*eing can make things worse
✨ Getting up to p*e multiple times a night isn’t normal
✨ You should be able to delay a bathroom trip for 30 min with a full bladder

Your bladder is meant to fill gradually and communicate clearly with your brain and pelvic floor. When that system gets off track, symptoms show up, but the good news is, it’s retrainable.

Pelvic floor physical therapy can help you:
✔️ Reduce urgency and frequency
✔️ Improve bladder control
✔️ Break the cycle of unhelpful habits

You don’t have to accept bladder symptoms as your “normal.” There’s a better way.

📍If you’re in Las Vegas and dealing with this, we’re here to help.

04/09/2026

Leaking during workouts is more common than you think, but that doesn’t mean it’s normal or something you have to live with.

Being told to “just p*e before you start” or to do endless Kegels doesn’t address the root problem. And if it’s not working for you, you’re not the problem… the advice is.
Your body is telling you something. With the right approach, leaking is something you can actually improve, not just manage. 💪

03/02/2026

We would like to welcome Minija to the Pillar Kinetic Team!

Dr. Minija Edgar, PT, DPT, WCS brings advanced training in pelvic health physical therapy for men and women. She specializes in pelvic pain, urinary and bowel dysfunction, pregnancy and postpartum recovery, diastasis recti, and hip and low back pain.

She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Vermont and completed a Women’s Health Physical Therapy Residency through BodyCentral Physical Therapy. As a Women’s Health Certified Clinical Specialist, she has advanced training in pelvic floor rehabilitation, pregnancy and postpartum athletic performance, and lumbopelvic care.

We are excited to have her expertise, passion for patient education, and commitment to high-level care on our team.

Welcome to Pillar Kinetic, Dr. Minija!

01/20/2026

12/03/2025

Anyone need a kettlebell trainer?

We have a solid recommendation we can send your way

10/30/2025

🏃‍♀️ Free Workshop for Runners in Las Vegas!!! 🏃‍♂️
Join Our “Eliminate Running Pain Workshop” at Pillar Kinetic!

Are you training for a race, struggling with pain, or just trying to improve your running form?

This hands-on workshop will help you learn how to move better, prevent injuries, and unlock your best performance! Best of all…..it’s free to the first 15 people to sign up!

✅ Discover the real reason most runners get knee and hip pain
✅ Learn the 3 most common pain points we see with runners
✅ Find out why icing can actually make the injury worse!
✅ Walk away with actionable information you can use right away including mobility exercises and drills
✅ Learn how to build a resilient body that can handle more miles!

📅 When: Saturday, November 8th at 9:30 AM
📍 Where: Pillar Kinetic, Las Vegas

⚠️ Only 15 spots available
👉 Sign Up to claim your spot
https://visit.pillarkinetic.com/pillar-kinetic-runner-workshop

10/10/2025

Chase your limits by joining our UPCOMING SPRINT CLUB!! Details will be posted