Progressive Motion

11/04/2026

“Compete in Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai again after surgery!” 96+ sessions with Ariana T Antonio, PT, DPT, SCS and Ashley Izumi | Physio & Coach took Jasmine from recovery all the way back to the mats and beyond. Go Jasmine! 👏🔥

11/03/2026

Nobody talks about how frustrating it is to feel like a stranger in your own body. The Player Card Evaluation is how you get to know it again: a conversation about your goals, movement and hands-on testing, plus strength and force data comparing both sides, so you finally understand what your body has been telling you.

Ask us about getting your Player Card. It’s your first step to knowing your body well enough to unlock what it’s really capable of, and doing the things you love better than you remember.

11/03/2026

One person is rebuilding after a back injury, another wants to keep up with their kids, another is chasing a first half marathon.

Different journeys, same goal: understand your body well enough to keep doing what you love.

Foundational Training, a new small group class led by Doctors of Physical Therapy. Sign up at the link in bio.
🗓️ Every Wednesday
🕠 5:30 – 6:15 PM
📍 The Motion Lab | 725 Shasta St, Redwood City, CA 94063

10/30/2026

That pain between your shoulder blades might not be coming from your shoulder. 👀

Desk workers, this one is for you!

Did you know that tight or irritated muscles in your neck can contribute to pain and discomfort in areas far beyond the neck itself?

This is called referred pain. Certain muscles can develop sensitive trigger points that produce pain in a different area than where the muscle is actually located.

One example? Your scalene muscles.

These muscles sit along the sides of your neck and play an important role in neck movement and breathing. When irritated or overloaded, they can contribute to familiar pain patterns that may include:

🔹 Pain along the back of the shoulder blade
🔹 Discomfort around the upper shoulder and neck
🔹 Symptoms traveling down the arm
🔹 Pain, tingling, or unusual sensations extending toward the pinky and ring fingers

The scalene region can also contribute to nerve irritation, so symptoms traveling into the hand shouldn't automatically be assumed to be muscular trigger points.

So, what does this mean if you sit at a desk all day?

Hours of prolonged positioning, limited movement, and repetitive postures can contribute to increased neck and shoulder discomfort.

At Progressive Motion, our recovery specialist takes a hands-on approach to assessing areas of tension, addressing soft tissue restrictions, and helping restore comfortable movement.

The key is looking beyond where you feel the pain and understanding where it might be coming from.

The question is: Are you treating where it hurts, or understanding why it hurts?

📍 Don't let neck and shoulder tension dictate your workday. Book your recovery session at Progressive Motion.

Reset. Evolve. Perform.

10/29/2026

10/28/2026

Recovery is a process, not just pressure. 💆‍♂️💪

At Progressive Motion, our recovery specialist uses a variety of hands-on techniques to address muscle tension, improve tissue mobility, and help you move with greater ease.

🔹 Circular Strokes: Help prepare the tissue and identify areas of increased tension or sensitivity.

🔹 Cross-Friction Techniques: Apply targeted pressure across tissue fibers to address localized restrictions and improve tissue mobility.

🔹 Active Release Techniques: Combine targeted manual contact with movement to address areas of tension while restoring mobility through a range of motion.

Each technique serves a purpose. The approach is tailored to the individual, adapting pressure and treatment based on how the tissue responds and how you move.

Whether you're dealing with nagging tightness, recovering from training, or looking to stay ready for your next performance, our goal is to help you recover with intention.

Reset. Evolve. Perform.

📍 Ready to prioritize your recovery? Book your session at Progressive Motion today!

10/01/2026

If you keep getting massages for your low back and the relief never lasts, this one’s for you 👇🏾

It’s not your fault. Most massages are just missing the piece that locks the change in.

Low back pain and stiffness often don’t start in the low back. Here, our recovery specialist Eric Octaviano is working on the obliques, hip flexors, and diaphragm. All three shape your posture, and all three can quietly load your spine every single day.

Not all massages are created equal. At Progressive Motion, our Reset work is targeted and specific, and it’s built into our REP system: Reset → Evolve → Perform.

First, we release the targeted areas. Then we retrain your diaphragm, abdominals, and hamstrings to restore balance and build that STACK, so your low back can finally let go.

Stop chasing temporary relief. Start building change that sticks.

‼️Massage promos available. We know it’s an investment and sometimes you don’t know what you’re going to get and makes it tough to pay.

No need to wait to feel better. DM us now and get on our schedule 👀

📍 Redwood City, CA

09/30/2026

Stiff Mid or Lower Back? You probably are hitting some good drills, but maybe missing some of the nuances.

This is a contralateral crawl. The opposite arm and leg work together, which is the same pattern your body uses every time you walk or run.

Most mid-back mobility drills focus only on twisting. What gets missed is keeping the spine long while you rotate.

When your spine stays tall and supported, you get:

✅ More freedom for each segment of your spine to move
✅ Less pressure and pinching through your back
✅ Your spine’s natural curves protected
✅ Less tension in the surrounding muscles
✅ Better body awareness and control

The bottom line: less strain, mitigate risk of injury bc quality of motion is preserved, and movement that feels easier.

This drill trains mid-back rotation, core control, and shoulder blade stability all at once. That’s why it’s one of our favorites for anyone dealing with a stiff mid back or lower back.

09/03/2026

Some reps build muscle, others build access.

Kyle Lacanlale is putting in both.

09/02/2026

Mike is a performance specialist who came to Body IQ five weeks after surgery to rebuild.

“𝙄 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙚, 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚, 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙡.”

That’s what happens when Joey Salgado and Josh Moreali break movement down with a level of specificity most people have never experienced before.

Body IQ meets every Wednesday at 5:30 PM at The Motion Lab.

Link in bio to reserve your spot.