Kathleen McDonough, Author at Kathleen McDonough Physical Therapy and Pilates

Person experiencing low back discomfort while sitting in a car during travel.

Featured Physical Therapy

Summer Travel and Low Back Pain: Tips for Staying Comfortable on the Road

Road trips, flights, and long days of sitting can challenge your back. Here is how to travel more comfortably this summer. Summer often brings road trips, vacations, family visits, and opportunities to explore new places. It can also bring long hours of sitting, heavy luggage, unfamiliar beds, and changes in…

Kathleen McDonoughJune 1, 2026

Woman standing outdoors with eyes closed, practicing calm, controlled breathing with relaxed posture

Featured Physical Therapy

Breathe Better, Stand Taller: How Breathing Impacts Your Posture This Spring and Summer

This time of year tends to bring changes in routine. There’s often more time spent walking, traveling, working in the yard, or simply being more active day to day. Along with that, it is common for neck, shoulder, or back discomfort to become more noticeable. One factor I often look…

Kathleen McDonoughMay 1, 2026

Four adults playing pickleball on an outdoor court with colorful blue and purple surfaces.

Featured Physical Therapy

Stay Healthy Playing Pickleball: Injury Prevention Exercises for Every Court Sport

Pickleball has quickly become one of the most popular ways to stay active. It is fun, social, and easy to get started, which is exactly why so many people get hooked. However, with that excitement often comes a common issue—jumping into play without properly preparing the body. Whether you are…

Kathleen McDonoughApril 1, 2026

Physical therapist guiding a patient through a gentle exercise for sciatic pain relief in a San Anselmo physical therapy studio.

Featured Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy for Sciatic Pain in San Anselmo, CA: A Movement-Based Approach

Sciatic pain is something I see frequently in my San Anselmo physical therapy practice. Many people come in describing pain that begins in the lower back or buttock and travels down the leg. Sometimes it feels sharp, sometimes like burning, tingling, or numbness. Sitting for long periods, driving, or even…

Kathleen McDonoughMarch 1, 2026

Featured Physical Therapy

Why Should I Try Physical Therapy?

This is a question I hear all the time. Often it comes after someone has tried everything else. Stretching, foam rolling, rest, even cortisone. The pain may ease for a short time, but it always seems to return. If you have found yourself asking, “Why should I try physical therapy?”…

Kathleen McDonoughJanuary 9, 2026

Physical Therapy

Healing Sacroiliac Joint Pain Naturally

Living with lower back or hip pain can be confusing—you might assume it’s a pulled muscle, a tendon issue, or simply strain from daily activities. That’s exactly what one of our patients thought, until she discovered the real source of her discomfort was sacroiliac (SI) joint pain. In this short…

Kathleen McDonoughOctober 7, 2025

Physical Therapy Pilates

Aging Stronger with Physical Therapy and Pilates

Over the years, I have worked with many people who assumed that getting older automatically meant slowing down, losing strength, or giving up the activities they love. What I have seen in my practice proves the opposite. With the right combination of physical therapy and Pilates, it is entirely possible…

Kathleen McDonoughSeptember 5, 2025

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy and Pilates for Knee Surgery Recovery

Recovering from knee surgery, including total knee replacement, can be one of the most challenging physical journeys a person will take. The knee plays a role in many essential daily activities, such as walking, climbing stairs, standing up and sitting down, and driving a car. Surgery can temporarily disrupt strength,…

Kathleen McDonoughAugust 22, 2025

Pilates

Pilates Certification: Upholding Professional Competency

NPCP Board from left to right: Cecilia Pulido, Alycea Ungaro, me, Iris Burman, Patrice Ross, Karyn Staples, Jolita Trahan, Tabatha Russell, Benjamin Degenhardt, Clare Dunphy and John GareyMany of my patients seek me out because of my experience teaching Pilates and integrating it into their rehabilitation programs. Often, their doctor…

Kathleen McDonoughMarch 17, 2025

Health & Longevity

How To Create Sustainable Exercise Habits in 2025

Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. It helps you stay strong, keeps your heart healthy, and lifts your mood. Exercise can help you sleep better, think clearer, and feel more energized. Best of all, you don't need fancy equipment or hours of…

Kathleen McDonoughJanuary 10, 2025

Kathleen McDonough

Summer Travel and Low Back Pain: Tips for Staying Comfortable on the Road

Breathe Better, Stand Taller: How Breathing Impacts Your Posture This Spring and Summer

Stay Healthy Playing Pickleball: Injury Prevention Exercises for Every Court Sport

Physical Therapy for Sciatic Pain in San Anselmo, CA: A Movement-Based Approach

Why Should I Try Physical Therapy?

Healing Sacroiliac Joint Pain Naturally

Aging Stronger with Physical Therapy and Pilates

Physical Therapy and Pilates for Knee Surgery Recovery

Pilates Certification: Upholding Professional Competency

How To Create Sustainable Exercise Habits in 2025

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