25 Mar Stronger Shoulders. Smarter Play. Better Recovery.
If you love playing pickleball, you’ve probably felt it at some point—that nagging shoulder pain that shows up after a match… and keeps coming back.
Here’s the truth: your shoulder pain isn’t a life sentence—and you don’t have to “push through it” just to stay on the court.
In Tonya’s latest podcast episode, host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Tonya Juge, DPT (founder of Tonic Physical Therapy), to break down why shoulder pain keeps returning—and what you can do instead so you can keep playing pickleball for life.
Whether you’re playing a few times a week or competing regularly, this episode will change how you think about pain, performance, and recovery.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ Why shoulder pain builds over time—and how factors like volume, mechanics, and fatigue play a bigger role than you think
✅ The common posture cue that may actually be making your pain worse (and what to do instead)
✅ How to recognize your personal “fatigue danger zone” before it turns into injury
✅ The difference between sharp vs. dull pain—and how to know when to stop vs. train smarter
✅ Why your shoulder is rarely the root of the problem—and how the rest of your body (your kinetic chain) plays a key role
Tonya’s approach is all about helping you better understand your body—so you can move with confidence, reduce pain, and stay active long-term.
Tune in now and start changing the way you think about shoulder pain.
Have questions after listening? Reach out—
we’d love to help you keep playing pain-free.