(Not Your Doctor, Not Google, Definitely Not TikTok) When pain shows up—whether it’s your knee, back, shoulder, or foot—most people follow the same script: Google the symptoms. Try a few stretches from social media. Wait it out. Eventually call a doctor when it doesn’t go away. By the time they reach physical therapy, the problem has often been lingering for weeks or months. In 2026, there’s a better way: start with physical therapy first . The Traditional Referral Maze (And

When people hear “pelvic floor physical therapy,” many immediately think of pregnancy or postpartum recovery. While pelvic health PT is incredibly important during and after pregnancy, that’s only part of the story. The pelvic floor plays a role in bladder and bowel function, sexual health, core stability, breathing, posture, and pain management —for both women and men, across all stages of life. If you’ve ever wondered whether pelvic floor PT could help you (or assumed it wa

January motivation is powerful. New routines, new goals, new energy. But every year, we also see a familiar downside: people getting hurt just weeks into doing something “good” for their health. At Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance , January is one of our busiest months—not because people are lazy or reckless, but because many fall into the too much, too soon  trap. The body wants consistency and progression, not shock and surprise. The good news? Most New-Year injurie

Knee pain has a way of sneaking into daily life. Maybe it started as a dull ache going up stairs. Maybe your runs don’t feel as smooth anymore. Or maybe your knee just doesn’t trust you the way it used to. For many adults, the first instinct is to book a doctor’s appointment or request imaging. But here’s something most people don’t realize: For the majority of knee pain cases, physical therapy should be the first stop—not the last. Knee Pain Is Common—And Often Mechanical Th