Sciatica refers to irritation of the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your lower spine down through your hips, buttocks, and each leg. When irritated, it can cause pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness anywhere along its path. But where the irritation starts is key.

At Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance, we help active adults understand what their body is trying to tell them, treat the cause of clicking or pain—and guide them back to the activities they love. Here’s how we approach clicking shoulders:

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries we see—especially in active adults who run, hike, or play recreational sports in and around Nashville. At first, it might feel like “just a little twist,” but without the right care, that minor roll can turn into a major problem.

But just as crucial as training days are your recovery days. Taking time to rest and recover isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a vital part of improving your performance, preventing injury, and feeling your best.

Sciatica isn’t a diagnosis—it’s a symptom. It refers to pain caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, which is the longest nerve in your body. This nerve runs from your lower back down through your hips, buttocks, and legs. If something is pressing on or inflaming that nerve, you may feel pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness—usually on one side of your body.

Many people assume surgery is the only way forward, but depending on the type, size, and location of the tear—as well as your activity level—conservative treatment with physical therapy can be just as effective (Peterson et al., 2007).

Postpartum back pain is a common complaint among new moms, and if left untreated, it can interfere with daily life, parenting, and your overall well-being. The good news? PT can help.

Whether you want to continue enjoying your favorite hobbies, stay confident on your feet, or avoid falls and injuries, PT can play a key role in supporting your healthy aging journey.

A lot of people think strength training is something you “should’ve started in your 20s.” By the time we reach our 50s, 60s, or beyond, it can feel intimidating — like the weight room belongs only to athletes or young gym-goers. The truth? Building strength is one of the most powerful things you can do at any age to keep your body healthy, resilient, and independent.

We don’t often think about balance until something happens to shake it—like a stumble on the stairs or a near-miss on a slick floor. But...

If you’re over 50, lifting weights (or using bodyweight resistance) isn’t just about building muscle—it’s about maintaining independence, protecting your joints, and staying active for decades to come. At Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance, we help adults of all ages discover the benefits of strength training and learn how to do it in a safe, effective way.

At Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance, we believe in working with your joints—not against them. And one of the most effective, research-backed tools we use to help people with arthritis move better and feel stronger? Strength training.

If you’re in your 40s or beyond, working on your balance now can help you stay upright, injury-free, and moving confidently for decades.

Aging is a natural part of life—but how we age is largely up to us. Healthy aging means maintaining strength, mobility, balance, and independence so you can enjoy life to its fullest at every stage. The great news? It’s never too early—or too late—to start investing in your future health.

The shoulder is a complex joint. It’s designed for mobility—reaching, lifting, throwing, twisting—but that mobility depends on a balance of strength, flexibility, and coordination between many muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Yes, short-term rest can help calm inflammation, but extended rest or avoiding movement can backfire.

At Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance, we don’t just treat neck pain. We address the whole kinetic chain that supports it—from shoulders to spine—so you can live your life without craning, hunching, or aching.

Neck pain isn’t just a nuisance—it’s a signal. At Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance, chronic neck pain is one of the most common reasons people walk through our doors. Whether it started as a slight stiffness or a sharp pinch that just won’t quit, ignoring it in hopes it’ll magically disappear isn’t the answer.

IT Band Syndrome is one of the most common overuse injuries among endurance athletes, but the good news is that physical therapy offers effective treatments to get you back on track.

Chronic hip pain from prolonged sitting is more common than you think, and it’s not just a desk worker problem. It affects drivers, students, creatives, and even remote workers set up on their couches. The good news? You don’t have to just “deal with it.” Physical therapy offers lasting solutions to get to the root of your pain and keep it from coming back.

If you're preparing for surgery—whether it's an ACL reconstruction, joint replacement, or rotator cuff repair—you're likely focused on what comes after: rehab, healing, and getting back to your active life. But here's a game-changing concept that doesn't get enough attention: prehabilitation, or “prehab,” is physical therapy before surgery—and it can significantly improve how quickly and fully you recover.