Knee Pain When Running? Why Treating Just Your Knee Won't Work

Achilles Pain After Running? Tight Calves vs. Achilles Tendonitis

IT Band Pain When Running? Why Your Hips Are Actually the Problem

You're a few miles into your run when you feel it: that familiar ache along the front of your shin. You slow down, hoping it will pass, but the pain persists. By the time you finish, your shin feels sore and tender to the touch. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Shin pain is one of the most common complaints we see at Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance every spring, especially as runners ramp up mileage for races like the Country Music Marathon. But here's wha

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You're a few miles into your run when you feel it: that sharp, burning pain on the outside of your knee. You slow down, try to stretch it out, but the pain keeps coming back. By the time you finish, you're limping, and the next morning your knee feels stiff and angry. If this sounds familiar, you're probably dealing with IT band syndrome, one of the most common and frustrating running injuries. At Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance , we see IT band issues constantly dur

Spring running season is here. The temperatures are perfect, race registrations are filling up, and runners all over Nashville are lacing up to hit the greenways, neighborhoods, and trails. But every spring, we see the same pattern at Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance : enthusiastic runners who ramp up mileage too quickly and end up sidelined with preventable injuries within weeks. Runner's knee. IT band syndrome. Achilles tendinopathy. Plantar fasciitis. The list goes

Spring energy is real. The weather improves, your motivation spikes, and suddenly you want to make up for lost time. You're running more miles, lifting heavier, signing up for classes, and feeling great about your commitment. Until you don't. At Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance , we see this cycle every March: motivated athletes who ramp up training quickly, ignore early warning signs, and end up injured just as they're hitting their stride. The frustrating part? Most

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Spring brings renewed motivation to get back in the gym, and for many people, that means returning to strength training after a slower winter. But within a few weeks, we start seeing the same pattern at Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance : shoulder pain that starts subtle and progressively gets worse with overhead pressing, bench pressing, or even just reaching overhead. If your shoulder hurts when you lift, you're not alone. Shoulder pain is one of the most common comp

Spring is here, the weather is improving, and you're motivated. Maybe you're training for a race, ramping up for outdoor sports, or just excited to move more after a slower winter. Whatever your goal, you're ready to do more. But here's the pattern we see every March at Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance : motivated athletes who increase their training volume too quickly and end up sidelined with an overuse injury within weeks. Achilles tendonitis. Runner's knee. Should

You need physical therapy, but the thought of driving across town, sitting in a waiting room, and fitting appointments into your already packed schedule feels overwhelming. Or maybe you've done traditional PT before and found the experience impersonal, rushed, or ineffective. There's another option: concierge physical therapy. At Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance , we offer concierge PT services that bring high-quality, one-on-one physical therapy directly to you. Whet

When we think about self-care in February, we usually think about rest, indulgence, or taking a break. But one of the most meaningful ways to take care of your body—especially if you’re active, busy, or dealing with recurring pain—is choosing healthcare that actually prioritizes you . That’s where cash-based physical therapy comes in. At Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance , we often meet people who say, “I didn’t realize care could feel like this.”  And what they’re rea

Self-care has gotten a bit of a rebrand lately. Somewhere along the way, it became synonymous with bubble baths, candles, massages, and the occasional day off. While those things can feel great, they’re not what actually keeps your body healthy, resilient, and moving well long-term. Real self-care—the kind that supports longevity, independence, and confidence in your body—is much less glamorous. It’s built on consistent movement, strength, and maintenance , not quick fixes. A

Knee pain has a way of sneaking into daily life. One day you’re squatting, running, hiking, or playing pickleball without thinking twice—and the next, your knee hurts going up stairs or getting out of the car. For many people, the first instinct is to seek imaging, injections, or a referral to an orthopedic specialist. But in most cases, physical therapy should be the first step , not the last. At Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance , we regularly help active adults reso

If you’ve ever spent 10 minutes stretching before a workout—only to still feel stiff, achy, or off once you start moving—you’re not alone. Warm-ups are one of the most misunderstood parts of fitness. Most people do  warm up, but they’re warming up in a way that doesn’t actually prepare their body for what’s coming next. The result? Persistent tightness, nagging pain, or injuries that seem to come out of nowhere. At Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance , we see this daily:

If your knees ache, your back feels stiff, or your running stride feels “off,” there’s a good chance your hips are involved—even if they’re not where the pain shows up. At Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance , we often tell patients: the hips are the boss . They influence how you walk, lift, run, sit, stand, and age. When hip mobility or strength starts to slip, the rest of the body quietly picks up the slack—until it can’t anymore. Understanding how to care for your hip

If your shoulders feel tight, achy, pinchy, or just done  by the end of the workday, you’re not imagining it. Desk-related shoulder pain is one of the most common issues we see—especially in people who spend long hours at a computer, work on laptops, or bounce between meetings without much movement. And despite what you’ve probably been told, this isn’t just a posture problem. Your shoulders aren’t weak or damaged.They’re simply being asked to do too much, for too long, witho

Ever notice how your pain seems worse during stressful seasons of life—busy work weeks, poor sleep, emotional overload, or when you’re running on caffeine and adrenaline? That’s not a coincidence. Pain is not just about tissues. It’s deeply connected to your nervous system, stress levels, and how your body perceives safety. If you’ve been told your pain is “just stress” or, on the flip side, that it’s only  a mechanical problem, the truth sits somewhere in the middle. Let’s b