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You're mid-run when you feel it: a small leak. Maybe it's when you cough, sneeze, or hit a particularly hard stride. You've heard other runners mention it casually, like it's just part of being a female runner. "It happens to everyone after having kids." "It's normal for distance runners." "Just wear a pad." But here's the truth: urinary leakage during running is common, but it's not normal. And it's definitely not something you have to accept as an inevitable part of being

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 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

Let's talk about what muscle energy techniques are, how they work, what conditions they treat effectively, and why they might be the missing piece in your recovery.

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

Let's talk about why "just in case" peeing is problematic, what it does to your bladder over time, and how to retrain healthier habits.

Let's talk about what causes sit bone pain, how to tell what's going on, and what you can do about it.

You bend down to pick up something off the floor and feel it: that familiar tightness in your lower back. Or maybe your back feels stiff first thing in the morning, especially after a winter of less activity. You stretch it, roll it, maybe even get a massage. It feels better temporarily, but the stiffness keeps coming back. If this sounds familiar, you might be treating the wrong area. At Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance , we see this pattern constantly: people spend

Your neck hurts. Maybe it's that nagging ache at the base of your skull. Maybe it's stiffness when you turn to check your blind spot. Or maybe it's tension that creeps up by mid-afternoon and turns into a headache by evening. If this sounds familiar and you've been blaming your pillow, your posture, or the way you sleep, you're not alone. Most people assume neck pain comes from the neck itself. But here's what we see every day at Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance : the

If sex is painful, you're not alone, and you're not broken. Sexual pain (dyspareunia) affects up to 75% of women at some point in their lives, and while it's less commonly discussed, men experience it too. Yet despite how common it is, many people suffer in silence for months or years, assuming it's something they just have to live with. Here's the truth: pain during sex is not normal, it's not "all in your head," and in most cases, it's treatable. At Nashville Physical Thera

If you've noticed your body feeling tighter, achier, or just... crankier as we head into March, you're not imagining it. Every spring, we see a wave of patients at Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance describing the same thing: "I don't know why, but everything just feels stiff." The good news? This seasonal stiffness is normal, predictable, and—with the right approach—fixable in about a week. Let's talk about why this happens and what you can do about it. Why Your Body

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