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.

Whether you’re a casual jogger or training for your next half marathon, running outdoors is a fantastic way to stay fit and enjoy nature. But with the uneven terrain, hills, and varying trail surfaces, running here also comes with an increased risk of injury—especially if your body isn’t properly prepared.

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).

At Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance, we see plenty of active adults struggling with overuse injuries. The good news? Most of these injuries are preventable with the right approach.

At Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance, one of the most effective tools we use to tackle this issue is dry needling—a targeted treatment that helps release muscle tension and restore mobility.

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.

When people think about aging well, they often focus on eating right, staying active, and keeping the heart healthy. Those are all essential, but there’s another piece of the puzzle that doesn’t always get enough attention: mobility and flexibility.

The truth is, strength is one of the biggest predictors of independence as we age. And unlike some parts of aging, losing strength isn’t inevitable—it’s something we can absolutely work on at any age.

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.

If you're someone who loves pushing your fitness limits—whether trail running in Nashville, playing pickup basketball, or training for endurance—sports injuries like sprains, strains, or tendonitis can be incredibly frustrating. But did you know that physical therapy (PT) can actually accelerate your recovery and help prevent future issues—often even improving your performance in the process?

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.