Strive Performance and Mobility
Strive is a high intensity and weight-lifting gym in West Ashley that offers group classes, small group personal training, and physical therapy.
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Don’t Stop. Modify: How to Modify Painful Exercises in 5 Steps
Over the years, I’ve worked with countless people who have given up on certain exercises because they consistently cause pain. I get it, no one wants to push through pain just to stay healthy. But, there’s a right way and a wrong way when dealing with painful movements. Hint:…
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Returning to Running or Lifting After an Injury: A Physical Therapist’s Guide
Without a doubt one of the most common questions we’re asked here at Strive Performance and Mobility is: “When can I return to running/lifting again?”. There is nothing more frustrating than having to stop exercising because of a nagging injury - trust me, I’ve been there. You…
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Running Through Pain: When to Keep Going, Modify, or Stop Running
Running often comes with discomfort. Hard workouts burn, legs feel heavy, and muscles may be sore after increasing mileage, adding speed work, or running hills. But when does normal training discomfort become a running injury? One of the most common questions we hear from…
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Flexibility vs. Mobility: Which Is More Important for Weightlifters?
As a former soccer athlete, I can vividly remember coaches stressing the importance of stretching. For YEARS I would stretch my hamstrings and hear comments from my teammates about how poor my flexibility was. But it never once hindered me while lifting weights. Ever since I…
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When Should You See a Physical Therapist?
Everyone experiences pain at some point in their life. Whether it is due to an injury, surgery, or seemingly appears out of nowhere, pain is a normal human experience. But not all pain is the same. Take stubbing your toe for example. We all know this is a pain that is…
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Why Your Rehab Isn’t Working - Real Talk from Strive’s Physical Therapist
Does this sound like you? You begin physical therapy due to pain leading to activity limitations. While in PT, you progress through exercises that appear to be more challenging than last week’s. Things start to improve, and one day you notice your pain is basically gone with…
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Can You Train With Pain? A Performance Physical Therapist Explains
Whether you are new to working out or are a seasoned veteran, you are bound to experience discomfort with training at some point. Even if you check all the boxes of eating healthy, sleeping well, and following a well-structured program, pain is inevitable at some point. Where…
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Training With A Meniscus Tear | Strive Performance Physical Therapy
Training with a meniscus tear is possible when done correctly! That sharp pain in your knee when you squat or rotate? It’s hard to ignore and constantly on your mind. The internet isn’t doing you any favors to calm your nerves. A quick Google search on the wrong websites will…
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Tendinitis 101: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment at Strive Performance in West Ashley, SC
Tendinitis is commonly treated at Strive Performance! At some point or another, you or someone you know has most likely experienced tendinitis. Cranky tendons are one of the most common reasons people refer themselves to Strive Performance, a cash-based physical therapy clinic…
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Not All Physical Therapy Is the Same: Why Strive Performance Stands Apart
Physical therapy (PT) is an incredibly diverse profession with several different ways to specialize. You can work in acute care helping individuals in the hospital setting. There’s neurological PT for strokes, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and degenerative…
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Understanding Pain: The Emotional and Physical Puzzle
At Strive Performance and Mobility, we understand pain is complicated. There are entire professions dedicated to understanding it, treating it, and trying to prevent it. It is why the vast majority of healthcare even exists, and why TRILLIONS of dollars are spent on healthcare…
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Why Private Pay Physical Therapy Is Changing the Game in West Ashley, Charleston, SC
A Better Way to Recover, Move, and Train at Strive Performance & Mobility If you’ve ever been rushed through a physical therapy appointment, double-booked with other patients, or confused by insurance limitations, you’re not alone. Many people in Charleston, SC are looking for a…
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Low Back Pain: Physical Therapist-Backed Do’s & Dont’s
We’ve all been there—you’re training hard in the gym or doing something as simple as vacuuming when a nagging ache suddenly appears in your lower back. Maybe you even felt a pop before the pain started. You try to push through it, only to make things worse. Naturally, your first…