Physical Therapy: STRIVE

Tendinitis is commonly treated at Strive Performance in West Ashley, Charleston, SC! 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 in West Ashley, SC, yet they are one of the most misunderstood “injuries” from a patient’s perspective. You may have noticed I put quotes around injury  - that’s intention

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 diseases like Parkinson’s and ALS. You can work on a sports team professionally as a sports PT. And of course we can’t forget outpatient orthopedic PT for your sprains, strains, and other musculoskeletal i

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 services each year in the U.S. We are all taught about pain from a young age: If you get injured, then it will hurt. And if you’re in pain, then there must be an injury… right?  Not so fast! This outdat

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 better option — one that prioritizes personalized care, strength-focused rehab, and transparent pricing. At Strive Performance & Mobility in West Ashley, our private pay physical therapy model was bui

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 reaction may be to lie on the couch and avoid movement altogether. But when you finally get up, your back feels even more stiff and sore. Trust me—you are not  alone. Low back pain is incredibly commo