(And How It Directly Impacts Your Longevity ) In today’s world, more people than ever are committed to staying active—lifting, running, playing sports, or chasing their kids around without feeling broken. But as training volume goes up, so does the demand on your joints, tendons, and nervous system. That’s where having a performance physical therapist in your corner  becomes one of the most valuable investments you can make in your long-term health and longevity. This isn’t a

If you train hard, sit too much, or deal with nagging aches that just won’t quit, you’ve probably heard someone mention dry needling . Maybe your friend swears it “released” their shoulder. Maybe you’ve seen athletes post about it after a tough workout. At Ascension Rehab and Sports Therapy in Charlotte , we use dry needling as one of several tools to help people move better, recover faster, and get out of pain — but it’s not magic, and it’s not the whole solution either. Her

Wrist pain is one of the most common complaints we see among gymnasts and cheerleaders here at Ascension Rehab and Sports Therapy in South Charlotte . Between tumbling passes, vaulting, handstands, and stunting, the wrists are constantly exposed to high-impact forces and repetitive loading. Research shows that up to 79% of gymnasts  experience wrist pain at some point in their careers. Among cheerleaders, over 1 in 5  will deal with a wrist injury — and nearly 20% of those ca

Sciatica. You’ve probably heard of it before. Maybe you have even experienced it yourself. But what is sciatica, really? Let’s take a...