Strive Pain and Spine Center

10/16/2026

"Numbness in your hands or fingers can be very unsettling. If you wake up with your hand feeling “asleep” because you slept awkwardly last night, that’s easy enough to understand. Sometimes, though, the cause of numbness is much less obvious and may be more concerning..." Read our latest blog post: https://strivephysmed.com/why-does-my-hand-go-numb-common-causes-of-hand-and-finger-numbness/

10/08/2026

"Walking is great exercise, and a great part of a healthy lifestyle. It’s something our bodies were built to do, and it should be a relaxing and invigorating experience, not painful. Unfortunately, for some people walking can be a source of hip pain..." Read our latest blog post: https://strivephysmed.com/why-does-my-hip-hurt-when-i-walk-common-causes-and-what-to-do/

10/06/2026

Hip pain when walking doesn't always mean there's something "wrong" with the hip joint itself.

Muscle weakness, irritated tendons, arthritis, changes in mobility, or even problems originating in the lower back can contribute to hip pain.

A professional evaluation from a qualified PT can help you pinpoint the source.

10/01/2026

"Sciatica presents itself in different ways to different people, and physical therapists have a wide range of tools and techniques at their disposal to address the underlying causes of these symptoms and get patients back to moving and feeling better..." Read our latest blog post: https://strivephysmed.com/can-physical-therapy-help-with-sciatica-what-you-should-know/

09/24/2026

"Back pain can come from seemingly nowhere. It can happen after a day of standing at work or after cooking a large meal or waiting in a long line, even if you didn’t lift anything heavy or bend awkwardly. It’s as if standing itself is a problem, like your back struggles just to support its own weight..." Read our latest blog post:

Sudden back pain after long periods of standing is something many of us have to deal with. Why does it happen and what can we do about it?

09/21/2026

09/17/2026

"Balance problems are very common as we age. Though it’s easy to take for granted, staying upright is no simple task. It depends on several systems working together, including your vision, inner ear, muscles, joints, and nervous system..." Read our latest blog post:

Balance problems are very common as we age. Age-related changes are inevitable, but significant balance problems and falls don’t have to be.

09/15/2026

Quick balance check! ⏱️

Balance depends on a surprisingly complex combination of strength, coordination, vision, sensation, and your inner ear. If you find yourself feeling unsteady or avoiding activities because you're worried about falling, it's worth finding out why.

09/10/2026

"Moving an arthritic joint hurts. This unavoidable fact can make it seem like physical therapy could be painful and counterproductive, a possibility that keeps many people from getting the help they need..." Read our latest blog post:

Physical therapy can’t cure arthritis or reverse existing joint damage, but a structured exercise program can help reduce pain and stiffness.

09/03/2026

"You reach into a kitchen cabinet and suddenly there’s a sharp pain in your shoulder. Or maybe it happens when you’re trying on the new shirt or simply brushing your hair...A shoulder that feels perfectly normal in most situations but hurts when the arm is raised is a very common complaint..." Read our latest blog post:

When you move your shoulder, you are engaging a complex network of body parts that all play a role in helping your shoulder move efficiently.