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Tight Hamstrings? Here's Why Stretching Isn’t Fixing Them

If you feel like your hamstrings are always tight—no matter how much you stretch—you’re not alone. At Off The Block...

Rolled Your Ankle Again? Here’s Why It Keeps Happening—And What to Do

Whether it happened on the field, on a trail, or just stepping off a curb—ankle sprains are one of the most common...

Stay in the Game This Summer: How to Avoid Injuries

Summer in the Upstate means longer days, warmer weather, and more time outside doing what you love. Whether you’re...

Is Your Core Actually Weak—Or Just Not Doing Its Job?

If you’ve ever been told you have a “weak core,” you probably started doing planks, sit-ups, and maybe threw in some...

Why You’re Dealing With Knee Pain (Even If You’ve Tried Everything)

Knee pain is frustrating—especially when you’ve already tried rest, stretching, maybe even a brace or two, and it still...

Are You Foam Rolling... or Just Wasting Time?

Foam rollers are everywhere these days—gyms, living rooms, TikTok, you name it. And while they can be helpful, we see a...

Your Back Hurts—But It Might Not Be Your Back

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people walk through our doors. Whether it started after a heavy deadlift,...

Why Your Shoulder Pain Isn’t Going Away—and What to Do About It

That nagging shoulder pain you feel during workouts, while lifting groceries, or reaching behind your back? It’s more...

What Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy—and Who Needs It?

When most people think of physical therapy, they picture treatment for sports injuries, back pain, or post-surgery...

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Address That Nagging Injury

We all have that one ache or pain we brush off—maybe it’s a sore shoulder after lifting, a tight hamstring from a run,...