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10/24/2025

Not all low back pain is the same. Some people hurt bending forward. Some hurt leaning back. Some hurt doing both.

That makes strengthening a lot trickier. But not impossible.

The key is finding ways to train around the pain while still building strength where it counts.

This is one of our favorite patients grinding through a core drill that avoids both flexion and extension. No bending forward, no leaning back, just pure isometric strength in the safe zone.

This movement became a turning point. It gave us just enough control and confidence to level up her plan and start progressing to much harder exercises.

10/24/2025

The body is built to adapt, but it also loves to compensate.
When you're tired or in-season, those weak links show up fast.
That’s why smart, customized training matters more than ever.

When a hockey player comes to us in the offseason, the clock is already ticking. Our job is to test everything, isolate what’s underperforming, and train it up before fatigue and competition expose it.

Even with limited time this summer, we saw massive changes by focusing on the right priorities. The human body is incredible — but you have to know where to look and how to train it.

10/23/2025

Injections should never be the first plan — but when they’re the right call, you want someone who gets it right.

Dr. Wilson explains the different types of epidural steroid injections and how to approach them with accuracy.

We’ve worked with Dr. Wilson for almost a decade. He’s a trusted local expert who prioritizes diagnostic clarity and precision at every step.

It’s been an amazing 24 hours of Google reviews! We’re so grateful for every patient who takes the time to share their e...
10/23/2025

It’s been an amazing 24 hours of Google reviews! We’re so grateful for every patient who takes the time to share their experience. Your words mean more than you know.

As far as most of our patients who aren’t referred by our excellent local medical providers, they usually find us through your shared videos, kind words, and especially your Google and Facebook reviews.

Thank you for helping us keep serving the Hendersonville and Greater Nashville Active Community at the highest level!

10/23/2025

You can’t train at your best if your body’s stuck in restriction.
Before big sessions, we restore motion and reset the system.
That way, every jump, every rep, every drill hits harder.

Here we’re getting the body tuned up before a heavy plyometric day. Restoring mobility, reducing tension, and making sure previous sessions aren’t still hanging around in the joints and soft tissue.

Especially for basketball players, who live overhead and in the air, keeping the neck, upper back, and full spine moving well is non-negotiable. This adjustment may be from a couple months ago, but that feeling of everything moving better? That never gets old.

10/22/2025

The fastest way to improve is by training right at the edge of your ability.
That “edge” looks different for everyone, but it’s where adaptation happens.
Pro athletes may need more intensity, but everyone deserves a plan built just for them.

Nico’s knocking out hollow body holds with a 10-pound med ball flying off the rebounder like a cannon. His abs were barely flinching, so Dr. Joel stepped in to add resistance at the feet.

Only problem? Joel’s head was dangerously close to the ball’s flight path. Risking it all for core gains.

This is how we train. Thoughtfully, progressively, and always with a little humor.

10/22/2025

Neck and low back pain often starts in a place you don’t expect — your upper back.

Most people lose thoracic mobility from years of looking down, working forward, and sitting too much.

The result is overstressed areas in the lower neck and low back that were never meant to do all the work.

Your body moves in the path of least resistance. So if the upper back is stiff, other areas start picking up the slack and eventually get jammed and irritated.

We don’t just treat the spot that hurts. We test movement, find the real issue, and work hands-on to fix it. In this case, Dr. Jason adjusts and mobilizes the upper back, and then our patient heads straight into a rehab session to build strength and control around the new range.

This is how we treat our pros, our teens, and everyone in between.

10/21/2025

“Hey Dr. Kindred, what’s one type of fracture you’ve become extremely cautious about managing non-surgically—something that at first seemed straightforward?”

His answer: distal radius fractures in middle-aged and older females.

What seemed simple early in his career turned out to be one of the most deceptive. These fractures may look okay on X-ray, but poor healing or subtle instability can lead to long-term consequences if not caught early.

It’s wisdom like this that makes us so grateful to host experts like Dr. Kindred at our events—to keep learning and growing as a clinical team.

10/21/2025

You probably didn’t know you can tear your plantar fascia and not need surgery, even as a pro athlete.
The human body is incredibly resilient, but only with the right plan, smart training, and the right people guiding it.
Our job is to teach the body how to absorb and control force again so it can heal stronger.

This video was recorded two months ago. Nico was still working through some one-leg jump drills and learning what his injured foot could handle. He wasn’t all the way back yet, but he was getting close.

Now he’s back to pro basketball, grinding every day, making his family proud.

10/20/2025

Steph has put in the work — years of therapy, surgeries, and setbacks.

But now? We’ve finally found the formula that’s keeping his knee pain down and letting him train harder, run faster, and play stronger.

Can’t wait to see him dominate this season.

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10/20/2025

In this clip from Active Sports Therapy’s Sports Medicine Conference, Dr. Jason shares what makes working with Dr. Wilson such a powerful part of our patient care network.

The conversation centers on facet ablation—a procedure that targets the tiny nerves that send pain signals from the facet joints (the “hinges” of the spine). Dr. Wilson explains how the radiofrequency ablation temporarily disables these nerves, often providing relief for around 6–12 months.

But what sets Dr. Wilson apart? He doesn't just perform the procedure—he also retests patients in real time, starting with movement assessments, then a diagnostic medial branch block, and immediately rechecking those movements to confirm the diagnosis before moving to ablation.

That level of precision and follow-through is why we’re so grateful to have Dr. Wilson here in Hendersonville.

10/15/2025

🧠 In this clip, Dr. Jason Hulme and Dr. Jaron Sullivan dive into a meaningful discussion around predictive treatments and pain relief outcomes. One key principle? If we can consistently modify a patient’s pain by position or use, it gives us powerful clues—and often predicts better outcomes in conservative care.

Dr. Hulme shares how at Active Sports Therapy, diagnostic triage and movement-based systems—rooted in mentorship and years of pattern recognition—guide the care we deliver every day.

Dr. Sullivan, an expert in labral repair and complex orthopedic decision-making, offers insight into how he works up cases. This sparked one of the most engaging moments of the conference as both doctors walked attendees through their processes, followed by open discussion.

💬 A must-watch for any healthcare provider working in rehab, diagnostics, or surgical decision-making.

🙏 Thank you, Dr. Sullivan, for your time and thoughtful teaching.

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37075

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