Strive Physical Therapy Centers

05/19/2026

MYTH: You should rest completely when you’re in pain.

FACT: The right kind of movement often helps you heal faster.

The key is knowing what to do and what to avoid. That’s where we come in.

05/14/2026

"Most of us have had the experience of “pushing through” pain or “walking it off”. Minor aches and pains are fairly common, especially as our bodies age. Nobody wants to treat a little pain like it’s a medical emergency..." Read our latest blog post: https://striverehab.com/what-happens-if-you-ignore-minor-injuries-it-can-be-more-serious-than-you-think/

05/12/2026

Aches and pains might feel common, but they’re not something you have to live with.

If something hurts when you move, that’s your body trying to tell you something. The good news? You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Physical therapy can help you move better, feel better, and avoid bigger problems down the road.

Call us at 352.351.8883 or visit striverehab.com to learn how we can help!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Strive.

05/07/2026

"Many of us have probably heard someone with chronic joint pain mention how they can feel the weather changing. They may say they can “feel the rain coming”. It’s true that many people often associate sore joints with cold, rainy weather. These same people may think that warm weather can make sore joints feel better. In truth, though, joint pain can actually get worse this time of year..." Read our latest blog post: https://striverehab.com/why-your-knee-pain-gets-worse-in-warmer-weather-and-what-to-do-about-it/

05/05/2026

We have been serving our friends and neighbors in and around Ocala for more than 40 years, and our patients’ success stories remind us what it’s all about!

04/30/2026

Celebrating OT Month

04/30/2026

"Rest seems like the best way to react to pain. Tweaked your back? Rest it. Pulled a muscle? Rest it. This is the advice we’ve heard all our lives, and it’s true. Rest is an important part of recovery, but like any other good thing, there is such a thing as too much..." Read our latest blog post: https://striverehab.com/is-rest-really-best-what-to-do-and-not-do-when-youre-in-pain/

04/28/2026

Sitting all day? Your body notices, even if you don’t right away.

Poor posture and prolonged sitting can lead to neck pain, back pain, and reduced mobility.

Luckily, small changes now can prevent bigger problems later.

04/27/2026

04/24/2026

Hear from firefighter, Cliff, about his experience with Strive!