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Forward Physio Welcome to the page of Dr. Nicholas Tanner and Dr. Danny Xu, Orthopedic Physical Therapists Hi! My name is Nicholas Tanner.

I am a doctor of physical therapy providing concierge services in Riverview, Sarasota, Bradenton, and greater Tampa, Florida areas. I specialize in orthopedic manual therapy, functional dry needling, sports rehabilitation, injury prevention, and exercise programming.

02/02/2026

Modification doesn’t mean you’re going backward.
It means you’re choosing the right tool so momentum doesn’t stall.

02/02/2026

Modification doesn’t mean you’re going backward.

It means you’re choosing the right tool so momentum doesn’t stall.

01/30/2026

Behind the scenes of our low back exam.

If your back flares up every time training intensity goes up, the real problem is lack of clarity, not damage.

We rule out anything serious, find movements that calm things down, and show you how to keep training without losing time or momentum.

You leave knowing what’s going on and exactly what to focus on next.
Because losing weeks of progress to the same issue isn’t an option.

If you train consistently, guessing is expensive.Assessing movement, endurance, and flexibility gives you direction you ...
01/28/2026

If you train consistently, guessing is expensive.

Assessing movement, endurance, and flexibility gives you direction you can actually use - not just relief for the day.

Train better. Move better. Keep moving forward.

💬 Comment “CLARITY” if you’re done with trial and error.

01/26/2026

Sciatica isn’t the problem.
Not knowing what’s causing it is.

For people who lift and run, nerve pain can feel like a ticking clock:
Do I push through?
Do I back off?
Am I losing time?

“Sciatica” doesn’t answer those questions.
Understanding where the nerve is irritated and why does.

Because lost clarity turns into lost weeks.
And lost weeks turn into lost momentum.

If this feels familiar, comment "SCIATICA" below.

01/26/2026

Sciatica isn’t the problem.
Not knowing what’s causing it is.

For people who lift and run, nerve pain can feel like a ticking clock:
Do I push through?
Do I back off?
Am I losing time?

“Sciatica” doesn’t answer those questions.
Understanding where the nerve is irritated and why does.

Because lost clarity turns into lost weeks.
And lost weeks turn into lost momentum.

If this feels familiar, comment “SCIATICA” below.

01/23/2026

Back pain doesn’t usually steal strength first.
It steals confidence.

Heather was a competitive bodybuilder whose training stalled because one wrong move meant spasms.
Every session felt like a risk.
And that’s how momentum quietly disappears.

We didn’t shut her down.
We clarified what was safe, adjusted how she loaded her spine, and rebuilt trust in movement.

Now she’s lifting heavier and training without fear.

If back pain has you second-guessing your training, comment “BACK” below.

If you train consistently, a one-size-fits-all approach eventually costs you time.Strong athletes need their weaknesses ...
01/21/2026

If you train consistently, a one-size-fits-all approach eventually costs you time.

Strong athletes need their weaknesses identified, not avoided, and addressed through strength, mobility, and movement quality that actually matches how they train.

That’s how sessions feel purposeful, not random.
And why progress doesn’t stall.

DM us if you want direction that fits your training.

01/19/2026

A flare-up doesn’t mean you’re broken.
It means your system needs better input, not less movement.
Pain can be loud. Your body is still capable.

If your low back has been limiting your training and you’re ready for direction, comment “low back" below!

01/19/2026

A flare-up doesn’t mean you’re broken.
It means your system needs better input, not less movement.
Pain can be loud. Your body is still capable.

If your low back has been limiting your training and you’re ready for direction, comment “low back” below!

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Wednesday 7am - 3pm
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