Smith Performance Center - Physical Therapy & Strength Training

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We help people struggling with pain, injury or inactivity understand and manage their health through an integrated system of physical therapy, strength training and community support.

Why Do Your Hamstrings Hurt After Stretching?Stretching your hamstrings should make them feel better—so why do so many p...
11/04/2025

Why Do Your Hamstrings Hurt After Stretching?

Stretching your hamstrings should make them feel better—so why do so many people end up more sore afterward?

If stretching gives you temporary relief but the tightness always returns, you might be stuck in the Hamstring Tightness Doom Loop.

In our latest article, we outline the five most common reasons stretching backfires—from nerve tension and spinal referral to patterning issues and true tendon irritation—and how to test which one applies to you.

Read the full breakdown:
👉https://smithperformancecenter.com/hamstrings-hurt-after-stretching/

If you’re tired of the same injury returning every time you try to get back in shape, you’re not alone.Most people assum...
10/27/2025

If you’re tired of the same injury returning every time you try to get back in shape, you’re not alone.
Most people assume age, bad joints, or the wrong workout are to blame — but the real issue is a strategy mistake.

In our new article, The 10 Strategy Mistakes of Repetitive Injury When Exercising, we explain how to identify the root cause and build a smarter plan using our SPC Phase System.

Read it here → https://smithperformancecenter.com/the-10-strategy-mistakes-of-repetitive-injury-when-exercising/

When your big toe hurts, it’s not always arthritis or gout.Pain at the big toe can come from the joint, the tendons and ...
10/24/2025

When your big toe hurts, it’s not always arthritis or gout.

Pain at the big toe can come from the joint, the tendons and intrinsic muscles, the nerves, or even systemic or referred issues from your back.

Understanding where and when the pain shows up during walking or activity helps us pinpoint the real cause — and stop the recurring flare-ups for good.

Learn more about the main causes of big toe pain (and why it keeps coming back):

👉 Read the full article: https://smithperformancecenter.com/big-toe-pain/

Where and when you feel pain tells us what’s wrong.Heel pain isn’t always plantar fasciitis — it could be the flexor dig...
10/23/2025

Where and when you feel pain tells us what’s wrong.

Heel pain isn’t always plantar fasciitis — it could be the flexor digitorum brevis, a nerve, or even referred pain from your low back.

Getting the diagnosis right starts with a focused exam and understanding when and where it hurts during walking or running.

🦶 Learn more about heel pain in Tucson:
👉 smithperformancecenter.com/what-is-causing-my-heel-pain

10/16/2025

“If you can locate the rocker that hurts, it’s the most effective key sign we have. It turns walking pain into a diagnostic tool.”

Most people describe foot pain by where they feel it—but when it hurts during walking often reveals the real cause.

Each step has four phases—called functional rockers—that determine how your body absorbs and transfers force.
Pain in a specific rocker helps us identify whether it’s the heel pad, plantar fascia, metatarsals, or toe joints that are irritated.

Our latest article explains how understanding the timing of pain during walking can help diagnose and manage common causes of foot pain.

Read more:
👉 https://smithperformancecenter.com/when-and-where-you-feel-foot-pain-during-walking-is-key-for-diagnosis/

There’s a reason rehab and training feel so inconsistent.At Smith Performance Center, we’ve built a structured, phase-ba...
07/21/2025

There’s a reason rehab and training feel so inconsistent.

At Smith Performance Center, we’ve built a structured, phase-based system to solve that problem—from diagnosis to long-term performance.

This guide explains each phase, how our team works together, and what success looks like at every step.

If you’ve ever wondered what sets SPC apart—or just want to understand your recovery better—start here:

https://smithperformancecenter.com/spc-system/

Address

5602 East 5th Street
Tucson, AZ
85711

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 5am - 7pm
Wednesday 5:30am - 7pm
Thursday 5am - 7pm
Friday 5:30am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+15203984886

Website

https://linktr.ee/smithperformancecenter

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