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Feeling More Anxious Lately? It Might Be Your Screen Time (and No, It’s Not Just You)
Feeling more anxious lately? It might be the way you're consuming content. Here’s how social media overload affects your mental health and what you can do to reset.
Made 2 Move Team
Dec 16, 20254 min read


My Shoulder Hurts When I Go Overhead — Should I Stop or Push Through It?
Should you stop working out when your shoulder hurts overhead? Learn when pain is okay, when to modify, and how to train smarter without making symptoms worse.
Made 2 Move Team
Dec 9, 20254 min read


The Best Exercises to Prepare Your Body for Pickleball in Daniel Island & Mount Pleasant (Part 2)
Pickleball isn’t hurting people. Being unprepared is. Here’s why so many Daniel Island and Mount Pleasant players get aches and pains - and what to do so you can play more, not less.
Made 2 Move Team
Nov 25, 20254 min read


Pickleball Isn’t the Problem (Part 1): Why More Movement Is the Answer for Daniel Island & Mount Pleasant
Pickleball isn’t hurting people. Being unprepared is. Here’s why so many Daniel Island and Mount Pleasant players get aches and pains - and what to do so you can play more, not less.
Made 2 Move Team
Nov 18, 20254 min read


Back Pain Doesn’t Mean You’re Broken (Part 2): How to Actually Build a Stronger, More Confident Back
Learn how to actually protect your back — the movements, habits, and mindset shifts that build real strength and confidence. A guide from Made 2 Move Physical Therapy.
Made 2 Move Team
Nov 10, 20254 min read


Back Pain Doesn’t Mean You’re Broken (Part 1): Why Everything You’ve Been Told About Back Pain Is Wrong
Most back-pain fixes don’t work because they make you fear movement. Learn why your spine is built to move — from the PTs at Made 2 Move Charleston & Charlotte.
Made 2 Move Team
Nov 4, 20253 min read


Is Your Back Pain Normal? When to See a PT in Mount Pleasant
ck pain is one of the most common complaints among adults in the U.S., and it’s something almost everyone experiences at some point.
Made 2 Move Team
Oct 29, 20254 min read


Knee Pain While Running? Here's How Mount Pleasant PT Can Help
Running should feel free, empowering, and energizing—not painful.
Made 2 Move Team
Oct 29, 20253 min read


Tennis Elbow Rehab: How to Fix It for Good (Part 2)
Tennis elbow isn’t forever. The fix? Calm it down, then build it back up with smart, consistent loading. In Part 2, I’m sharing the exact exercises and plan I use with patients — the same approach that’s helped people go from pain opening a salsa jar to lifting and training pain-free again.
Made 2 Move Team
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Tennis Elbow Explained: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What Not to Do (Part 1)
Lately we’ve seen a ton of people with tennis elbow — and nope, you don’t need to play tennis to get it. CrossFitters, golfers, desk workers… all dealing with that nagging pain on the outside of the elbow. The good news? It’s common, it’s fixable, and it doesn’t mean you have to stop working out. In Part 1, I’m breaking down what it is, why it happens, and what NOT to do if you want it gone.
Made 2 Move Team
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Bone Density & The Weighted Vest Debate: What Women in Mount Pleasant & Daniel Island Need to Know
Rucking — walking with a weighted vest — has exploded in popularity, especially among women worried about bone density. But does it actually work? At Made 2 Move in Mount Pleasant and Daniel Island, we work with women every day who want to build strength, prevent osteoporosis, and stay active for life. In this blog, we break down what science really says about women’s strength training, bone density, and weighted vests — and why strength and jump training are still the most p
Made 2 Move Team
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Shoulder Pain Relief in Mt. Pleasant: What Works and Why
Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints among active adults — and one of the most frustrating.
jeremytdupont
Sep 23, 20254 min read


How Physical Therapy Can Help You Run Stronger & Injury-Free in Charlotte
Most runners think of physical therapy only after something goes wrong — a nagging knee, a sore Achilles, or a race-ending injury. But what if physical therapy could help you avoid those issues in the first place? What if it could actually help you run stronger, smoother, and with more confidence?
Made 2 Move Team
Sep 16, 20254 min read


The Complete Guide to Physical Therapy in Mount Pleasant & Daniel Island
Physical therapy is a hands-on, movement-based healthcare discipline designed to help people improve function, reduce pain, and return to the activities they care about most.
Made 2 Move Team
Sep 9, 20258 min read


The RAMP Framework: How Runners (and Anyone with Pain) Can Get Back Without Taking Time Off
Think you have to stop running because of knee pain? Think again.
This blog breaks down the exact 4-step system we use with runners at our Mount Pleasant and Daniel Island clinics to get them out of pain — without rest, fear, or starting over.
If you’re stuck in the pain → rest → pain cycle, this is your way out.
Made 2 Move Team
Aug 26, 20253 min read
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