Pursue Physical Therapy & Performance Training

03/04/2026

What’s been bothering you lately?

Knee pain, back stiffness, running aches, shoulder tightness — we want to hear it.

Comment your questions below and our doctors at Pursue Physical Therapy will answer them in upcoming videos.

03/04/2026

Rich came to Pursue Physical Therapy with frequent shoulder discomfort after upper body resistance training and couldn’t bench press without pain.

After a thorough evaluation, Dr. Mike De la Cruz and Dr. Rob Spicker focused on exercises to improve shoulder blade and shoulder stability so his shoulder could move properly during lifting.

Now Rich is back to bench pressing pain-free and has returned to his normal workout routine. 💪

If shoulder pain is holding you back from workouts like bench press, upper body training, or strength training, physical therapy can help address the root cause and get you moving again.

Message us or click the link in bio to book. No prescription needed!

03/03/2026

Last week we talked about goals.
Now we’re breaking down the pain.

After we learn what you want to get back to — sport, the gym, running, or just daily life — we figure out exactly when and where your pain happens.

And nope… we’re still not even at the hands-on part yet 😅

That’s what a thorough evaluation should look like.

02/24/2026

Ice and elevation can help manage swelling early after an ankle sprain, but they are only one small part of recovery. If your ankle still feels stiff, tight, or unstable, the issue may be coming from muscles that have become protective and guarded after the injury.

This is often when treatments like dry needling can help. Dry needling targets tight or overactive muscles to improve mobility, reduce tension, and restore proper muscle activation around the ankle. When combined with manual therapy and progressive strengthening, it helps rebuild stability so your ankle can handle daily movement, workouts, and sports again.

You may want to seek out dry needling if swelling has improved but your ankle still feels restricted, sore, or like it might roll again. The goal of physical therapy isn’t just reducing pain — it’s restoring confidence, movement quality, and long-term resilience.

Message us or click the link in bio to book. No prescription needed!

02/23/2026

The CrossFit Open is here 🔥 Three Saturdays. Big workouts. Smart recovery.

Thank you to Union City CrossFit for trusting Pursue Physical Therapy to support your athletes during the Open — we’re excited to be part of it.

Dr. Mike will be at Union City CrossFit every Saturday providing injury prevention support, sports recovery guidance, hands-on physical therapy treatment, and compression boot sessions to help you stay strong through all three weeks.

Whether you’re managing soreness, working through a nagging injury, or just want to recover smarter between workouts, stop by and take care of your body so you can keep training confidently.

Need something addressed during the week? Book an appointment using the link in bio or visit https://www.pursueptnow.com/Home to get started.

02/23/2026

Nothing better than bringing recovery directly to our fitness community. 💪 Thank you for having us yesterday and for creating a space where performance and recovery go hand in hand.

OTF Morristown members — your free consult at our Cedar Knolls office is waiting for you. DM us to redeem!

02/19/2026