The Movement Driven Podcast

Golf puts serious repetitive stress on the lumbar spine, hips, and thoracic spine — and most golf injuries don't come from one bad swing, but from years of compensation patterns. In this episode, Dr. Greg breaks down how Movement Driven Physiotherapy uses TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) screening alongside functional movement assessments to identify exactly what's limiting a golfer&#3...

Florida summers are brutal — and if you're running, walking, or just spending the Fourth of July outdoors, hydration can make or break your day. In this episode, Dr. Greg breaks down why Florida heat hits differently than dry heat states like Arizona or Nevada, how humidity sabotages your body's natural cooling system, and why "just drink water" isn't enough advice. Dr. Greg...

June is Men’s Health Month, and Dr. Greg tackles one of the biggest mistakes he sees men make when it comes to their health: waiting too long to address pain. Whether it’s back pain, shoulder pain, golf-related injuries, or chronic aches that have become “normal,” many men choose to push through discomfort instead of finding the root cause. The problem? Pain rarely fixes itself, and what starts as...

Feeling tight no matter how much you stretch? In this episode, Dr. Greg breaks down the real reasons muscles feel tight—and why stretching alone often isn't the answer. He explains the difference between muscles that are protectively guarding an injury versus those that have structurally shortened over time, and why "tight is weak, weak is tight" is the key to understanding chronic p...

If you've tried physical therapy, chiropractic care, or even injections and you're still dealing with the same pain — this episode is for you. In Episode 40 of the Movement Driven Podcast, Dr. Greg breaks down the real reason so many people stay stuck in a cycle of recurring pain: the problem was never actually addressed at the source. He explains the critical difference between treating a...

Dr. Greg sits down with Gavin Carlin — owner of Good Lad Soccer, the largest youth private soccer training company in Northeast Florida — for a conversation about what it really takes to develop elite young athletes. Gavin shares his journey from signing professionally in Ireland at 16 and representing his country at the European stage, to playing Division I collegiate soccer in the U.S., and ulti...

Summer in Florida means more than just sunshine — it means your body is working harder than you think. In this episode, Dr. Greg Goldberger breaks down exactly what happens physiologically when you train in the heat: why fatigue hits faster, how your cardiovascular system is taxed from two directions at once, and why drinking water alone can actually work against you. He covers the role of electro...

Is it really possible to stay strong, athletic, and injury-free as you get older — or does aging mean slowing down? In this episode, Dr. Greg breaks down the real science of what happens to your body as you age (starting as early as your 30s), and more importantly, what you can do about it. From muscle loss and joint stiffness to hormonal changes and cardiovascular decline, Dr. Greg explains why a...

Not all pain is created equal — and understanding the difference could change everything about how you recover. In this episode, Dr. Greg Goldberger breaks down the real science of inflammation: what it is, why you actually need it, and why it gets such a bad rap. More importantly, he explains why pain that lingers for months or years is rarely just inflammation — and what's really going on in...

Jacksonville is getting something special. On this episode of the Movement Driven Podcast, Dr. Greg sits down with Jonathan Vazquez — founder and league director of the Jacksonville Competitive Baseball League (JCBL) — to talk about what happens to competitive baseball players after the dream doesn't go as planned. The JCBL was built for the college athlete who didn't get drafted, the mino...

Ever feel like your knees ache right before it rains — and wonder if you're imagining it? You're not. But the reason might surprise you. In this episode, Dr. Greg breaks down the science behind weather-related joint pain and why barometric pressure changes can make sensitive joints feel worse — especially in people with osteoarthritis. Then he shifts to one of the most common issues he see...

April doesn't cause injuries — it exposes them. If your off-season didn't build strength, capacity, and proper progression, the start of your season is exactly when those problems show up. In this episode, Dr. Greg breaks down what a bad off-season actually looks like (hint: it's not just doing nothing), what a good one should include, and why the same training that prevents injuries i...

Most baseball injuries don't happen mid-season — they happen at the very beginning and very end. In this episode, Dr. Greg breaks down exactly why April is one of the highest-risk months for youth baseball players, and what parents and athletes can do about it before it becomes a serious problem. We cover the three most common arm injuries in baseball — Tommy John (UCL tears), Little League el...

What if the missing piece in your junior golfer's development isn't more lessons — it's how their body moves? In this episode of the Movement Driven Podcast, Dr. Greg sits down with Coach Mo Gesualdi (PGA, LPGA, TPI), Director of Instruction at The Golf Academy at St. Johns, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to develop young golfers for long-term success. Recorded li...

The Masters is here — but better golf doesn't start with your swing. It starts with how your body moves. In this episode, Dr. Greg Goldberger breaks down the real reason your swing isn't improving: your body can't get into the positions a good swing requires. If you've watched every YouTube video, worked with instructor after instructor, and still have the same faults — this episod...

Most people think rehab is just exercises and stretching — but tissue healing is biological, and what you eat directly impacts how fast (and how well) you recover. In this episode, Dr. Greg breaks down the critical connection between nutrition and orthopedic injury recovery, and why what you do in the other 23 hours outside the clinic matters just as much as your treatment sessions. You'll lea...

The weather warms up, motivation spikes — and so do injuries. In this episode, Dr. Greg Goldberger breaks down exactly why spring is one of the most dangerous times of year for active people, and what you can do about it. You feel good, the sun is out, and you're ready to go hard. But here's the problem: your tissues aren't ready. Dr. Greg explains why muscles may feel fine while tendo...

With the pros teeing it up at TPC Sawgrass this week, there's no better time to talk about what it actually takes to swing faster and hit it further — without wrecking your lower back in the process. In this episode, Dr. Greg breaks down why most amateur golfers are spinning their wheels chasing more distance, and what they're missing when it comes to real rotational power development. Spo...

Are you training hard but still leaving power and speed on the table? In this episode of The Movement Driven Podcast, Dr. Greg breaks down Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP) — a science-backed training strategy that can instantly unlock more strength, speed, and explosive performance. Whether you're a golfer looking to add yards off the tee in St. Johns or a runner hitting the trails in Jackso...

The Masters is here — but better golf doesn't start with your swing. It starts with how your body moves. In this episode, Dr. Greg Goldberger breaks down the real reason your swing isn't improving: your body can't get into the positions a good swing requires. If you've watched every YouTube video, worked with instructor after instructor, and still have the same faults — this episod...

If you have been living with pain for months or even years, you may have started to wonder: Is this just how my body is now? Am I broken? Why can’t I “fix” this? In this episode of the Movement Driven Podcast, Dr. Greg reframes chronic pain through the lens of nervous system science and movement physiology. He explains why pain that lasts longer than three months does not automatically mean ongoin...

Are your headaches, migraines, or jaw pain really coming from your jaw? In this episode of The Movement Driven Podcast, Dr. Greg breaks down the often overlooked movement connection behind TMJ dysfunction, tension headaches, and even some migraines. Many people treat jaw pain with a night guard and stop there. But what if the root cause is actually your posture, neck mobility, rib mechanics, or br...

In this Valentine's Day special episode, Dr. Greg explores the powerful connection between how you move your body and how you feel about yourself. Discover why "loving your body" starts with understanding your daily posture and movement habits. Dr. Greg breaks down the science behind how desk posture, phone habits, and breathing patterns impact everything from neck and shoulder pain...

February is Heart Health Month, and when it comes to exercise, the conversation often stops at one question: Is cardio enough? In this episode, Dr. Greg breaks down the real difference between resistance training and traditional “cardio” from a physical therapy and movement specialist perspective. We dig into what these terms actually mean, why resistance training absolutely counts toward heart he...

Rotation sports place unique demands on the body, especially when the same movement is repeated at high speed and high force. In this episode, Dr. Greg breaks down why athletes in golf, baseball, pickleball, tennis, and other rotational sports are more prone to overuse injuries and why pain often shows up far from the true source of the problem. The conversation explores how limited hip and thorac...