Low back flare-up after deadlifting? It happens! Even to experienced lifters.
This athlete came in with an acute low back flare-up and mild sciatic symptoms after a heavy deadlift.
Our goal was to calm symptoms, restore comfortable movement, and build a foundation for loading again.
Here’s why we started with these interventions:
➡️ Nerve flossing to improve nerve mobility
➡️ Dry needling to reduce muscle guarding
➡️ Dead bugs to reintroduce pain-free core control
➡️ Side planks to build lateral stability
➡️ Wall clamshells to get the glutes contributing again
The biggest mistake I see is either doing nothing because you’re afraid to move, or trying to “push through it” too soon.
The right rehab meets you where you are, then progresses you back to doing what you love.
Remember: every back pain presentation is different. These exercises were chosen based on this athlete’s assessment and symptoms, not because they’re the right answer for everyone.
Have you ever tweaked your back deadlifting? Give us a text/call 📲 (804) 409-2380.
GRIT Physical Therapy + Performance
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Cutting edge performance physical therapy serving athletes and active adults in Richmond, Virginia.
We are Doctors of Physical therapy with a Strength and Conditioning background. We also provide myofascial release, dry needling, + joint adjustments.
07/28/2026
We love a graduation day!
Shout out to two of our recent GRIT graduates:
Lila Rose Katz rehabbing a hip labrum tear and now back to pain free horseback riding and working out. Good luck at your next adventure at Elon! 🏇🏼
Austin Kush tackling triceps tendinopathy to get back to football this fall. 🏈
Are you struggling with a pain or injury that’s keeping you from performing at your best!
Give us a call or text at 📲 (804) 409-2380
College Rugby recruit, Owen Borchers, sharing his story of rehabbing multiple injuries at GRIT. Now seeing his potential and confidence through the roof.
We’re so excited to see what’s next for you! 📈🔥
07/23/2026
Have you met Dr. Rosalie yet?? 🙋🏻♀️ If not, you should!!
She’s been the perfect addition to the GRIT team bringing years of orthopedic experience as well as a strong background in working with rotational athletes and specializing in golf performance. ⛳️
Our patients are already raving about her! 🧡
Book a FREE consultation call using the link 🔗 in our bio.
She’s now accepting patients full time at GRIT Midlothian and one day per week at Rock It Sports.
Desmond “Bo” Johnson of varinafootball sharing his comeback story from an ACL tear. 🏈
The GRIT team is so proud of you. We can’t wait to see you back on the field this fall. 📈
07/16/2026
We made it to the TOP 5 for Richmond’s Best Physical Therapy! 🎉
I’m incredibly proud of this team and what we’ve built together. Their commitment to providing exceptional care every single day is what got us here.
Now we’re in the final voting round, and we’d be so grateful for your support! If you’ve had a great experience at GRIT or simply want to support a local small business, we’d be honored to have your vote.
🗳️ Vote TWO ways every day through 8/2:
✅ Vote online using the link in our bio
✅ Text: 177 to (804) 620-8981
You can vote once online + once by text every day for a total of 2 votes daily.
To our patients, referral partners, friends, and the entire GRIT community…THANK YOU for trusting us and supporting our small business. We truly couldn’t do this without you.🧡
07/09/2026
📣📣 F45 MIDLO! 📣📣
THIS SUNDAY! Book a slot with Dr. Rosalie Pizziketti to address your aches and pains ahead of September HYROX!
Reserve a slot using the link in our bio. 🔗
07/05/2026
🎉 WELCOME TO THE TEAM, DR. ROSALIE! 🎉
Help us give a warm GRIT welcome to Dr. Rosalie Pizziketti, PT, DPT, CSCS, TPI-M2, Cert-DN! 👏
Originally from New York and previously working in Arlington, Rosalie is new to RVA and joins us after working in a high-performance sports physical therapy clinic, where she helped athletes and active adults get back to performing at their best.
She specializes in:
🏌️ Golf performance & rehab (TPI Medical Level 2)
💉 Dry Needling
💪 Strength & performance training
🏃 Running injuries and return-to-sport rehabilitation
Rosalie is passionate about providing individualized, evidence-based care that combines hands-on treatment, strength training, and education to help people move confidently and get back to doing what they love.
📍 You’ll find Dr. Rosalie at our Midlothian clinic most of week and treating one day each week at Rock It Sports.
Her schedule is already filling quickly, so if you’ve been thinking about starting PT or know someone who could benefit...
📩 DM “Rosalie” to grab a spot on her schedule!
Welcome to Richmond and welcome to the GRIT family! 🧡🔥
05/18/2026
At GRIT, we deeply value a hands on approach. Whether it’s manual therapy interventions or hands on coaching. The little things matter.
You deserve 1-on-1 attention at every visit, every time. Hands-on care isn’t extra, it’s part of the standard.
Rehab with us 📈
04/29/2026
Spring miles are building… and so are the usual injuries 👀
This is exactly why we created our Run Strong Series 👉 to catch weaknesses early and keep you running strong all season.
✔️ Limited-time eval rate
✔️ Small 4-visit follow-up package option
✔️ Objective testing to show you exactly what to work on
Don’t wait until something hurts.
DM “RUN STRONG” to get started 💬
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