The Movement Driven Podcast: Episode 4 [feat. Elza van Niekerk]
October 1, 2025
The Female Body in Motion: Stress, Hormones, and Healing
Have you ever wondered why recovery feels harder at certain times—or why stress seems to linger in your body long after the workout is done? At Movement Driven, we know women often juggle careers, families, and fitness while putting their own needs last. The result? Stress, hormonal shifts, and unique anatomical factors that can impact performance and healing.
In this episode of The Movement Driven Podcast, The Female Body in Motion: Stress, Hormones, and Healing, Dr. Greg Goldberger, PT, DPT, and guest Elza van Niekerk dive deep into how women’s bodies respond to stress, training, and recovery. From cycle syncing and hormone fluctuations to knee health and pelvic stability, they break down why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work—and what strategies women can use to recover smarter and train stronger.
If you’re an athlete, a mom, or simply striving to stay active and injury-free, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
Dr. Greg breaks down TPI screening, why golfers get back pain, and the mobility and strength keys to swinging farther, safer, and pain-free.
Shoulder pain after workouts in Jacksonville or St. Johns? Learn the common causes, rotator cuff vs. impingement, and when to see a sports physical therapist.
Dr. Greg explains why Florida humidity makes hydration harder, what runners often get wrong, and how to stay safe in the heat this summer.
Men are statistically more likely to delay seeking treatment for pain — until surgery becomes unavoidable. This Men's Health Month, Movement Driven breaks down the cost of waiting and what to do instead.
Dr. Greg breaks down why men delay care, what happens when pain goes unaddressed, and the real cost of waiting to seek treatment.
The U.S. Open showcases the best in golf — but what physically separates the pros from the rest? Movement Driven's golf performance therapists in Jacksonville break down the mobility, strength, and recovery habits every golfer should know.
On National Hydration Day, Movement Driven's physical therapists in Jacksonville explore the real link between hydration status and muscle function — and what it means for your pain, recovery, and performance.
Pain management in Jacksonville often means injections or medications — but these treat symptoms, not causes. Movement Driven offers a movement-based alternative that finds and fixes the true source of chronic pain.
Dr. Greg Goldberger explains why tight muscles aren't always a stretching problem — and what's actually causing tightness that won't go away.
If your muscles feel chronically tight no matter how much you stretch, they may actually be weak — not short.