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Scar Release- How we use ASTYM and Physical Therapy to help release painful scars

By Rachel Suggs / August 31, 2020

Almost everyone has some sort of scar, whether it be from an injury, accident, or a silly mishap. Did you know that for those greater injuries or after surgery, the body can also scar internally?

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Carpal Tunnel FAQ’s

By Christopher Taylor, PT / June 6, 2017

Carpal Tunnel is a common occurrence affecting much of our population today. With increased computer use, repetitive motions being performed at work, gaming systems and texting, this condition is becoming even more prevalent. Frequently asked questions are below. What is the carpal tunnel? The carpal tunnel is a narrow space that threads…

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Why You Should Seek Treatment While your Insurance Deductible is Met

By Christopher Taylor, PT / November 4, 2014

It’s time to GET TREATMENT now Before the beginning of the year! 1. Insurance Deductibles Are Usually Met by Now: Most patients don’t strategize in regards to their insurance deductibles. Most of us have met our deductibles or our max out of pocket making it a very good time of…

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Sports Injury Therapy Asheville

By physio pt / September 29, 2014

Sports Injury Therapy Asheville With our Sports Injury Therapy Asheville program, we offer cutting edge treatment and sport-specific solutions for all young athletes looking to get back into the game better, stronger and faster. Our proven solutions are non-invasive and drug-free. Our programs address the root cause of the pain to eliminate…

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Secrets for Relief from Neck Pain

By Christopher Taylor, PT / September 8, 2013

What’s Causing my Neck Pain? To find relief from neck pain, you have to understand what forces are making your neck painful.  Once you understand what is causing your neck pain, you can then learn how to eliminate it.  The #1 force that contributes to neck problems is gravity and, in turn,…

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Ankle Sprains

By Christopher Taylor, PT / June 22, 2013

What is an Ankle Sprain?  Ankles are the most common body part injured during sporting activities. An ankle sprain occurs when you stretch or tear a ligament on the side of the ankle. There are different levels ranging from mild to severe, depending on the extent of damage to the…

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Get rid of your headaches today!

By Christopher Taylor, PT / May 12, 2013

In order to get rid of your headaches today, there are a couple of things to know about headaches.  The first is that headaches are a very common problem.  In fact, 90% of Americans suffer from occasional headaches.  In my experience, headaches can be one of the most disabling ailments…

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ASTYM – What is Astym and How Does it Work?

By Christopher Taylor, PT / March 30, 2013

What is Astym?  Astym treatment is a physical therapy treatment that regenerates healthy soft tissues (muscles, tendons, etc.), and eliminates or reduces unwanted scar tissue that may be causing pain or movement restrictions. Astym treatment is highly effective for restoring movement and reducing pain from soft tissue injury/dysfunction, and Astym even works when other approaches routinely fail.  One…

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