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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome What it is: The Carpal Tunnel is the passage in the wrist created by bones on three sides and ligament on the fourth. Through this tiny space, nine tendons pass, as well as the median nerve. It stands to reason that any inflammation of any sort in the…
Read moreMedCost Insurance Accepted In-Network at PHYSIO Physical Therapy and Wellness Physio Physical Therapy and Wellness Asheville is proud to announce that we are (and have been) a preferred provider for MedCost Insurance. We are one of the few Physical Therapy Providers in Asheville to offer services to those with MedCost Health Insurance. Physio Physical Therapy and…
Read moreUnitedHealthCare (UHC) Accepted In-Network at PHYSIO Physical Therapy and Wellness Physio Physical Therapy and Wellness Asheville is proud to announce that we are (and have been) a preferred provider for UnitedHealthCare (UHC) Insurance. We are one of the only Physical Therapy Providers in Asheville to offer services to those with UnitedHealthCare (UHC) Health…
Read moreCigna Accepted In-Network at PHYSIO Physio Physical Therapy and Wellness Asheville is proud to announce that we are (and have been) a preferred provider for CIGNA Health Insurance. We are one of the only Physical Therapy Providers in Asheville to offer services to those with Cigna Health Insurance. Physio…
Read moreStaying Hydrated After Therapy If you have ever received physical therapy or massage therapy you will notice your therapist will often tell you to drink water and stay hydrated following your treatment. There are several reasons why this is important to getting the most out of your therapy and keeping…
Read moreAs simple as it may seem, heat or cold application can provide a surprising amount of pain relief for many types of pain. What is not commonly known is that Cold packs help reduce inflammation and numb painful areas and Heat packs help increase circulation to a specific area of…
Read moreSpinal Manipulation for Neck Pain is a common and very successful treatment for pain and headaches. In fact, The Journal of Sports and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy recently published an article regarding spinal manipulations and neck pain. First off, what is a spinal manipulation? A manipulation is the same as an adjustment in…
Read moreAnyone that has ever experienced a migraine headache knows they can be debilitating. One of the leading causes of missed work in the U.S. is from migraine headaches. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. In many people, a throbbing pain is felt only on one side of the…
Read moreWhen you watch others work out, there are some common fitness mistakes that you will see over and over. Fitness programs and health do not always go hand and hand. There are many mistakes athletes make and many assumptions that are not correct. Top ways to avoid Fitness Mistakes: 1: …
Read moreWhat’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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