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The McKenzie Method – What it is and how Emerson uses it to get to the root of your pain.

By Emerson Talbott, DPT / October 14, 2020

If you have ever seen me as a patient, you might know that I favor a style of treatment called the McKenzie method of diagnosis. Never heard of this method? Fret Not! I’ll explain.  It all started with a man named Robin McKenzie, who was initially a practitioner in New…

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COVID-19: A Pain in the Neck (Tips for how to manage your headaches, neck, and shoulder pain.)

By Emerson Talbott, DPT / May 11, 2020

These are trying times for all of us, let’s face it. Even more challenging is the total lack of physical exercise that we are ALL suffering from. Personally, I went from exercising over an hour every day to being proud of myself for getting up and going to the fridge. What a change. Unfortunately, with increased sedentary lifestyle changes tends to come increased levels of pain. Of these increased pain, neck pain can be some of the most common and severe issues that we can face.

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Taking Care of my Body while Bartending

By Rachel Suggs / June 3, 2019

Many years ago, I decided to get a part-time bartending job at a local brewery. I was looking to purchase my first home here in Asheville and like many Ashevillians know, the struggle is real. It’s expensive to live here! So I figured the extra income would be helpful. Little…

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Neck Osteoarthritis (OA)

By Christopher Taylor, PT / January 13, 2016

What is Neck Osteoarthritis (OA)? Arthritis is defined as the presence of swelling, effusion (The escape of fluid into another part), or the presence of 2 or more of the following signs: limited range of motion(ROM), tenderness, pain on motion, or joint warmth. In this article we will specifically discuss neck…

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5 Natural Inflammation Remedies

By Christopher Taylor, PT / October 20, 2015

5 All Natural Ways to Soothe Joint Inflammation So you suffer from arthritis or some other form of joint inflammation, but you are unable to take medication or undergo surgery to alleviate your pain.  What can you do?  This short article will provide you will 5 suggestions for cooling inflammation…

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Sitting is slowly killing us

By Christopher Taylor, PT / October 1, 2015

Sitting is slowly Killing all of us Things just aren’t what they used to be in many ways. As a culture, we used to fill our days with standing, working on crops in our fields, gathering or hunting for our food then later came standing working in factories or mills. With modern advances…

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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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Facts about Vertigo Treatment and Balance Problems

By Christopher Taylor, PT / October 26, 2014

Facts about Vertigo Treatment and Balance Problems   Do you feel off-balance and/or dizzy? Do you feel as though either you or the objects around you are swaying, spinning or moving? If so, you may have Vertigo. Vertigo can lead to nausea and even disability. Vertigo and dizziness problems can cause…

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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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MedCost Accepted In-Network

By physio pt / September 15, 2014

MedCost 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…

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