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Homemade Ice and Heat Packs

By Christopher Taylor, PT / July 12, 2014

As 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…

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3 Things You MUST Know to Treat a Migraine Headache

By physio pt / October 19, 2013

Anyone 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…

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Common Fitness Mistakes

By Christopher Taylor, PT / September 28, 2013

When 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: …

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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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Backpack Safety Tips

By Christopher Taylor, PT / August 21, 2013

Backpack Safety Tips With school starting back up today, backpacks are a commonly overlooked issue; therefore, we are providing simple to follow backpack safety tips.  Too often, school bags and backpacks are purchased because of the designer and style. Rarely, are school bags and backpacks are purchased because of the designer…

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Physical Therapy in Weaverville

By physio pt / August 17, 2013

Physical Therapy In Weaverville Revolutionary pain relief treatments that work immediately are available only at Physio Physical Therapy and Wellness which proudly serves Weaverville, NC. You will love that it is gentle and very affordable, whether you have insurance or not. Physical Therapy in Weaverville is not the same at every…

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Christopher Taylor, MPT Voted #1 Best Physical Therapist in WNC!

By physio pt / August 7, 2013

Best Physical Therapist in WNC Announced The results are in for the Mountain Xpress Best Of WNC 2013!  PHYSIO is proud to announce: Congratulations to Christopher Taylor, MPT of PHYSIO Physical Therapy and Wellness Asheville for being voted #1 Best Physical Therapist in  Western North Carolina! Chris would like to…

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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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Achilles Tendon Rupture

By Christopher Taylor, PT / May 24, 2013

Achilles Tendon Rupture The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous tissue connected to the gastrocnemius muscle in the back of the lower leg.  It connects to the calcaneous bone of the foot, at the heel.  The muscle is important in running, jumping and cutting activities as well as simply when…

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Mobility Issues? We can help!

By Christopher Taylor, PT / May 18, 2013

As we age our flexibility decreases and mobility issues begin to occur.  A very easy common solution is stretching.  It turns out that recently stretching has become a controversial issue.  Popular literature has begun talking about some of the drawbacks of static stretching (New York Times link).  Static stretching is “traditional…

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