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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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Physical Therapy, Exercise best for Low Back Pain

By Christopher Taylor, PT / September 24, 2015

Physical Therapy, Exercise best for Low Back Pain Do you know what is best for low back pain? Go to the doctor? Take pills? Call your favorite PT? When you have lower back pain, you want to know what the best thing to do about it is, right? Research has…

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Piriformis Syndrome Exercises

By Christopher Taylor, PT / September 17, 2015

Piriformis Syndrome Exercises Both stretching and strengthening exercises are important for treating and preventing piriformis syndrome. Stretching releases tension and pressure on the sciatic nerve whilst ensuring the muscle is strong enough reduces the chances of the injury recurring. Stretching exercises are important in the rehabilitation of piriformis syndrome. Due…

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5 Easy Ways to Decrease Sciatica Pain

By Christopher Taylor, PT / August 28, 2015

What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a type of low back pain that can cause pain in the low back and radiate into the buttock and lower extremity. Sciatic pain is characterized by radiating leg pain down the back of the leg caused by an irritation of the sciatic nerve which…

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Snow Shoveling

By Christopher Taylor, PT / February 24, 2015

Snow Shoveling without Injury Snow shoveling is a repetitive activity that can cause muscle strain to the lower back and shoulders. Back injuries due to snow shoveling are more likely to happen to people who may not know that they are out of condition. Following these tips can help you…

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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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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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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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