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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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Running Injuries

By Christopher Taylor, PT / March 27, 2013

As spring comes around many people are thinking about ways to stay or become active this year.  Asheville has a huge population of runners, I like that it is easy to set goals and monitor progress when choosing running over other ways to maintain health. There are many local running…

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Low Back Pain Treatment

By Christopher Taylor, PT / January 9, 2013

Physical Therapy is a commonly overlooked option for Low Back Pain Treatment.  It has also been found to be one of the more effective options to relieving pain and helping people returning to their normal lives.  The rates of low back pain is our country are absolutely mind-blowing.  A few…

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