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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,…
Read moreBackpack 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…
Read moreBest 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…
Read moreBest Shoe Options There recently has been a trend toward minimalist shoes with a very low profile and minimal arch support. There certainly is some compelling research about how modern footwear has not decreased injury rates (link). This school of thought states that the extra cushion in modern shoes has…
Read moreWhat 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…
Read moreAchilles 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…
Read moreWhat is a Reverse Total shoulder Replacement (arthroplasty) (rTSA)? If you need to have a shoulder replacement, it is important to know the difference between a traditional shoulder replacement and a Reverse total shoulder replacement. In a traditional approach, a plastic socket is inserted into the glenoid, and a metal…
Read moreAs 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…
Read moreIn order to get rid of your headaches today, there are a couple of things to know about headaches. The first is that headaches are a very common problem. In fact, 90% of Americans suffer from occasional headaches. In my experience, headaches can be one of the most disabling ailments…
Read moreAlmost 50% of people throughout the world suffer from headaches, and 15-20 % of those headaches come from the neck. These headaches may be felt in the front or top of the head, behind the eye, the base of the neck, or even have a sinus feeling component. People suffering…
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