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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…
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…
Read moreYou have probably heard friends or family members talking about their “carpal tunnel.” When people talk about carpal tunnel what they actually are referring to is carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a cluster of symptoms that happen when a nerve in your wrist is being compressed. Some…
Read moreWhat 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…
Read moreAs 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…
Read moreFibromyalgia may be healthcare’s most poorly understood condition. It is a condition that is characterized by generalized pain, tenderness, fatigue, brain fog, headaches, digestive problems like irritable bowel or constipation, reflux, and poor sleep hygiene. It is typically diagnosed through deduction. Typically blood tests and other diagnostics are negative, leaving…
Read morePlantar Fasciitis – What is it? Plantar fasciitis is a chronic inflammation of the plantar aponeurosis. This a band of tissue that attaches from the heel of the foot to the forefoot (just before the toes). The plantar fascia provides support to the muscles and ligaments that support the arch.…
Read moreIf you are suffering from pain, injury or weakness and want fast pain relief visit PHYSIO Physical Therapy and Wellness in Asheville, North Carolina. They offer revolutionary treatments that can work in as little a 2-minutes. They offer physical therapy and pain relief treatments used by professional sports teams like…
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