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The McKenzie Method – What it is and how Emerson uses it to get to the root of your pain.

By Emerson Talbott, DPT / October 14, 2020

If you have ever seen me as a patient, you might know that I favor a style of treatment called the McKenzie method of diagnosis. Never heard of this method? Fret Not! I’ll explain.  It all started with a man named Robin McKenzie, who was initially a practitioner in New…

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Physical therapy as good as surgery and less risky for one type of lower back pain

By Christopher Taylor, PT / November 5, 2015

Physical therapy as good as surgery and less risky for one type of lower back pain One type of lower back pain, called lumbar spinal stenosis, is sometimes treated with surgery. But physical therapy works just as well, and comes with fewer unwanted complications — some of them life-threatening —…

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Back Pain: Not Just for Adults

By Christopher Taylor, PT / October 4, 2015

When we think about back pain, we tend to think that adults are the only ones suffering from it. But that just isn’t the case, and it’s time we start paying attention because back pain is not just for adults. Every school year, millions of children walk to, from, and around…

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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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Sciatica Pain Relief stretches to do in the comfort of your Home

By Christopher Taylor, PT / September 12, 2015

SCIATICA PAIN RELIEF in the comfort of your bed. Sciatica pain can ruin your day and week. The good news is that it can be taken care of with a little help. Read below and try these stretches and see if they can help. As always consult your physician or…

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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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UnitedHealthCare (UHC) Accepted In-Network

By physio pt / September 11, 2014

UnitedHealthCare (UHC) 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 UnitedHealthCare (UHC) Insurance.  We are one of the only Physical Therapy Providers in Asheville to offer services to those with UnitedHealthCare (UHC) Health…

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