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Sports Injury Clinic

By physio pt / September 22, 2014

No Appointment Necessary – Walk In Sports Injury Clinic!   PHYSIO Physical Therapy and Wellness Asheville is pleased to announce we will beoffering an Open Sports Injury Clinic Every Monday from 4-5pm!  This walk in sports injury clinic is for athletes of all ages. Our open Clinic will be Open to the…

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

By physio pt / September 17, 2014

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome What it is: The Carpal Tunnel is the passage in the wrist created by bones on three sides and ligament on the fourth. Through this tiny space, nine tendons pass, as well as the median nerve. It stands to reason that any inflammation of any sort in the…

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Cigna Accepted In-Network

By physio pt / September 9, 2014

Cigna Accepted In-Network at PHYSIO   Physio Physical Therapy and Wellness Asheville is proud to announce that we are (and have been) a preferred provider for CIGNA Health Insurance.  We are one of the only Physical Therapy Providers in Asheville to offer services to those with Cigna Health Insurance.  Physio…

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Staying Hydrated After Therapy

By physio pt / September 3, 2014

Staying Hydrated After Therapy If you have ever received physical therapy or massage therapy you will notice your therapist will often tell you to drink water and stay hydrated following your treatment.  There are several reasons why this is important to getting the most out of your therapy and keeping…

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Homemade Ice and Heat Packs

By Christopher Taylor, PT / July 12, 2014

As simple as it may seem, heat or cold application can provide a surprising amount of pain relief for many types of pain.  What is not commonly known is that Cold packs help reduce inflammation and numb painful areas and Heat packs help increase circulation to a specific area of…

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Spinal Manipulation for Neck Pain

By Christopher Taylor, PT / July 5, 2014

Spinal Manipulation for Neck Pain is a common and very successful treatment for pain and headaches.  In fact, The Journal of Sports and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy recently published an article regarding spinal manipulations and neck pain.  First off, what is a spinal manipulation?  A manipulation is the same as an adjustment in…

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3 Things You MUST Know to Treat a Migraine Headache

By physio pt / October 19, 2013

Anyone that has ever experienced a migraine headache knows they can be debilitating. One of the leading causes of missed work in the U.S. is from migraine headaches. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. In many people, a throbbing pain is felt only on one side of the…

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Common Fitness Mistakes

By Christopher Taylor, PT / September 28, 2013

When you watch others work out, there are some common fitness mistakes that you will see over and over.  Fitness programs and health do not always go hand and hand.  There are many mistakes athletes make and many assumptions that are not correct. Top ways to avoid Fitness Mistakes: 1: …

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Secrets for Relief from Neck Pain

By Christopher Taylor, PT / September 8, 2013

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,…

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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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