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Neck Osteoarthritis (OA)

By Christopher Taylor, PT / January 13, 2016

What is Neck Osteoarthritis (OA)? Arthritis is defined as the presence of swelling, effusion (The escape of fluid into another part), or the presence of 2 or more of the following signs: limited range of motion(ROM), tenderness, pain on motion, or joint warmth. In this article we will specifically discuss neck…

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Why Your Back Pain Isn’t Getting Better

By Christopher Taylor, PT / October 15, 2015

Are you someone who has tried everything and still can’t find relief from lower back pain?  Have you been wondering why your back pain isn’t getting better? Here are are few reasons your back pain may not be improving… Not getting a good night’s sleep Research indicates that quality of sleep plays…

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Sitting is slowly killing us

By Christopher Taylor, PT / October 1, 2015

Sitting is slowly Killing all of us Things just aren’t what they used to be in many ways. As a culture, we used to fill our days with standing, working on crops in our fields, gathering or hunting for our food then later came standing working in factories or mills. With modern advances…

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5 Easy Ways to Decrease Sciatica Pain

By Christopher Taylor, PT / August 28, 2015

What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a type of low back pain that can cause pain in the low back and radiate into the buttock and lower extremity. Sciatic pain is characterized by radiating leg pain down the back of the leg caused by an irritation of the sciatic nerve which…

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How does Dry Needling Work?

By Christopher Taylor, PT / August 19, 2015

In the last blog post, we described what Dry Needling is and who it could be for. This week we are going to discuss how Dry Needling works. Dry Needling can stimulate the healing process by improving blood flow, nerve conduction, and/or structure of the tissue around the injured area…

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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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Facts about Vertigo Treatment and Balance Problems

By Christopher Taylor, PT / October 26, 2014

Facts about Vertigo Treatment and Balance Problems   Do you feel off-balance and/or dizzy? Do you feel as though either you or the objects around you are swaying, spinning or moving? If so, you may have Vertigo. Vertigo can lead to nausea and even disability. Vertigo and dizziness problems can cause…

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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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