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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…
Read moreSpinal 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…
Read moreAnyone 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…
Read moreWhat’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 morePhysical Therapy In Weaverville Revolutionary pain relief treatments that work immediately are available only at Physio Physical Therapy and Wellness which proudly serves Weaverville, NC. You will love that it is gentle and very affordable, whether you have insurance or not. Physical Therapy in Weaverville is not the same at every…
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…
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