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Imagine. You are 8 years old. You squirm around on the ground in a variety of positions while playing with your favorite toy. Then your...

Strength training during menopause (and before if able!) is incredibly important for both physical and mental health. Both research and...

Traditional physical therapy is often (and should be) criticized for underloading folks. Meaning, the patients are not challenged enough...

Physical therapy (PT) is typically associated with treating injuries like sprains, fractures, or post-surgical rehab, but it can help...

Sciatica is a common condition that impacts many people. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve gets irritated. It is a symptom of...

Hey golfers! We all know how it feels to show up 3 minutes before our tee time (whoops, been there done that). And we typically pay for...

I get it…this title has some of you runners shaking your head. You don’t like to strength train, don’t think you have time for it, or...

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge joint that connects your jawbone to your skull, located on each side of your head, right...

What is Tech Neck? Tech neck, or “text neck,” is when our necks start hurting from looking down at our phones, tablets, or computers too...

Are you an active person in Asheville, NC, who loves pushing your limits, whether lifting, running, or just living a high-energy...

Do you constantly feel like your hamstrings are tight, no matter how much you stretch them? You’re not alone! Many people experience...

Western North Carolina was recently devastated by the impacts of Hurricane Helene. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who lost a...

Have you ever heard of dry needling or acupuncture? Both are treatments that use very thin needles to help with pain (and other issues),...

Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people. It leads to joint pain, stiffness, and can significantly limit mobility...

Hydration is one of the essential components of good health, yet many overlook its importance. At Outshine Physical Therapy and Fitness,...

You have probably heard the recommendation from the fitness or health world that you should not let your knees go over your toes when you...

Knee pain is a common issue, and it can be really debilitating. I see a lot of people who have knee pain that only bothered them with...

Juliet and Kelly Starrett with The Ready State hosted Dr. Mary Claire Haver on their podcast . Dr. Haver is a board-certified...

Have you ever heard of the idea that you can help your injured limb by working out your healthy limb? It sounds like magic, but it’s...

Chronic pain can become debilitating and discouraging. Many people dealing with chronic pain aren’t aware that there are other treatments...