IT Band Foam Rolling: What It Really Does (and What Actually Works) Dr. Tyler Wright If you’ve ever dealt with lateral hip, thigh, or knee pain, chances are someone has told you to foam roll your IT band. Often aggressively. Usually with the explanation that it’s “tight,” “stuck,” or full of adhesions that need to […]
Active Release Techniques in Anchorage, AK: Why We Use It at Every Visit at Ascent Health Dr. Tyler Wright At Ascent Health & Performance in Anchorage, AK, we take pride in delivering advanced, results-driven care that goes far beyond quick fixes. One of the most effective tools in our toolkit is Active Release Techniques (ART)—a […]
Cam Impingement and Lumbar Disc Herniation: What’s Causing Your Pain? Dr. Tyler Wright Introduction When patients present with a combination of low back discomfort, hip stiffness, and groin pain, we often ask a familiar question: “Which came first—the back or the hip?” This chicken-and-egg dilemma frequently occurs when two common conditions coexist: cam impingement and […]
RICE Is Cooked: Why MEAT Is the Better Approach to Acute Injury Recovery Dr. Tyler Wright For years, we’ve relied on RICE—Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation—as the go-to strategy for injury recovery. It was simple, it was popular, and it made sense at the time. But like rotary phones and margarine, it’s time for RICE to […]
Chiropractic and Spinal Manipulation: Research Highlights and Practical Insights for Anchorage, AK Dr. Tyler Wright Anchorage residents, with their active lifestyles and health-conscious mindsets, often turn to chiropractic care for relief from back pain, neck pain, and other musculoskeletal issues. Over the last 50 years, chiropractic research has evolved significantly, providing evidence-based insights into spinal […]