Active Release Techniques in Anchorage, AK: Why We Use It at Every Visit at Ascent Health

Active Release Techniques logo used by certified provider at Ascent Health & Performance
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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-Type FAI Syndrome vs. Lumbar Disc Herniation: Chicken, Egg, or Both?

X-ray image showing femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) of the hip joint.
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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 It’s Time to Embrace MEAT for Acute Injuries

Raw meat variety symbolizing MEAT acronym for injury recovery—Movement, Exercise, Appetite, Therapy.
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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

Dr. Tyler performing cervical Active Release Techniques on Alaskan Native patient at JH Backcountry Health in Jackson, WY
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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 […]