Flexibility vs. Mobility: Why Stretching Alone Isn’t Fixing Your Pain

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How We Use Rehab Buckets at Ascent Health & Performance

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Why Chronic Pain Doesn’t Heal

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Why Your Injury Never Fully Healed (And Why Rest, PT, and Chiro Alone Didn’t Finish the Job)

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Lower Crossed Syndrome: The Hidden Culprit Behind Low Back and Hip Pain (and even knee pain?)

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Lower Crossed Syndrome: The Hidden Culprit Behind Low Back and Hip Pain (and Maybe Your Knee pain, too) Dr. Tyler Wright If you’ve ever finished a workout with more low back soreness than glute fatigue—or you’ve had recurring hip or low back pain despite stretching and strengthening—it’s time to talk about something deeper: Lower Crossed […]


IT Band Syndrome: Understanding, Differentiating, and Connecting the Ankle, Hip and Knee

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IT Band Syndrome: Understanding, Differentiating, and the Ankle, Hip and Knee Connection Dr. Tyler Wright Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome is a common cause of lateral knee pain, particularly among runners, cyclists, and athletes involved in repetitive knee flexion and extension activities. While traditionally understood as a knee-specific issue, the interplay between the ankle, hip, and […]


SI Joint Pain Relief in Anchorage | Corrective Exercises That Work

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SI Joint Pain Relief in Anchorage | Corrective Exercises That Work Dr. Tyler Wright Outdoor Adventures Shouldn’t Hurt Your Low Back—Here’s How to Fix It From hiking and biking in the summer to skiing and snowboarding in the winter, Alaskans love to move. But all this activity places significant stress on the sacroiliac (SI) joint—and […]


Chiropractic Care & Pregnancy: Safety, Benefits and Efficacy

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Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy: Safe, Effective, and Supportive Dr. Tyler Wright Pregnancy is a time of immense change—both physically and emotionally. As you prepare for your growing family, it’s crucial to prioritize your body’s well-being. Chiropractic care is a safe, effective way to manage the physical stresses of pregnancy and support a healthier, more comfortable […]


Top 5 Ski & Snowboard Injuries and What to DO About Them

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Top 5 Ski & Snowboard Injuries & What To Do About Them Dr. Tyler Wright Common Winter Injuries and How to Manage Them Winter sports and activities can be thrilling, but they also bring unique injury risks. At Ascent Health & Performance, we frequently see these five injuries during the colder months: 1. Whiplash Common […]


Carpal Tunnel Syndrome vs Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome vs Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Dr. Laura Peterson Wright People usually complain of carpal tunnel when they have numbness and tingling in their hands. When is it really Carpal Tunnel Syndrome versus Thoracic Outlet Syndrome or something else? What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is when the median nerve is […]