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How Does Stress Affect My Body?
April 22, 2020
Categories: Back Pain, Body, Exercise, Neck Pain, Physical Therapy, Stress
Stress is a part of every person’s life, whether we ask for it or not. We each have varying levels of stress at any point in our lives. While some stress may be good for us, such as the body’s survival instinct warning us of danger, severe or constant stress can have a significant impact on the body. April is National Stress Awareness Month, so there is no better time to learn about the ways stress affects us and how to manage it when it comes knocking at our door. Headaches You
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How To Recover From An Injury
March 25, 2020
Categories: Ankle Pain, Back Pain, Body, Concussions, Exercise, Foot Pain, Healthy, Injuries, Knee pain, Neck Pain
As frustrating as they are, injuries aren’t always completely avoidable, especially when you’re living an active lifestyle. In honor of March being Athletic Training Month, we’d like to discuss some ways you can heal and recover from an injury. Whether you’re currently injured or are just preparing yourself for the possibility of injury in the future, these three essential steps to recovery are perfect for you. Take Time to Rest As difficult as it might be to stay in
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Help Your Lower Back Pain With These 3 Stretches
March 11, 2020
Categories: Back Pain, Body, Exercise, Healthy, Injuries, Pain Management, Physical Therapy, PT
If you suffer from lower back pain, you understand how frustrating it can be to perform the simplest tasks. Core Physical Therapy’s team can help you find relief and will create a specialized program to meet your needs. We have more good news! We’ve explained three great stretches below that can help relieve your lower back pain and get you feeling your best again. Wall Clock This movement loosens up the joints in the soft tissue of your back. To do this, start by facing
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Get Your Heart Rate Elevated!
January 27, 2020
Categories: Body, Exercise, Healthy, Nutrition, Running, Walking
You likely know that exercise is good for the body. But you may not realize just how important it is to get your heart rate elevated when exercising or the perks of getting it up while doing daily activities. It’s Heart Health Month, so let’s take this opportunity to get moving! The Heart The heart is roughly the size of a large fist. It’s responsible for pumping blood throughout the entire body. This is how the body is supplied with oxygen and nutrients while removing carbon
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Are You Suffering from Ankle & Foot Pain?
October 2, 2019
Categories: Ankle Pain, Body, Foot Pain, Physical Therapy, PT
While fall sports are in full swing, so are the ankle and foot injuries. In fact, an ankle sprain is the most common injury found to occur from participating in various sporting activities. Many times, these mild sprains will resolve themselves, but often enough, they take weeks to heal and require therapy to heal properly. Here we will discuss some of the most common ankle and foot injuries and how they can be prevented and treated. Most Common Foot & Ankle Injuries It’s known
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Pain Awareness Month: How to Eliminate Your Pain
September 3, 2019
Categories: Back Pain, Body, Headaches, Knee pain, Neck Pain, Pain Management, Physical Therapy, PT, Spinal Health
When you have chronic pain, the only thing that you’re thinking about is how you can get rid of it. There are people who just recently started to suffer from pain or people who have suffered from chronic pain for years and have tried endless amounts of treatments to help, but nothing does. We’re here to let you know that physical therapy can help all of you! Here are some reviews to prove it. This place is truly amazing. I walked in with little hope of recovering from whiplash
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Safe Ways to Manage Pain
May 30, 2019
Categories: Back Pain, Body, Exercise, Pain Management, Physical Therapy, PT, Stress Reduction
Too often, we run to the medicine cabinet at the onset of any pain. While there are times when this might be the best course of action for you, there are alternatives that are better for your overall health. It’s National Safety Month, so we want to take the time to talk about safe ways to manage pain for a variety of common ailments so you can enjoy your summer with less pain! Back Often, our first instinct when our backs are aching is to lay down. Not only is this not an option
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The Connection Between the Brain + Body
May 30, 2019
Categories: Body, Brain, Physical Therapy, PT
To feel complete in your healthcare regimen, it’s important to have your brain and body in the best condition. You have probably heard that in order to keep the mind sharp, you should do activities like reading and puzzles. You probably also realize the importance of exercise in keeping your body strong. But did you realize that they both impact each other? The connection is strong and understanding this can help motivate you in your therapy sessions. Memory When