Exercise

  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

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

In the spirit of Brain Awareness Week from March 16th-22nd, we at Core PT want to help our customers learn more about brain injury prevention and strengthening. We are a big advocate for PT evaluation and treatment after any head injury, concussion, car accident, etc. Treatments we offer will assist with restoring optimal function to the head, neck and spine areas. Let’s learn more about how to improve your brain strength! Craniosacral Therapy & Your Brain Looking for something to relieve

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

A neck injury is serious and can interfere with almost every daily activity. Unfortunately, it can be easy to hurt your neck if you aren’t aware of prevention techniques. These exercises are simple and can make a world of difference in helping to prevent neck pain.  Scalene Stretch Scalene is a group of three pairs of muscles in the neck. A lot of neck pain and injury can be due to a tight neck. For many people, tight necks occur often due to the nature of many workplaces. Sitting

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

You are probably aware of the physical benefits that an exercise routine can have on a person. But did you realize the tremendous impact that can carry over to you beyond the body? If feeling great physically isn’t enough motivation for you to exercise regularly, consider these additional benefits!  Happiness Exercise is a great way to give your body a boost of immediate happiness. This is mostly due to hormones, called endorphins. They directly bring about feelings of euphoria.

  Stretching can feel great if you do it right. Some people don’t like to take the time to stretch before they begin a workout, because they often think they won’t see results from doing so. But on the contrary, stretching can help you to achieve even higher fitness goals while keeping you safe.  Before stretching, it’s important to complete a light warm-up routine. This may be five to ten minutes of cardio, whatever gets your heart pumping. Then, it’s

Exercise or extra fries? That’s the real question! All joking aside, finding the time and money to go to a gym to work out, or to participate in a class every day, is difficult for many people. This situation often leaves us not exercising and becoming unhealthy (and maybe choosing the extra fries!) Here we will talk about some home exercise options for all, provide video examples and also give you some tips on how to keep healthy not only this new year but for years to come. It can be hard

Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong. With extreme pain, many doctors prescribe pain medication in order to help people get through their day. Unfortunately, this has led to the opioid epidemic sweeping across the nation. Fortunately, there are alternatives that have been clinically proven to work and one of them is physical therapy. These services can help the millions of Americans that suffer from extreme pain every day.   Joint Pain If you have joint