Exercise

Get to Know Lindsay  Lindsay Brown has always had a knack for helping people. This started when she was just eight years old. Lindsay used to give her family members massages and help ease the ailments of her aging grandparents. From there on out, she always knew she wanted to do something with her hands to help others. Being able to help her family feel better and have less pain ultimately made Lindsay feel better. She began her college career as a pre-medical student and quickly realized

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

Do you like to move it, move it? If not, we recommend starting now! It’s important for people of all ages to stay active. You don’t have to be a marathon runner or compete in an intense outdoor competition in order to reap the benefits of getting your body moving. Here are some simple yet fun ways to get active and begin feeling your best! Bodies who are in motion, stay in motion.   Sports Whether or not you’ve been doing sports your whole life, they are a popular

When you think of physical therapy, who do you think it’s best for? Do you see it being for young athletes? Or maybe for older people who are recovering from an injury or post-operation? The truth is, physical therapy can be the answer for anyone! The age range that CORE Physical Therapy sees is just as diverse as the conditions they treat. Below, we will talk about some of the reasons why physical therapy is right for you. Acute or Chronic Pain Reduction or Elimination The reasons why

Stress. Who doesn’t have a little bit of stress in their life? Okay - or a lot. As we all know, there are many different things that cause stress, but there are also many ways to help manage and relieve your stress. More often than not, we deal with stress as a normal part of life and do not focus on trying to manage it but rather just push it off. In honor of Stress Awareness Month, we wanted to give you some ways to manage this stress in hopes that it will help you live a more worry-free

Did you set a New Year’s resolution to live a healthier life? Lose weight? Eat better? You are not alone. These resolutions are among the most commonly set, but also the most frequently failed. The first few months of the year are the easiest, but are you still succeeding? It has been said that nearly 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail in the first couple of months. Now that the first few months are over, it is time to persevere and keep on track. If you have given up or thought of giving

Are you one of the millions of people that suffer from upper body pain every year? You are not alone. Without a doubt, back and neck pain are some of the most common conditions treated with physical therapy. Our backs and necks have a lot of pressure on them when it comes to doing day-to-day activities and can even get injured from just being overused which makes them extremely vulnerable. It is important to take great precaution and care when doing things that could put your back and neck in potential

“Don’t worry, be happy.” That’s the running phrase, right? It’s easier sung than done. This is often because many people simply do not know how to relax or meditate in the middle of their chaotic lives. Too often, the first picture that comes to mind when thinking of relaxation is sitting on the couch at the end of a long day and watching reruns of a favorite TV show. It might sound easy, but that doesn’t mean you are doing your mind or body a service when it comes

It’s a fun month-long celebration that you may not have heard about: Nutrition Month! In honor of this month, we will cover the importance of nutrition and how to keep the overall health of your body strong. What Does Nutrition Look Like? What you fuel your body with is converted to energy and your overall sense of well-being. Yet, many don’t realize what proper nutrition looks like and if they do, they find it difficult to follow. These tenets are a great starting point. Proper

Don’t let the tension from your life build up! Exercise is a fantastic way to reduce stress and improve self-confidence in handling the problems that come your way. Try out these exercises to improve your stress levels and get a smile back on your face. Exercise is a tried and true way to reduce stress. It encourages deep breathing and promotes the “feel good” chemicals in the body like endorphins.   Shoulder Stretching Your shoulders are a major part of your upper