Pain Management

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

The RICE method: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Most people have heard of it, some disagree with it and others swear by it. Like most things, it has to be done right to be effective. In the past few years, there has been a lot of controversy about whether the RICE method is really what we should be doing. CORE Physical Therapy would like to give you a little insight into just what you should do when it comes to the RICE method for acute pain and injuries and what to do when you have chronic

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

March holds the first day of spring and whether the weather is ready for us or not, we are coming out! Many think that the only way to truly benefit your health is through vigorous exercise, but the truth is that there are many benefits to walking that go unvalued. Get your walk on and get moving this spring. Share these benefits of walking with your future walking buddy, as it can be more fun in pairs!   1. Supercharge Your Immune System We aren’t out of flu season just yet and

If you’re experiencing pain or physical discomfort, the last thing you feel like doing is moving. It is more alluring to lay down with a cold compress and some aspirin. Yet, did you know that exercise might be the very thing you need in order to feel better? Physical therapy can not only help you recover from injury, but lessen your current and recurring pain. It is the first stopping point in the healthcare system to help you with your pain management. Here’s how:   Gets You

Are your dishes all on the bottom shelf because reaching is just too painful? Are you struggling to get into your comfy sweater on a chilly autumn day?  You may have a shoulder injury. A common one we see here at Core PT is a tear in the rotator cuff. You may associate this injury with famous athletes who get sidelined for a season after experiencing this condition. But a torn rotator cuff can happen due to a fall, an accident, chronic overuse (such as lifting heavy objects at your job) or

When your shoulder is too stiff or painful to do simple activities such as pulling a book off the shelf or scratching your back, you may have adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder. This condition mainly affects those between the ages of 45-65 years old, especially women. It also affects those who have conditions such as diabetes or thyroid issues. If you’re experiencing a frozen shoulder, Core PT is here to answer some common questions people have about it: What made this

No one likes being hurt, but if you’re the athletic type, you have a higher likelihood of this occurring. After a few weeks or months off the field, many athletes return to the sport they love only to ask, “Where did my muscles go?” With these tips from Core PT, you can avoid some of the muscle loss that occurs when you are recovering: Keep training. If there’s one thing the therapists at Core PT know, it’s that you don’t stop training. Yes, it’s

If you’ve ever had a backache, you know how much it can interfere with your day to day life. In fact, the American Physical Therapy Association estimates that two-thirds of adults in America have back pain that interferes with their ability to take part in daily activities. At Core Physical Therapy, we have an entire program dedicated to helping people improve their spine health. In spite of its prevalence, back pain has a number of misconceptions surrounding it. Today, we’re going

Most people associate physical therapy with athletes who have experienced injuries, or those who have been in accidents. However, there are a number of vexing conditions that physical therapy can eliminate. In keeping with this month’s theme of dispelling myths, we’ve listed some common ones below: Headaches. There are a wide variety of things that can cause a headache, from neck tension, poor posture, stress, muscle tightness and so on. For some people, headaches are a constant