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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

Who doesn’t like to get to know their physical therapist? We want you to get to know Core Physical Therapy just a little bit better, and we’re starting by telling you a little bit about us! Over the next few months, we are going to have our staff introduce themselves in our blog. Enjoy!   Meet Mike I am one of the founding partners of Core Physical Therapy. My tenure with Core started in 2004 when I opened the Adel location. At the inception of the Adel clinic, I was

“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

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

Basketball season is in full swing! If you play in a club or have a child who is playing in school, there is the risk of developing Jumper’s Knee. Here is how it happens and ways you can avoid it.   What is Jumper’s Knee?   Jumper’s Knee is a very common condition among athletes, especially those in jump sports like basketball and volleyball. In the medical world, it is also called Patellar Tendonitis. The patella tendon connects the kneecap to the shinbone

The Four Types:   Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome This pain is in the anterior and central part of the knee. It happens when the kneecap rubs against the lower part of the thigh bone. It can be caused by weak muscles, too much activity or by flat feet.   Iliotibial Band Syndrome This is pain on the outside of the knee. The band goes from the outside of the hips to the thigh and down the top of the shinbone. When the band gets too tight, it can cause pain and swelling.   Chondromalacia