Every hour, the search term “BMI” receives thousands of queries on Google. This is yet another indicator that people are searching for a way to measure and find a number that accurately summarizes their physical fitness. BMI and weight scales are probably the most popular and known ways to try and find this number. Unfortunately, […]
3 Main Benefits of Exercise for Healthy Aging
Exercising regularly and correctly is key to ageing healthy and strong. 3 main benefits of exercising to age better are to help develop body mechanics, promote bone density, and benefits heart and lung health. It’s never too late to start exercising but it definitely helps to start young and keep a steady schedule of at […]
Discover 3 Surgery Alternatives to Treat Herniated Discs
Surgery is the common treatment for herniated discs but there are good reasons to consider other surgery alternatives, like prolotherapy, before going under the knife for back pain. Intervertebral discs are the pads of fibrous cartilage that are found between vertebrae along the spine. These discs are like jelly donuts with a gel-like substance in […]
3 fundamental truths, not fads, you should know before you start a fitness journey or exercise!
There are 3 fundamental truths, not on “trend” or a “fad”, you need to know before you start your fitness journey or workout routine for maximum results and injury prevention. Being in the fitness industry for 20 years there have been fads that later turn into fitness “bads”. Fitness fads come about because an individual […]
Prevent Back Pain through 3 Core Exercises
Don’t let your back hold you back. You can prevent back pain by strengthening your core muscles with 3 tips. Weak Core Muscles The lower back carries much of the weight of the upper body including the head, pectoral girdle, arms, and chest. Luckily, the core muscles provide support and help the spine in this […]
How Does Osteopathy Work?
The word Osteopathy comes from Ancient Greek word for “bone.” Unlike the name suggests, however, the modality deals with much, much more than just bones and skeletal structures. Osteopathy encompases all aspects of allopathic medicine and offers additional hands-on manipulative treatments. It corrects mechanical restrictions to help the body heal. Osteopathic philosophy emphasizes the body’s […]
Carpal Tunnel
We use our hands for everything. From eating to writing and typing, our hands are a huge part of everyday life, productivity, and independence. Pathologies affecting hand function are therefore detrimental in more ways than one. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one such pathology. Individuals suffering from CTS find it hard to carry out everyday tasks […]
33rd Annual Paddlefest Competition
Paddlefest: a Palooza of Surfing, Paddling, and Racing! CORE was ecstatic to participate (again) in this year’s 33rd Annual Paddlefest! This was a 3-day event highlighting Steamer Lane competition and Cowell’s classic. Paddlefest went out with a bang on the last day with a 5k/ 10k. The race was presented by Covewater Paddle Surf. What Competition! Every year Steamer Lane […]
Girls Rock Post-Ride Fun!
All Girls Rock, but Who are the Girls Rock of Santa Cruz? On March 23rd, the Girls Rock Santa Cruz Mountain Bikers started and ended their monthly ride at our amazing neighbor, Patagonia, on River Street. Girls Rock mission is to “inspire Bay Area women mountain bikers with rides and resources that are supportive, social, […]
Combining Services at Santa Cruz CORE
At Santa Cruz CORE our services complement each other. Personal training and nutrition counseling, for example, go hand-in-hand when it comes to weight-loss. Corrective exercise, massage therapy, and acupuncture together can achieve greater results for treating pain. Thanks to our wide range of services, a client can combine many of our treatment modalities to better […]
