Extreme exercise can have its drawbacks, especially after a long period of inactivity. One such drawback is Rhabdomyolysis, a condition whose severity can range from mild to wild. With this in mind, early diagnosis is critical. At any rate, while rhabdomyolysis is not exclusively to extreme exercise, it is an outcome to watch out for. What […]
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, […]
Soft Tissue Injuries
There are many types of soft tissues in the body. Examples of soft tissue include muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, cartilage, and skin. Soft tissues provide structure, support, and protect other structures and organs of the body. Healing often occurs improperly due to injured soft tissues and their roles in the body. This is especially true […]
Stress-Free UCSC Wellness Event
Engaging with Student Life to Optimize Health The Student Union Assembly reached out to CORE to collaborate on a private event for coping with mental and physical health stressors surrounding finals and test taking. On the sunny mid-morning of March 13th, talented massage therapist Juan Alvizar offered five-minute chair massages to UC Santa Cruz Students. […]
What is Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition in which the shoulder becomes stiff and painful. This usually happens after long periods of no motion- like when recovering from an injury or surgery. While anyone is subject to frozen shoulder, it is more likely in individuals between 40 and 60 years of age […]
Regenerative Treatments and Back Pain
Is your back pain becoming progressively worse? Prolonged sitting, or standing for extended periods of time is getting more and more difficult. You frequently pop or crack your own back to get some relief and your adjustments aren’t holding. You try all different types of pain treatments in an effort to find some relief. Cortisone […]
Moveable Joints
Joint health is fundamental to movement and independence. When joints fall victim to injury or disease, the person becomes limited by pain and daily life suffers. The joint disease, arthritis, is estimated to have affected 54.4 million US adults per year between 2013 and 2015 (1). Anyone can suffer from joint problems- from the most […]
Bone Health
Bones are an important part of health. They support movement and provide protection for internal organs like the brain and heart. Maintaining healthy bones helps prevent fractures and lowers one’s risk of developing osteoporosis at an older age. Bones Bones are more complex than most would think. They are constantly changing, forming new bone, degrading […]
HBOT and Healing
HBOT, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, is a treatment in which a person is exposed to pure oxygen at increased atmospheric pressure. The increased oxygen and pressure saturates red blood cells and blood plasma with more oxygen than normal. This treatment is commonly used to treat decompression sickness (“the bends”), air embolisms, and carbon monoxide poisoning. HBOT […]
