Anxiety affects 40 million adults in the United States per year according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) (1). The symptoms of anxiety can prevent a person from living and enjoying their daily lives. It can affect work, school, and social interactions. Luckily, regular exercise can help to ease symptoms and boost […]
Muscle Fatigue v.s. Muscle Soreness
Tired and sore muscles are expected after a challenging workout. While muscle fatigue and muscle soreness are often thought of as the same, they are actually two different aspects of muscle physiology. Being able to tell the difference helps in dealing with their associated symptoms. Muscle Fatigue Muscle fatigue refers to how repetitive use of […]
Meniscal Injury: How Prolotherapy Can Help
A meniscal tear is a common knee injury that can affect anyone. Injury to the meniscus can come from both physical trauma and gradual wear-and-tear, putting athletes and older individuals at a greater risk. The Meniscus The menisci are two c-shaped pads that lie between the femur and tibia bones. These pads are made of […]
Peripheral Neuropathy
The risk of peripheral neuropathy is increasing with the incidence of diabetes and vascular problems. With “diabetic neuropathy being the most common complication of diabetes” (1). This makes it crucial to figure out ways to deal with this condition and to prevent them from developing it in the first place. But this is difficult, peripheral […]
Cervical Instability
Cervical instability is one of the most underdiagnosed conditions (1). It can lead to endless symptoms ranging from severe headaches and neck pain to random spells of vertigo. The right diagnosis is key to resolving these symptoms, especially when nothing else seems to work. The Cervical Spine The cervical spine consists of top seven vertebrae, […]
Pseudo Sciatica
Pseudo Sciatica, or “fake” sciatica, is a term that describes conditions whose pain symptoms resemble those of real sciatica. Symptoms include radiating pain down the leg and numbness on the posterior aspect of the thigh (1). An individual might experience pain while sitting, standing, walking, and performing other everyday motions. Potential Causes Many causes for […]
Segmental Lumbar Instability
The lumbar spine is the clinical term for the lower back. When we think of low back pain, we are usually thinking of the pain of the lumbar spine. Low back pain is common among athletes and non-athletes. This is because low back pain can result from overuse, underuse, stretch injuries, and physical trauma (1). […]
ACL Injury Treatment
Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is very common in athletes. Surgical reconstruction of the ACL is considered the standard treatment for incomplete to complete tears. Surgery, however, is very expensive, risky, and results in a long recovery. What’s worse, in addition, is that pain often lingers and can worsen. Fortunately, generative techniques can […]
Sacroiliac Dysfunction
Injury to the sacroiliac (SI) joint can happen for many reasons from physical trauma and to carrying excess weight. When the SI joint is injured and does not heal properly it can lead to pain in the lower back and buttocks. Thus, this pain will worsen and interfere with everyday activities like walking, sitting, lifting, […]
Knee Arthritis Treatment
We help heal a lot of knee problems at Santa Cruz CORE. Some portion of the reason is on the grounds that knee issues are so common. In addition, other treatments that patients commonly receive don’t provide long term relief. Knee instability occurs when left untreated, or treatments fail to fix it. The flimsiness sets […]
