While exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle and preventive for chronic illnesses, it can also be therapeutic. Exercise can help a person heal, regain lost physical functions, and strengthen current body functions. Therapeutic exercise can help those with osteoarthritis, breathing problems, metabolic disorders, vascular disorders, limited range of motion, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. […]
I Taped My Mouth Shut for 30 Nights (Part 1)
It might sound crazy – dangerous even – but it works. It worked for Jaimi, it worked for Beau, and hopefully, it will work for this video. Breathing through your mouth is known to impact your health in a variety of not-so-desirable ways. 😪If you breathe this way every night when you’re asleep, you’re not […]
5 Amazing Benefits to Diaphragmatic Breathing
5 Amazing Benefits to Diaphragmatic Breathing Can Make Your Life Stress Free and Improve Airway Functions! Health Benefits of Diaphragmatic Breathing It is no surprise that how we breathe can affect our body and mind. If our body and mind are relaxed, for example, the breathing rate tends to be slow and not forceful. If we […]
Avoid 3 Types of Soft Tissue Injuries and Lower Back Pain with 2 Solutions
Stop these 3 types of soft tissue injuries and lower back pain now! You might be causing chronic pain without knowing, we have 2 solutions for you. Soft Tissue Injuries Soft tissue injuries are a common cause of low back pain. The vertebrae of the lower back are supported by many soft tissues including […]
1 Outstanding Little-Known Tiny Habit Can Change Your Life
When it comes to developing habits and creating change, Tiny is Mighty and this 1 Tiny Habit Can Change Your Life. Practicing tiny habits and behaviors is essential to improving health and maintaining happiness throughout one’s life. Small habits can begin with flossing once a day, completing one push up, drinking a full glass of […]
4 Tips on Setting Goals for the New Year
Do you believe in New Year’s resolutions? Studies have shown that 60% of people make them, but only 8% actually achieve their goals. How can you avoid this trap and purse your goals? Here are 4 tips to help you avoid the most common pitfalls. 1. Your goals aren’t clear. Do you know where […]
Where Chiropractic Care Meets Physical Therapy
Sports ChiroTherapy™: Where Chiropractic Care Meets Physical Therapy You can find physical therapy and chiropractic care at many different separate practices. However, only at Santa Cruz CORE can you find Sports ChiroTherapy™, an innovative way to overcome the pain of an acute or chronic injury and get back into top form. Learn more about Sports […]
Surprising Health Benefits of Massage Therapy
There are many reasons people seek massage therapy, but most are interested in relaxation. A deep sense of well-being is achieved through the calming music, low lights, and overall pampering, while the massage soothes sore muscles. But did you know that massage has some specific and measurable health benefits as well? Here are 6 surprising health […]
17th Annual Jay Race
On a misty, overcast day in June, we celebrated the Jay Race’s 17th year. Although the weather made for rough paddleboard conditions, that is “just the way Jay would want it”, his late wife reported. Not only did this event act in memory of famous Santa Cruz Waterman, Jay Moriarity, it also included a special […]
Understanding Hanson Manual Therapy
Hanson Manual Therapy, or HMT, is an advanced technique that provides immediate relief from muscle pain and tension through the application of manual therapy to both trigger points and acupressure points. It is based on the concepts of muscular imbalance and hypersensitive myofascial reflex points. Here is what you should know. What Is a Muscular […]
