Posts Tagged 'back and shoulder discomfort'

Manage Fall Chores Safely

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The cooler temperatures and falling leaves provide ample opportunity – and demands – for outdoor chores, encouraging the perfect backdrop for connecting with the outdoors and working in some serious physical activity. The key to being productive – and enjoying it in the process – is safety. When engaging in raking, planting, painting, pruning, and other outdoor chores, follow these tips to help ensure success (and avoid a painful next few days):

Choose the right materials

If you are using ...

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Come see us with the Alexandria Aces Baseball Team…and stop by for free tickets!

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We’ve partnered with the Alexandria Aces Collegiate Summer Baseball Club and will be at the upcoming Sunday, July 19 game to meet with spectators and answer questions at our sponsor’s table. The game will be held at 7pm at Frank Mann Field at Four Mile Run Park in Alexandria. Tickets are available at the stadium – adult tickets are $5 and tickets for the kids are $3 – or stop by! We have a limited number of ...

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Core strengthening through Pilates

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At Core Wellness, we are focused on all things wellness. But strengthening your core is something we hold near and dear to our heart (it’s what we are named for, after all!). A strong core affords more than just a beach-ready body—it helps prevent injuries, protects your organs, supports proper posture, and helps correct existing back pain. One of the best ways to ensure a strong core is through Pilates. In fact, a one-one-one apparatus session ...

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We are excited to welcome Dana Guynes to Core Wellness

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Dana obtained her Master of Science with a major in Physical Therapy through Virginia Commonwealth University in 2000. She later received her doctorate through Marymount University in 2007. She has always had a special interest in treating spine patients and became a credentialed McKenzie therapist (Cert.MDT) in 2004. She continued to advance her manual skills through various techniques and became a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) through Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars. Dana has also worked part-time as ...

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Golf Therapy comes to Core Wellness!

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Recently, Core Wellness’ own Dr. Angie Kowalski earned her certification with the Titlist Performance Institute (TPI), indicating that she is considered a true golf expert and has the ability to help aspiring and/or highly seasoned golfers perfect their game. When golfers come to see Angie for this unique therapy, they can expect an assessment of their current swing, which will identify any mobility, stability, or endurance deficits that may be limiting their true potential. Addressing these dysfunctions will improve ...

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Are You Dealing with Chronic Pain?

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This post is part of a guest blog exchange between The Neighborhood Pharmacy and Core Wellness & Physical Therapy. We hope these posts are beneficial to our patients, customers, and the Del Ray community.

If you have chronic or daily pain, your doctor may prescribe over-the-counter or prescription medications to help you control your symptoms. Working with a physical therapist will help you to develop a plan that involves a range of treatments, which may include hot or ...

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After Baby…

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Recently on Core Wellness Radio, Dr. E addressed the many challenges that come with baby and how physical therapy can help. This conversation was timely as Core Wellness has recently begun offering a customized Pre- and Post-Natal session for moms and moms-to-be to help them either prepare for, recover from, or manage the physical and lifestyle challenges of a new baby.

While the session benefits any woman on the baby spectrum (planning for, currently pregnant, or post-delivery), this show focused ...

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