Above all, Core Health is determined to help you achieve optimal health at all times. Although our work is mostly in the doctor’s office, we can help at home with this health blog. We offer tips, homeopathic ways to heal, and other ideas to consider. Our staff stands by these treatments and blog posts to help you heal. Welcome to Core Health’s health and wellness blog.
Core Health Berks Loves Sensory Santa
Sensory Santa brings the joy to children of cognitive, physical, or emotional needs. For those who were not able to attend, Sensory Santa visited Core Health Chiropractic on December 7th, 2019. Last year, we had brought this event to our offices and it was a hit. So,...
Lower Back Stretches for Pain Relief
If you're experiencing lower back pain or discomfort Core Health believes in taking a moment to stretch. We know back pain can come from stress on the lower back. It can come from sitting awkward in your work chair. How can you combat the pain? Of course, we want...
Modified Low Back Stretches
Modified low back stretches while seated will help stretch and relax your low back. Most pain from the low back comes from conditions affecting your lumbar spinal. For acute pain, we recommend a time-tested remedy, a stretch! Here at Core Health, the daily dose of...
Posture and Why It’s Important to Your Wellness
When you have a healthy posture, your head and body are well balanced. When you suffer from forward posture, you can add 10 pounds or more of pressure to your spinal cord, causing negative results to the rest of your body.
Understanding the Healing Power of Chiropractic Adjustments
What is a chiropractic adjustment, and how can it heal the body? A chiropractic adjustment typically involves a specific force applied to a vertebra aimed at correcting spinal subluxations. The goal of adjusting the spine is to restore proper motion, improve spinal...
One Small Step: Short Exercises You Can Do to Alleviate Sitting Strain
https://youtu.be/eWrx_bdPCzg While sitting can certainly be relaxing, prolonged sitting (even with good posture!) can cause pain and exacerbate ADHD symptoms. Chances are that all you need is a little exercise—but who has time for that in a busy day? Actually,...
What If You Don’t Need a Pelvic Exam?
What if you found out that yearly pelvic exam you dread, with all of its awkwardness and discomfort, was actually unnecessary? According to some physicians, the lack of benefits of this procedure may mean that you don’t need to go through this traumatic experience...
Bedtime Stories Make Better Readers
Do you remember asking a parent or grandparent to read you a bedtime story as a child? We all have our favorites, many of which span a variety of cultures and generations of storytelling. But did you know that reading to your child actually assists their early brain...
Beware of BPA! Negative Effects on Women and Children
Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a synthetic chemical used in plastics such as disposable food containers, reusable water bottles, and medical equipment. BPA is also found in the coating used on aluminum cans which means canned foods and drinks can also be a source of this...
How is a Headache Like a Fire Alarm?
https://youtu.be/kKUp_vEZ3AM Your body can do some amazing things and a built-in warning system is one of the most important! We all have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in our homes to warn us of danger and allow us to take the necessary action to keep our...
Do Helmets Help? Preventing and Treating Infant Skull Deformation
Plagiocephaly (a flattened skull on one side) or Brachycephaly (symmetrical flattening) affects approximately 20% of infants, and has become more common since parents and doctors started reacting to SIDS risks by placing babies on their backs for extended periods of...
Modern Parenting Pitfalls
A symposium at the University of Notre Dame recently presented some interesting correlations between modern parenting behaviors and effects on brain and emotional development of their children. When compared with previous studies, some current modern parenting trends...
Exercise Makes a Healthy Mom and Baby
What kind of exercise, if any is safe for the expectant mom? With warnings and restrictions posted everywhere from airlines to amusement rides, moms-to-be aren't exactly motivated to put their baby's safety at risk in the name of exercise. The prevalence and ease of...
Can Chiropractic Care Eliminate Ear Infections?
Acute otitis media, commonly known as ear infection, is so prevalent among preschool-aged children and younger, that it is considered the top reason parents bring their little ones to the doctor, as well as the top pediatric ailment receiving antibiotic treatment....
Runner’s Hip Mobility and Pelvic Stability
Dr. Jason Balthaser demonstrates primary hip and lumbar spine stabilizing exercises to promote stability while running, walking, and standing throughout the day. Hip mobility and pelvic stability are crucial for range of motion especially for runners. Before a run or...
Help Us Stock Shelves for Spike’s Pet Pantry
Core Health Berks has teamed up with Spike's Pet Pantry to help keep our pets full. We will be taking donations the month of March. It's a great day for a great day, and we can make it even better for our furry friends all over Berks County. Presently, we are taking...
Lower Abdominal Exercise Wall-Bug
Dr. Jason is here to show you the wall-bug exercise to promote abdominal strength and lumbar support. Core Health Berks is here with another great ab workout for you to try in your free time. Undeniably, this may be our favorite. That's right, we're talking about the...
Fish Oil Reduces Pain
Fish oil is a natural compound that reduces pain. Core Health believes this supplement is a need. The human body detests pain. Its natural response to pain is anti-inflammatory agents. Although they work, they can cause side effects like gastric ulceration. However,...