Self Care Blog
Introducing the Psoas: a make or break muscle in lower back pain The psoas, along with the gluteus maximus and the piriformis, is one of the three primary muscles responsible for connecting the spine to the lower body. These muscles support a crucial intersection in the body and they are often implicated in lower back…
Athletes must be able to trust their bodies So what does trusting your body truly mean? Confidence in your body is determined by being secure in the knowledge that the muscles and structures involved in a certain sport can be exposed to exceeding levels of stress without breaking. As an athlete, you are working constantly…
Don’t forego the power of yoga! At Scorca Chiropractic Center, we are all for using yoga to prevent and manage back pain. Yoga and chiropractic line up on quite a few of their core tenets including a natural and holistic approach to healthcare, mindfulness, and a focus on relaxation. In the whole spectrum of exercise,…
I have a strong core so why do I still have back pain? The core is so much more than people give it credit for; it is a network of muscle groups that are active in just about every move you make throughout the day. No matter what your primary activities are, the core is…
How chronic is your neck pain? Stiff, sore necks are no longer the exclusive domain of the office worker- with a cell phone in seemingly everyone’s hand, neck pain is more prevalent than ever. To make things even worse, forward head syndrome is more pervasive than ever: the way we interact with every electronic device…
How can we fix posture with exercise? We’re so glad you asked! Exercise, along with stretching and chiropractic care, is the most effective way to go about addressing postural problems. At our office in Fremont, we are seeing a startling rise in the number of people who come in with poor posture. It is evident…
The role of motor control You can think of motor control as you can think of what it means to be human. In a mostly subconscious process, your body interprets sensory information, processes it and then determines what action it will take. If all is working properly, your body will select a set of muscles…
Spring skiing is right around the corner With spring conditions looming ever closer, the slopes start to become busier with fair-weather skiers who come from further afield to get in turns on bluebird days. If you have been resting on your laurels during the deep winter, then you hit the spring slopes with maximum enthusiasm,…
The tenuous relationship between your device and your spine The computer may be a tool of information efficiency but it is certainly not a friend to your spine. While we debate the merits of the information age from a mental health perspective, it is important to not lose sight of what your devices are doing…
Why we tend to work in the most unfavorable of conditions It’s down to stress: because of stress, we often seek out conditions that harm rather than assist productivity. We forget about the things that make us feel, and work, better; things that matter for productivity including comfort, circulation and hydration; everything is subsumed by the…
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Furthermore, Dr. Scorca is incredibly passionate about empowering each patient with the knowledge and resources to take control of their health and wellness.
Dr. Scorca provides patients of all ages with non-surgical solutions to healing pain and injury and has been doing so since he began.
He utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and various treatment therapies to provide appropriate care to each and every patient.
The amazing care provided by Dr. Scorca since he opened his practice is what makes him one of the most sought after chiropractors in Fremont, CA, and the surrounding areas.
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