The Self-Care Blog page 14
Fun and free tips on health and wellness from Dr. Francis Scorca: 262 articles since 2016, on posture, back and neck care, exercise, food, sleep and everyday habits.

Sleep is Medicine
Sleeplessness has been highlighted as one of the most detrimental factors to well-being We all know the dichotomy between waking up refreshed after a…

Listen! Your Body is Calling
Don't ignore your body's warning signs Pain, for example, being a prime example: what is our society's standardized reaction for when someone experiences back…

Taking a Moment to Appreciate Movement
A body in motion will stay in motion- an extrapolation from Newton's Law of Motion This is a central tenet of our philosophy at…

Reducing Pain and Improving Circulation with Myofascial Release
What is myofascial pain? The fascia is a layer of tissue which surrounds and protects muscles and bones; this layer of tissue is dense,…

Beyond the Adjustment: Managing your Pain in the Meantime
Your chiropractic care doesn't stop after an adjustment! Restoring spinal alignment and alleviating nerve compression; improving range of motion and thus flexibility; reducing muscle…

A Reason to Stop Smoking: Your Back Pain
While smoking may not cause back pain, it certainly does not help it. Smoking has been shown to contribute to hypertension or high blood pressure, coronary artery…

Making Childbirth Easier in Fremont
Fetal positioning is one of the most important elements of a healthy pregnancy Chiropractic is an important aid for mothers seeking an easier pregnancy.…

Postpartum Care in Fremont
Postpartum care is vital After the tumult of pregnancy and childbirth, and the joy of acclimatizing to life with a new child, your body…

Prenatal Chiropractic in Fremont
Chiropractic care is important for prospective mothers At Scorca Chiropractic Center, we specialize in providing chiropractic care for mothers-to-be during all stages of the…

Chiropractic for Relaxation in Fremont
Chiropractic is a useful tool for relaxation Think about the scope of subconscious movements that your spine undergoes in a given week and you…

Causes of Your Back Pain: Extension Intolerance
Extension-based intolerance Extension-based pain is caused by the opposite of flexion-based back pain; while the latter is exacerbated by bending over, extension-based pain is…

Highly Effective Workout Habits
Working out is not a chore; it is a commitment. It's a commitment to your health in the moment, to the longevity of your…