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Core Strength for Runners | 5K-Half Marathon | Run Stronger and Stay Consistent

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | March 8, 2021

Core Strength For Runners Will you be running a 5k, 10k, or 15k in the coming months? Want to improve your performance while lowering your risk of common training setbacks? A smart place to focus is core strength and endurance. For us, “core” isn’t just about abs. It’s the system that helps you keep your ribcage stacked over your pelvis as your arms and legs move quickly. When the core system fatigues, form often changes…
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Simple Tips To Avoid Sore Muscles In This Cold Weather

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | February 15, 2021

Cold Weather Affects Your Muscles and Tendons When temperatures drop, your body will go through noticeable changes. Your lower back might feel sore. Knees and elbows could feel stiffer than usual. Overall, your muscles and tendons are at a higher risk for injury during the coldest months of the year. Tendons are a type of connective tissue that latch muscle tissue to bone. While muscle tissue, like your bicep muscle, heals within 90 days, connective…
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Spotlight: Heart Health and Exercise

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | February 8, 2021

I have a heart condition: Can I still exercise? It’s a question we hear very often. Cardiovascular disease may present various health conditions, from atherosclerosis and heart attacks to aortic aneurysms and dissections. In recent decades the instance of cardiovascular disease has become more common. Depending on a person’s cardiovascular condition, exercise may be recommended to maintain heart health. However, with heart conditions coming in various forms and severity, one may become overwhelmed when trying…
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TMJD Home Care Tips

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | January 18, 2021

How to Take Care of TMJD at Home What’s the Cause of Your Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD) ? Why an evaluation matters before home care begins TMJD can come from several different sources such as jaw muscle overload, joint irritation, bite or clenching habits, neck and upper back mechanics, posture, airway and sleep factors, stress patterns, or a combination of these. Because the “right” home treatment depends on the cause, it’s important before beginning any…
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Vitamin D

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | November 16, 2020

Answers to Your Questions About Vitamin D Vitamin D – actually a hormone – is well known for its role in maintaining calcium and phosphorus, both of which are responsible for skeletal health. However, COVID-19 has put Vitamin D supplementation in the minds of many for its lesser-known role as an Immunomodulator and of particular interest for its role in reducing pulmonary inflammation. While controversial in the past, most evidence to date concludes that Vitamin…
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