Your hips and knees provide complex movements for the body by incorporating multiple joints, muscles, and tendons. When there is damage to any of those joints, muscles, or tendons, it can make moving the hips or knees increasingly difficult. Luckily, with the help of physical therapy, you can find relief for your hip and knee […]
Did you know that back pain is the highest reported area of pain across the United States? Chronic back pain is one of the most common reasons that people seek physical therapy treatment. 60-80% of people will experience back pain of some sort in their lives, and it is likely that it may be caused […]
Spring Gardening Tips Get Ready: Time to Put Some Spring Back in your Step! Spring is right around the corner, are you ready to begin your gardening, spring cleaning, and get back to outside activities? Of course we might be ready in our minds – but our bodies need a warm up too! Prepare Yourself: […]
Introducing Direct Access- Allowing Physical Therapy Without an Initial Referral Did you know?! In the state of Illinois, it is easier than ever to take control of treating your physical health. It was not long ago that the state of Illinois was one of the few states that continued to require a physician’s referral for […]
WINTER has arrived and has shoveling! If you have back pain, shoveling can be a hard ordeal. Chicago-land winters can produce large amounts of snow. Here are some simple tips to protect your back during the upcoming winter. Protect your back this winter by following these snow shoveling guidelines: Warm up your muscles: […]
Please join us for our next community dizziness and vertigo workshop in March. This workshop can benefit anyone who has experienced any of the following: – Spinning when lying down or getting out of bed? – Feelings of unsteadiness? – Grasping onto the walls to avoid a fall during an episode? – Avoiding certain activities […]
