River Forest Health & Wellness Blog

Learn the difference between heel striking vs midfoot striking, discover common running injuries treatment

A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Shoulder Pain Relief Shoulder pain can significantly limit daily function—whether it’s caused by a...

How to use DNS principles to improve your golf game.

In this episode, Dr. Bunker, Dr. Powers, and Dr. Nugent discuss the incredible benefits of shockwave therapy—a non-invasive,...

Prevent non-contact knee injuries in basketball with screenings for ankle mobility, pelvic stability, and eccentric knee control.

Support your gut with probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics! A healthy microbiome boosts digestion, immunity & brain health. #GutHealth”

Understanding TMJ Pain and Jaw Dysfunction: A McKenzie Therapy Approach.

As baseball spring training kicks off, it’s crucial for throwing athletes to prepare their bodies for the season ahead.

Knee pain can be a frustrating and limiting condition, affecting everything from walking to athletic performance. Whether you have a...

Drs Bunker, Nugent and Powers break down what they look for in a squat assessment and discuss where patients might break down causing injury

post-C-section physical therapy is essential for restoring core strength, pelvic floor function

Learn how Acupuncture can help reduce low back pain.

The Key to Core Stability: Aligning the Diaphragm and Pelvic Floor for Low Back Pain Relief

Glutathione is the most abundant antioxidant in the body, often referred to as the “master antioxidant”

At River Forest Health and Wellness , we employ various soft tissue techniques to assist patients in recovering from pain, injuries, and...

Choosing the right running shoes isn’t about max support—it’s about fit, heel-to-toe drop, toe box width & replacing them before 300 miles

Running is one of the most popular ways to stay fit, but it can also be hard on your feet—especially if you’re dealing with plantar...

Jumping is a fundamental part of volleyball, but it can also lead to a common injury known as jumper’s knee , or patellar tendinopathy ....

Pickleball and paddle ball are popular sports in Oak Park , River Forest , and Forest Park , offering fun and fitness for players of all...

Is vitamin D deficiency causing some of your low back pain