Jumpers Knee in Volleyball Players: A Guide to Patellar Tendinopathy
Jumping is a fundamental part of volleyball, but it can also lead to a common injury known as jumper’s knee , or patellar tendinopathy ....
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Jim Nugent DC
Nov 173 min read
Common Pickleball and Paddle Injuries: Treatment and Prevention for Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park Residents
Pickleball and paddle ball are popular sports in Oak Park , River Forest , and Forest Park , offering fun and fitness for players of all...
Jim Nugent DC
Sep 194 min read
Vitamin D Deficiency and the link to low back pain
Is vitamin D deficiency causing some of your low back pain
Dr Bunker
Sep 133 min read
Reduce Hip Internal Rotation Might Be Causing Your Low Back Pain
The cause of low back pain might be coming from your hips lack of intention rotation, leading to sciatica, low back pain.
Jim Nugent DC
Sep 103 min read
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: The Importance of Ruling Out Neck /Cervical Spine Involvement
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and wrist. While CTS is...
Jennifer Strang, DC DABCA
Sep 53 min read
Exploring Acupuncture for Migraines and Headaches: A Holistic Approach to Pain Relief
Migraines and headaches can significantly impact daily life, causing debilitating pain and discomfort that can be challenging to manage...
Jim Nugent DC
Sep 23 min read
Shockwave Therapy, our newest way to reduce pain!
The Benefits of Shockwave Radial Therapy for Pain and Trigger Points Chronic pain and trigger points are common complaints that can...
DrPowers
Apr 224 min read
Are all headaches the same?
So what exactly is a headache? Do we ever really ask that question? Do we actually really care? Just take an advil and it’ll pass...
Jennifer Strang, DC DABCA
Mar 82 min read
Is it really sciatica? How do we treat it?
Sciatica is one of the most common symptoms that we see in the office. So what is sciatica? Mayo Clinic defines sciatica as pain that...
DrPowers
Mar 73 min read
The root of your neck pain
Have you ever dealt with neck pain and were unsure of where it came from? Could it be long hours at the computer? Looking down at your...
DrPowers
Jan 183 min read
McKenzie Extensions, What’s the secret?
If you’ve been in our office, there is a high possibility that you are familiar with our McKenzie extension exercise. We may have called...
Kris Pajcini DC
Apr 13, 20223 min read
Breathing, Stability and Core.
In our last blog we discussed different breathing patterns and the way the relate to the relationship between the rib cage and the...
Kris Pajcini DC
Apr 6, 20222 min read
What does the way you breathe say about you?
Belly breathing vs Chest breathing In our last post we talked about intra-abdominal pressure and belly breathing. Today were going to go...
Kris Pajcini DC
Mar 8, 20222 min read
Introduction to Stability, Using DNS principles
What is DNS? Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization is a therapy from the Prague Institute of Rehab that focuses on the relationship with...
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