Articles – Chiropractic Physical Medicine

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November 10, 2022

Winter Running in Chicago | Running Groups and Events

Winter Running in Chicago  Stay strong this season with our favorite running groups and winter events Try as we may, we can’t run away from the changing of seasons. So why not run into it? Research suggests that many of…
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AcupunctureChiropractic Physical Medicine
October 19, 2022

A Conversation on Migraines | WEBINAR

A Conversation on Migraines  | WEBINAR Throbbing, pulsing head pain. Sensitivity to light, sound, and smell. Nausea or vomiting. If these symptoms sound familiar, you are likely already very aware that you suffer from migraines. For many migraines can be…
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Chiropractic Physical Medicine
October 5, 2022

Workstation Ergonomics & Stretching (from Home or Office!) | WEBINAR

Workstation Ergonomics & Stretching (from Home or Office!)  | WEBINAR Is your workstation designed for pain or productivity? If you’ve been feeling stiff or achy (especially in your back, neck, shoulders, and/or hips), reviewing the set-up of your workstation and…
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Chiropractic Physical Medicine
August 10, 2022

Healthy Habits for Back to School (and Office) | WEBINAR

As we prepare ourselves to say “good-bye” to the relaxed schedules of summertime and return to the daily routines of school and work, we are all faced with shouldering heavy loads – both figuratively and literally! In this webinar, Dr.…
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March 24, 2022

Group Injury Screening: Neck and Back | WEBINAR

Have you been suffering from tightness, tension, or pain in your head, neck, back, or arms? The number of upper-body musculoskeletal complaints have grown dramatically over the last few extraordinarily stressful years of remote work, increased familial responsibilities, and reduced…
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March 10, 2022

A Conversation on Pain Management | WEBINAR

Back in 2016, enhanced warnings were added to prescription painkiller medication labels to inform and advise patients of additional risks related to addiction, misuse, overdose, and death. These warnings also cautioned that prescription painkillers should be used only when absolutely…
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February 11, 2022

Black History Month: The First-Ever Chiropractic Adjustment

Black History Month: The First-Ever Chiropractic Adjustment The next time you settle down for an adjustment, you should thank Harvey Lillard - the first-ever chiropractic patient. In 1895, Lillard, an African-American janitor and entrepreneur, allowed D.D. Palmer to adjust his…
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January 14, 2022

Safety Tips for Avoiding Winter Slips

3 Steps for Stepping Around Ice Winter weather brings an array of daily challenges. Snow makes its hard to drive and freezing temperatures keep us indoors.   The most dangerous part of winter is the icy conditions that overtake the roads…
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Chiropractic Physical MedicineOur BlogRunning
October 14, 2021

Off-Season Recovery, Maintenance, and Goal Setting for Runners | WEBINAR

Whether you've recently completed the Chicago Marathon  or are a runner looking ahead to winter, the teams from Aligned Modern Health and Chicago Endurance Sports have you covered! Join Dr. Tanner Wilson, DC, Ryan Caturan, and Mike Norman to learn…
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Chiropractic Physical MedicineOur Blog
September 2, 2021

Healthy Habits for Back to School and Back to Office | WEBINAR

As we navigate a return to the classroom as well as a return to the office, we are all faced with shouldering heavy loads - both figuratively and literally! In this webinar with Dr. Kate McCarthy, DC, you will learn…
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Chiropractic Physical MedicineOur Blog
July 12, 2021

The “Two-Minute Turnaround” – Short Exercises that Show Results! | WEBINAR

If you struggle to find time to exercise, short bursts of physical activity (mini-exercises) can be as effective as a full session. Watch this webinar with Rehabilitation Specialist Emily Lazor and Chicago Endurance Sports Coach Ryan Caturan to learn some…
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Chiropractic Physical MedicineOur Blog
September 14, 2020

Find your fitness with our favorite fall activities!

Staying consistent with moderate exercise can give your immune system the upper hand and help you feel your best this season. Fall brings an exciting opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and mix up your routine. Here’s a look at some of…
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Chiropractic Physical MedicineOur Blog
August 6, 2020

Avoid Golf Injuries and Improve Your Game

Golf has always been a great escape for players. Currently, the rise in popularity for golfing comes as no surprise. Golf offers players an opportunity to enjoy sporting outdoors and mental relaxation while social distancing. If you’ve increased your time…
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Chiropractic Physical MedicineOur Blog
August 4, 2020

Ideas to Help You Move More this Week

It took a quarantine for many of us to realize how much movement was previously included in our work day. Our time between productivity was filled with simple physical activities like commuting into the office, taking breaks for coffee and…
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July 27, 2020

Quaran-teeth? How quarantine stress may result in TMJ

TMJ Disorder (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction or Syndrome ) describes the pain and/or limited movement in the jaw joint and the muscles that surround it. Due to the rise of recent complaints in TMJ, some have dubbed the troubling condition, “Quaran-teeth.”…
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July 22, 2020

5 Things That Happen When You Sit All Day

The summer of sitting is upon us. For many, sitting was already a considerable health concern. Our bodies were not designed to sit for extended periods. Yet our work habits and comfortable lifestyles resulted in a lot of it. Chances…
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June 30, 2020

Tech Neck: Enough is enough!

In theory, screen time has been a welcomed comfort for many during quarantine. It’s a source of data, entertainment, means of connecting to friends, and a helpful work tool. These benefits are hard to deny and currently may feel essential…
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April 13, 2020

Upper Body Stretch Routine with Dr. Shannen Boyd, DC

Let’s stretch it out together! Take 5 minutes out of your day and join us with our Elmhurst team, Dr. Shannen Boyd, DC, and Gary Pecho, L.Ac, while they walk us through an upper body stretch routine. If your neck…
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April 1, 2020

Lower Body Workout with Dr. Nadrine Omar, DC

It may be hard to keep track of days, but marking your Wellness Wednesday with this video can help keep you moving and motivated! Dr. Nadrine Omar, DC, one of our Lincoln Square Chiropractic Physicians, walks us through some lower…
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March 25, 2020

Pain Relief for Working at Home

When working from home is a pain in the neck... and back and shoulders and hips. Hunching over a small screen for a full workday, days on end, can trigger new musculoskeletal pain and exasperate pre-existing conditions. People who already…
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Chiropractic Physical MedicineOur Blog
March 24, 2020

Stay Active While Working from Home | Stretches

Is it possible to stay fit while we’re sitting?! While many of us are working from home these days, it is key to not neglect your daily activity. In addition to generally getting up and moving around, there are stretches…
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Chiropractic Physical Medicine
March 16, 2020

Stay Fit While You Sit | Workspace Ergonomics

With many jobs being transitioned into remote work and more hours spent sitting indoors, it’s important to check in with your at-home workspace to avoid pain. First things first, what is your working arrangement like from home? While it may…
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Chiropractic Physical Medicine
October 4, 2019

How to Get Physical During Your Pregnancy

Just found out your pregnant and don’t want to miss out on your early morning workout? Are you unsure how to incorporate workouts in a safe way? Read below to discover easy ways to get physical while your sweet baby…
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Chiropractic Physical Medicine
October 1, 2019

Recent Study Explores Efficacy of Chiropractic Care

Chances are, at some point in your life, you have experienced back pain. You’re not alone: according to Harvard Health Publishing, about 85 percent of people have experienced severe back pain and have sought medical help for it. The cause…
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Chiropractic Physical Medicine
September 26, 2019

Modifying Yoga Poses During Pregnancy

Being pregnant comes with a lot of changes. You’re adapting to your changing body, trying to balance numerous visits to the doctor, getting your home ready for your new addition, and attempting to make it to those weekly yoga sessions…
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Chiropractic Physical MedicineRunning
September 8, 2019

Marathon Tips from Dr. Adam Altman, DC

Dr. Adam Altman, DC, our Southport Chiropractic Physician shares his marathon experience from a Physical Medicine perspective. Keep reading for his personal story and some exercise examples to prevent injury. "Last year I ran the marathon despite a number of…
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Chiropractic Physical Medicine
August 28, 2019

Overcoming Crossfit Mistakes

CrossFit is no longer just a workout. With competitions across the globe involving hundreds of thousands of athletes, CrossFit is a sport in itself. Just like any sport, the increased interest in CrossFit culture and it’s uber-challenging regimens comes with increased risk of injury and overuse.…
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Chiropractic Physical Medicine
August 16, 2019

The Injury Before the Injury: Plantar Fasciitis

While we gear up into the full speed of running season, we have to remember to always put our health first. We get it! – Accidents and injuries do happen but the good news is we’re here to help. Keep…
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Chiropractic Physical Medicine
August 4, 2019

Swimming Through Your Pregnancy

Very few things beat that weightless feeling of floating in the water. Swimming also serves as a great way to increase blood circulation and oxygen in the body, benefitting both you and baby. So what are some great swimming techniques…
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Chiropractic Physical Medicine
July 30, 2019

The Injury Before the Injury: IT Band Syndrome

While we gear up into the full speed of running season, we have to remember to always put our health first. We get it! – Accidents and injuries do happen but the good news is we’re here to help. Keep…
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Chiropractic Physical Medicine
July 15, 2019

The Injury Before the Injury: Runner’s Knee

While we gear up into the full speed of running season, we have to remember to always put our health first. We get it! – Accidents and injuries do happen but the good news is we’re here to help. Keep…
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July 11, 2019

Improve Your Golf Swing, Save Your Back

Are you a golfer who suffers from back pain? Are you a golfer who doesn’t want back pain? Maintaining a strong core and mobile spine is vital to overall health as well as supporting daily activities. But over time we…
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Chiropractic Physical Medicine
July 5, 2019

Fitness Friday | Fleet Feet Fit ID Process

Proper running shoes are a key component in having a successful and injury-free running season. The good news is, our friends at Fleet Feet are here for you to make sure you have the shoes that are best suited for…
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Chiropractic Physical MedicineRunning
May 10, 2019

Base Strength Exercises for Running

At Aligned Modern Health we understand the importance of cross training for runners. Cross training can activate specific muscle groups that will help give you strength, mobility, activation, range of motion, and the correct pattern movement to keep you injury free…
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Chiropractic Physical Medicine
April 17, 2019

Workout of the Week: Squats

Let’s talk squats! It can either be your go-to exercise to get your blood flowing or the closer of a great workout. Either way, squats are a great tool to utilize in your workout.  Our Chiropractic Physical Medicine team encourages…
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February 22, 2019

Our Workout of the Week – 9Round KickBoxing

At Aligned Modern Health, we love promoting an active lifestyle! What better way to do this than to have our providers share their favorite exercises. This week, our Wicker Park Chiropractic Physician, Dr. Tanya Freseth tried out 9Round Kickbox Fitness!…
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Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy and Webster Technique
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February 18, 2019

Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy | Webster Technique

Chiropractic care can help make pregnancy and delivery easier as your body undergoes 40 weeks of incredible changes. © Tommyandone | Dreamstime.com Throughout pregnancy, your spine and nervous system need to be working in response to support your body's many…
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Chiropractic Physical Medicine
February 8, 2019

Aligned Modern Health Joins BirthFit to Expands Support for Moms

Chiropractic care has been growing in popularity as a safe remedy for pregnancy related pain. In addition to offering the Webster Technique, a specific pelvic adjustment that is beneficial during pregnancy, Dr. Andi Kneessi, DC, of our Chiropractic team, has…
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Chiropractic Physical Medicine
January 17, 2019

Snow Shoveling Tips to Avoid Injury

Snow my Goodness! Here it comes, Chicago! As winter weather typically goes, we begin seeing more and more snowfall in the early months of the new year. Unfortunately, the wet and heavy snow can be a leading cause of pain…
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December 11, 2018

Muscle of the Month – Quadratus Lumborum

Our muscle of the month for December is the quadratus lumborum in the lower back. Pain or discomfort in our low back is something we may feel more heavily during the winter months. The quadratus lumborum is a muscle of…
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Chiropractic Physical Medicine
November 20, 2018

Sit and Be Fit

This time of the year is notorious for having you feel inclined to stay indoors more often and spending long hours sitting, which can sometimes lead to pain. We’re here to bring you some of our favorite tips from our…
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October 30, 2018

Two Minute Turnaround | Healthy Desk Exercises

It’s 2:00 PM, your energy is dipping, you can’t stop thinking about that second or third cup of coffee… We’re here to help! If you are like the average person, you are spending more time at a computer screen than…
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Chiropractic Physical Medicine
October 29, 2018

Chiropractic Health Awareness Month

As we approach November, we reflect on National Chiropractic Health Month! American Chiropractic Association (ACA) devotes the entire month of October to encourage people to prevent chronic back, neck, and overall pain! This year, the theme was “Move 4 Life” which encourages…
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Chiropractic Physical MedicineOur BlogRunning
October 2, 2018

Kinesio Taping for Runners

Kinesio Tape, Rock Tape, also known as Kinesio Tape is often used to treat overuse and injuries in athletes. When properly applied Rock Tape can help prevent injury while addressing pain, swelling, and inflammation. Considerations Before Using Kinesio Tape Many runners come…
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June 28, 2018

Core Exercises for Runners: Bird Dog & Dead Bug

Whether you're training for a marathon or partaking in casual running, core strength and mobility exercises are extremely important for a runner's overall health. A strong core sets the foundation for healthy posture and can help runners prevent injuries and imbalances. Two…
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Desk Posture
Chiropractic Physical MedicineOur Blog
April 24, 2018

8 Facts You Should Know About Posture

Stop for a moment and notice how you are sitting right now. Is your back curved? Shoulders slumped? How about your legs… are they crossed? The way you are sitting can have a transformative impact on your day. It’s hard to…
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Chiropractic Physical MedicineOur Blog
April 4, 2018

Recovery Routine: Foam Rolling & Lacrosse Ball Exercises

Foam rolling is a form of self manual therapy to reduce myofascial tightness and improve myofascial mobility. Foam rolling, or self myofascial release, can be done before you exercise or after you workout. You may add this to your dynamic…
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Chiropractic Care for Preganancy
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May 12, 2017

Chiropractic Care for Expectant and New Moms

Chiropractic care can help improve overall health and wellness during your pregnancy and throughout motherhood. Pregnancy specific chiropractic treatments combined with strengthening rehabilitation therapy can provide an optimal foundation for your baby to grow and prepare your body for delivery.…
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Understanding Chiropractic Care and Exercise for Adult Scoliosis
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February 24, 2017

Understanding Chiropractic Care and Exercise for Adult Scoliosis

Adult scoliosis may be occur as a result of untreated childhood scoliosis or it may develop in conjunction with another spinal condition, such as degeneration, bone loss (osteoporosis), or bone softening (osteomalacia). If you have scoliosis you may notice that…
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Exercise is Medicine
Chiropractic Physical MedicineOur Blog
February 22, 2017

Exercise Should Be Prescribed Just Like a Medicine, Experts Say

Exercise should be prescribed just like a medicine. This is what the Journal of American Medical Association asserts and a growing number of doctors are taking action to further prove the scientific benefits of exercise. Study upon study continues to…
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5 Ways Moms Benefit from Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
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January 30, 2017

5 Ways Moms Benefit from Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, your body goes through 40 weeks of incredible metamorphosis and growth. Throughout this life-altering journey, several of these changes can cause temporary pain and discomfort. Chiropractic care can help relieve pain naturally and enable you to maintain a…
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Avoid Back and Neck Pain at Work: Tips to Combat Too Much Screen Time
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January 29, 2017

Avoiding Back and Neck Pain at Work: Tips to Combat Screen Time Overload

Are you a screen queen? If you are like the average person, you are spending more time at a computer screen than you do asleep.  While computers and smart phones are supposed to make us more productive, they are one…
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6 Reasons for Chiropractic Care Over the Holidays
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November 21, 2016

6 Reasons for Chiropractic Care Over the Holidays

Seeing a Chiropractor during the holiday season can help reduce stress, heal and prevent winter injuries, and boost your mood. Often when we are busy is when we need support and self care the most. Give yourself a little more…
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Chiropractic Care for Baseball
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November 7, 2016

Chiropractic Care for Baseball

Given our love for baseball and all things Chicago, how could we not take a minute to talk about Chiropractic Care in the major leagues? Along with the Cubbies’ historic World Series championship, natural performance enhancement is one of the…
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Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy and Webster Technique
Chiropractic Physical MedicineOur Blog
March 31, 2016

Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy | Webster Technique

Chiropractic care can help make pregnancy and delivery easier as your body undergoes 40 weeks of incredible changes. © Tommyandone | Dreamstime.com Throughout pregnancy, your spine and nervous system need to be working in response to support your body's many…
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