I’m often asked, what is the difference between chiropractic and physical therapy? When you have back pain, who do you think of to go to first, a chiropractor or physical therapist? When I asked 28-year-old Marta why she came to see me, she said she’d been seeing a chiropractor for the past year without any […]
What is Mindful Walking?
Forest bathing or shinrin-yoku is the Japanese term for taking in the forest atmosphere while walking among trees. In Japan, forest bathing has been promoted in recent years as preventative medicine for spiritual connectedness and overall health. Here in the states, it is recommended to walk 10,000 steps per day, which correlates with how much […]
Dealing with an Identity Crisis: “I Can’t Do What I Did 10 Years Ago”
Multiple times a day I help people view their aging or injured body in a new way. My 75-year-old aunt came to me with knee and back pain. Earlier in the year, she had a total knee replacement of the other knee. My aunt has always been extremely active. In her younger days, she played […]
What is Balance and How Does it Contribute to Falls?
Have you ever lost your footing on stairs, wet/icy pavement, or the floor of your own bedroom as you get up at night—causing you to fling your arms out to try and catch yourself before landing and raising your heart beat to cope with the suddenly stressful situation? Nearly everyone, regardless of age, has experienced […]
Becoming a Physical Therapist
My son’s college roommate, Steven, wants to be a Physical Therapist. Last year, he spent many hours observing me in my clinic and also worked hard in school. He recently got accepted to Northern Illinois University (NIU) and was waitlisted at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Currently, there are about 200 Doctor of Physical […]
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