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What Does Your Big Toe Have To Do With Painting?

December 13, 2020 By Denise Schwartz Leave a Comment

Like a lot of people this past year, I have been organizing and updating my house. I also did a lot of gardening over the summer.   I have organized and cleared out kitchen cabinets and pantries requiring lots of squatting, lifting and moving things around.  My body held up well. I planted a small vegetable […]

Filed Under: Foot Pain, Health & Wellness, Mindfulness Tagged With: Big Toe

Frogs: A Symbol of Transformation

November 16, 2020 By Denise Schwartz Leave a Comment

What do you call a frog with no hind legs?   Unhoppy Early in the pandemic, I had a Zoom gathering with some of my Physical Therapy friends. A question was posed: What is one thing about you that we don’t know?   My answer was, I have a collection of frogs.   Anybody who has been […]

Filed Under: Real Stories

Meet Our Social Media Manager, Rachel

October 7, 2020 By Denise Schwartz Leave a Comment

Rachel is the woman behind the scenes of our Facebook page. If you follow us on Facebook, you’ve seen her witty poems, exercise tips, and funny PT memes. Rachel keeps things fun and informational for our social media fans and we’re so grateful to have her as part of The Manual Touch Physical Therapy. Keep […]

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Why Women Have Hip Pain and Exercises That Help

September 27, 2020 By Denise Schwartz Leave a Comment

In a recent hip pain blog post I described common reasons why people experience hip pain.  What I didn’t talk about was how important your hips are to your overall well being – especially if you are a woman.  When you have a hip problem, other parts of your body can easily become injured.  Women […]

Filed Under: Health & Wellness, Hip Pain, Mindfulness Tagged With: hip pain

Understanding Hip Pain

September 14, 2020 By Denise Schwartz Leave a Comment

Ann came to me complaining of hip pain while walking and sitting for extended periods of time.  She wasn’t able to do the things she loved to do like go to museums, attend concerts, or go on long walks because of weakness and arthritis. After physical therapy, Ann is now able to do most of […]

Filed Under: Health & Wellness, Hip Pain

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Judy has been living with Rheumatoid arthritis for the past 30+ years and typically uses a wheelchair around her house and a cane or walker outside. “I seem to be in less pain, can stand longer.  I also am walking somewhat straighter and further.”
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I came in to see Denise due to a cervical disc herniation.  I have been told by Illinois Bone & Joint that they refer patients to Denise often as she is able to help when other physical therapy programs fail.  That was definitely the case in my situation. I had 6 weeks of PT at another location but still was unable to turn my head fully or work at a desk without terrible pain.  After seeing Denise and following her exercise program, I was almost back to normal within a few short months.  I… Read more
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Denise, owner of The Manual Touch, has been amazing for me and my family. I first began seeing Denise when I herniated my back and did not want surgery. Personal attention, caring and patient are only a few words to describe Denise. She uses a mix of traditional PT with a complete understanding of how your body works to get you back on your feet. She is amazing.”  
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I had constant neck pain from a car accident 2 years ago.  I went through PT somewhere else without any good results.  I then was recommended to come to The Manual Touch PT. At my first appointment I could tell that Denise was able to get right to the point of my problems.  After numerous therapy sessions I felt such a relief of my constant pain.  It is better now, I can sleep better and use less pain medication.  My goal is to avoid surgery and I feel hopeful that will be possible.
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I’m a pediatric physical therapist and I was taking a yoga teacher training.  My left shoulder and neck were getting progressively tighter and eventually pain was keeping me up at night.  I knew I wanted treatment from a very knowledgeable PT with good manual skills and someone who excelled at evaluating postural and functional issues.  Denise is that person and she corrected my biomechanics with exercises and manual therapy.  There are only a few PT’s that possess skills like Denise.  … Read more
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I’ve been to several other PT’s but have never had as effective and long-lasting results as I experienced through Denise. While training for a 70.3 Ironman this year, I developed some debilitating hip and leg pains that made me question whether I would be able to race.  Denise quickly identified the problems and treated me over several sessions, which included going over exercises until I really understood what to do. Her patient, intuitive and knowledgeable style made a huge difference in … Read more
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Denise is a great physical therapist. She helped to heal a back injury that had been bothering me for years. The exercises were simple and effective. It was also great to have an app and videos for reference. I definitely recommend Manual Touch.”  
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Due to a stroke of good luck, I saw a class on Lower Back Pain offered by Denise from The Manual Touch Physical Therapy at Northbrook YMCA. I followed up with an assessment by Denise. Three years ago, I fell and broke my right arm and hip, followed by months of physical therapy. I still have “ issues” with my neck, back, hip and knee….which Denise has explained are all related. She is a “ new set of eyes” on an old problem, and has helped me immensely. I have learned new exercises for… Read more
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As my fibro symptoms flare, my reliance on IMT and other forms of manual therapy Denise uses is crucial for me.  I spend time discussing with Denise what is happening, and no matter how weird it may sound to me, she can usually help me and/or explain to me other types of therapy I should look into to help.  I know my brain fog is gaining in severity, but it is very apparent to me that it would be much worse if I didn’t receive such good care from Denise at The Manual Touch.
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I saw Denise for ongoing heal pain as well as an athletic back pain injury. My back pain is gone and my heal pain (which I’ve had for several years) is significantly better so that it doesn’t interfere with activity. The exercises Denise gave me have strengthened my core and will prevent future injuries. Not only that, she provides personalized and attentive treatment the entire visit (much more personalized care than traditional PT centers). I highly recommend Denise!
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We believe all body systems and mental/emotional health are connected. We take a whole body approach to discover why patients are not healing and what were the initial causes of their current symptoms. 

Our mission is to use this whole body approach to help patients heal and overcome pain and limitations, resulting in improved quality of life. We also aim to promote wellness in our communities through ongoing education. 
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Testimonials

Judy has been living with Rheumatoid arthritis for the past 30+ years and typically uses a wheelchair around her house and a cane or walker outside. “I seem to be in less pain, can stand longer.  I also am walking somewhat straighter and furthe… Read more
I came in to see Denise due to a cervical disc herniation.  I have been told by Illinois Bone & Joint that they refer patients to Denise often as she is able to help when other physical therapy programs fail.  That was definitely the case in my situ… Read more
Denise, owner of The Manual Touch, has been amazing for me and my family. I first began seeing Denise when I herniated my back and did not want surgery. Personal attention, caring and patient are only a few words to describe Denise. She uses a mix of… Read more
I had constant neck pain from a car accident 2 years ago.  I went through PT somewhere else without any good results.  I then was recommended to come to The Manual Touch PT. At my first appointment I could tell that Denise was able to get right … Read more
I’m a pediatric physical therapist and I was taking a yoga teacher training.  My left shoulder and neck were getting progressively tighter and eventually pain was keeping me up at night.  I knew I wanted treatment from a very knowledgeable PT wit… Read more
I’ve been to several other PT’s but have never had as effective and long-lasting results as I experienced through Denise. While training for a 70.3 Ironman this year, I developed some debilitating hip and leg pains that made me question whether I… Read more
Denise is a great physical therapist. She helped to heal a back injury that had been bothering me for years. The exercises were simple and effective. It was also great to have an app and videos for reference. I definitely recommend Manual Touch.”  … Read more
Due to a stroke of good luck, I saw a class on Lower Back Pain offered by Denise from The Manual Touch Physical Therapy at Northbrook YMCA. I followed up with an assessment by Denise. Three years ago, I fell and broke my right arm and hip, followed … Read more
As my fibro symptoms flare, my reliance on IMT and other forms of manual therapy Denise uses is crucial for me.  I spend time discussing with Denise what is happening, and no matter how weird it may sound to me, she can usually help me and/or explai… Read more
I saw Denise for ongoing heal pain as well as an athletic back pain injury. My back pain is gone and my heal pain (which I’ve had for several years) is significantly better so that it doesn’t interfere with activity. The exercises Denise gave me have… Read more
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