Recent studies have shed light on the fact that we place an unhealthy amount of stress on the spine when looking at a smart phone! Just think about the hours…
by Pat Staszak, PT "All diseases begin in the gut." –Hippocrates (460-377 BC) Recently, we've been hearing about groundbreaking research on the microbiome…
by Pat Staszak "Leave your drugs in the chemist's pot if you can heal the patient with food.” -Hippocrates 460 – 377 B C Osteoarthritis is our population’s…
By Pat Staszak, PT We had a great run at a mild winter, but all good things must come to an end. Yesterday’s blizzard has created a lot of work…
Saturday, March 19th from 5:00-7:00pm at Chi-Town Shakti, 1343 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660. A review of the anatomy of the pelvis provides a better understanding of how your yoga…
By Catherine Lewan, PT, DPT Do tight muscles equal strong muscles? Not necessarily. Contrary to popular belief, tighter does not equal stronger. In muscle physiology terms, muscle “tone” is the…
By Pat Staszak, PT If your mind is willing, but your body…not so much, then you’re not alone! Aches and pains and your body’s inability to recover as quickly as…
An upcoming vote in the Illinois Legislature could change the scope of practice for physical therapists in our state, and we’re reaching out to let you know how you can…
By Patricia Staszak, PT Last issue we talked about proper bike fit and riding position – both of which can go a long way in ensuring glorious riding comfort for…
By Patricia Staszak, PT Riding a bike isn’t just good exercise. It’s good for your soul, it’s good for your wallet, and it’s good for the environment. As a physical…