Why a Skeleton is the Best Halloween Costume Spectacular Spine Facts
Why a Skeleton is the Best Halloween Costume Spectacular Spine Facts posted: May 30, 2018 It’s that time of the year again where folks dress up as all sorts of scary things. But if you really want yourself or your kids to be dressed as something special, consider a skeleton. The fact is that the […]
Case Study: Ribs
Our martial arts athlete patient came to us with consistent rib pain. Jeff was a patient who presented to Ward Chiropractic and Rehabilitation with chronic rib pain that radiated from his mid back around the side of his ribs. Jeff was a martial arts athlete and his problem was particularly bad during and after training sessions. This […]
3 Tips for Avoiding Back Pain While Attending Football Games
The football season is upon us, and many parents are going to be spending Friday nights in the bleachers cheering on their rising star. Unfortunately, most high school football stadiums are equipped with the most uncomfortable seats you can imagine. It’s even led to the term “bleacher back” to describe the back pain caused by […]
Exercises to Prepare You for Pain-Free Snow Shoveling
There are few winter activities that result in as much back pain as shoveling snow. Before it really starts to come down this winter, you can get your back ready by performing certain exercises that strengthen the right muscles. This, combined with proper shoveling technique, can help to protect your back this winter. Leg Exercises […]
5 Ways to Stay Active During Winter
Sometimes we may be tempted to think that bears are doing it the right way by hibernating during the cold weather. Unfortunately, this isn’t an option for humans, and we not only still have to go about our normal day to day activities in the winter, but we also have to stay active as far […]
Case Study: Sacroiliac Joint
Amy was active and retired. She presented to Ward Chiropractic and Rehabilitation with pain in her right low back region. She reported one year after a total hip replacement. She had been seeing a pain management physician and had undergone multiple cortisone injections. The injections were helpful but did not fully resolve her pain. Her […]
Text Neck The Emerging Epidemic That Can Mess Up Your Spine
If you haven’t heard of text neck, we’ll save you from having to Google the term. It describes the effect on the spine, especially the neck and upper back, that is the result of frequent use of computers, smartphones, tablets, and other forms of modern technology. The problem is the posture people assume when using […]
Case Study: Wrestling
Matt was a competitive high school wrestler who had attained a national ranking. He presented to Ward Chiropractic and Rehabilitation with a burning pain at the base of his neck between his shoulder blades. This problem had developed over the past month and had slowly gotten worse. When Matt came into the office it was […]
Basketball Injury Prevention and Recovery Tips
When you’re not watching your favorite college teams duke it out in this year’s NCAA Tournament, are you hitting the court yourself to get some exercise and enjoy a favorite pastime of many Americans? If so, injury prevention needs to play a role in preparation and gameplay. Here are a few ways to avoid injury […]
Dr. Ward Attends 2017 Sports Symposium: Foot and Ankle
Ward Chiropractic and Rehabilitation specializes in the care of sports injuries. To that end, Dr. Ward attended a special sports symposium at the National University of Health Science in Lombard, Illinois that discussed various elements of the care of sports-related foot and ankle injuries. Dr. Ward and his wife in Chicago, IL Injuries to the […]
