Try PT first!
October is National Physical Therapy Month! Many people don’t really understand physical therapy, which is why those of us in this profession need to do a better job at spreading the word. The goal of physical therapy is to decrease limitations and optimize function. Treatment often includes a combination of exercise and manual treatment and can address anything from vertigo to incontinence, In Illinois, you can be evaluated by a physical therapist without a prescription which allows for faster rehabilitation and reduced healthcare costs. Please tell your friends and family to try PT first and help them feel better faster! Call for a free consultation (847)220-4998!
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Pain relief without medication!
Are you trying to avoid surgery and relieve pain without medication? If you’ve ever experienced pain that required a visit to the physician’s office you know the drill. Maybe you were given a prescription and told to follow up if the pain didn’t get better. Perhaps an x-ray was ordered which didn’t show anything significant so then an MRI was recommended. The medication may have worked initially but now the pain returns. Or you’re waiting for an MRI and still in pain. It’s frustrating and maybe scary to think you might need surgery. What if you could relieve pain without medication and avoid surgery? Well you can with physical therapy!…
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Exercise doesn’t have to hurt
You’ve probably heard the expression “no pain, no gain.” Well, that’s not necessarily true. Any movement is beneficial and can help reduce and prevent pain. Muscle fatigue, the burning feeling, with exercise is normal. However, if you feel more of a pain, your body may be trying to tell you something. Not sure where to start with your exercise program? I’ll create a program tailored to your needs.
Why choose physical therapy?
With the wealth of information available online and all the different treatments being advertised it can be difficult to choose what’s best for you. So why choose physical therapy over other treatments? Well, physical therapy has been around a long time. The first professional physical therapy association was created in 1921. Through the years, there has been continuous research done on physical therapy treatments to ensure that physical therapists are using the most effective treatments. To this day, physical therapists practice evidenced based treatments and the profession continues to evolve based on new research. Physical therapists are licensed and required to complete continuing education. There are no gimmicks here, just…
Busy schedule? We understand!
Pelvic Balance provides concierge treatment so you can take less time out of your day for physical therapy. Treatment can be provided at your home or workplace. You still get quality one on one treatment to help you get better faster. Call (847)220-4998 for more information.
Top 5 questions I’m asked about the physical therapy profession
How long do you have to go to school to become a physical therapist? Currently, physical therapy programs are doctoral programs. This results in about 7 years of college education. Programs are also very competitive and only select a limited number of applicants. What is the most common issue you treat? I have treated many different conditions from the head to the feet but the most common issue I’ve treated is spine conditions such as low back and neck pain. With my specialization in women’s health I also treat conditions related to this such as pelvic pain, incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. Don’t your hands get tired? As a manual physical…
Looking for quality care? You’re in the right place!
I provide one on one care that is tailored to fit your needs. There is no double booking and all treatment is provided by a physical therapist. I incorporate hands on techniques to facilitate healing and faster return to optimal functional levels.
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