January 2024 - IMPACT Physical Therapy

Monthly Archives: January 2024

How to Reduce Back and Hip Pain When Sleeping

You spend a third of your life sleeping. That means this is a valuable time to take care of your body to help reduce pain in your back and hips. […]

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Add Sports Recovery to Your Everyday Routine

Do you sit all day in an office? Are you working a rugged manual labor job from sun up to sun down? Maybe you’re just a young athlete gearing up […]

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Importance of Fitness and Corrective Exercise Training

Physical therapy plays a crucial role in rehabilitation, helping individuals recover from injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions. However, the journey doesn’t end once you’re discharged from physical therapy. Transitioning back […]

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Does Dry Needling Hurt? 

Dry needling is a common practice in sports and physical therapy to increase mobility and relieve pain caused by myofascial trigger points. However, patients seeking this pain-relieving technique often ask, […]

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When to Use Heat or Ice for Injuries 

Whether you feel the strain from lifting a heavy object or you’ve sprained your ankle during vigorous exercise around Chicago, the sudden pain requires some urgent first aid. However, now […]

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Hip Pain After Running: Causes & Treatment 

Running is a popular exercise that allows people around Chicago to increase their cardiovascular endurance, strength, and core muscles. “But why does my hip hurt after running?” you might wonder. […]

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