Chicago Integrative Movement Specialists

Chicago Integrative Movement Specialists Looking to meet your health and fitness goals post-injury or surgery? We work with our clients to d

An integrative team working with clients to achieve their very personal health, wellness and fitness goals by providing clients with active strategies to achieve them.

It is time...push away from the desk.  Take two minutes to slowly and gently inhale and exhale through your nose.Two min...
04/04/2026

It is time...push away from the desk. Take two minutes to slowly and gently inhale and exhale through your nose.

Two minutes is all it can take to shift the energy in your brain and body.

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The hip hinge is a great exercise to improve hip range of motion, making movement like squats easier.  The modifications...
04/03/2026

The hip hinge is a great exercise to improve hip range of motion, making movement like squats easier. The modifications, either hands to the wall or hips to the wall, can be great if you have concerns about balance.

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During the cable row, the pulling movement occurs at the elbows and shoulders.  The trunk or rib cage stays centered ove...
04/02/2026

During the cable row, the pulling movement occurs at the elbows and shoulders. The trunk or rib cage stays centered over the hips and pelvis.

Avoid leaning back. Also note the foot position. If you have decreased hip mobility (hip flexion), place your feet lower on the pads to avoid flexing your lower spine.

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Do your daily habits support your goals?                #2026
04/01/2026

Do your daily habits support your goals?

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We have just two lobes on the left side to make room for the heart.                #2026
03/31/2026

We have just two lobes on the left side to make room for the heart.

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Exercise as we age has numerous benefits.                #2026
03/30/2026

Exercise as we age has numerous benefits.

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Breathing exercises represent a promising, non-pharmacological intervention for improving sleep quality, offering a natu...
03/21/2026

Breathing exercises represent a promising, non-pharmacological intervention for improving sleep quality, offering a natural and accessible alternative to pharmaceutical sleep aids. The current evidence highlights the significant potential of controlled breathing techniques to enhance sleep by promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and improving respiratory function.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12713868/

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Set:▪Alignment▪BreathingMaintain the above as you move through the hinge motion, controlling the amount of muscle energy...
03/20/2026

Set:

▪Alignment
▪Breathing

Maintain the above as you move through the hinge motion, controlling the amount of muscle energy you use for the task.

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Maintain shoulder and trunk alignment.Avoid dropping your elbows too low, which may drive your shoulders forward.Avoid l...
03/19/2026

Maintain shoulder and trunk alignment.

Avoid dropping your elbows too low, which may drive your shoulders forward.

Avoid lifting the chest or squeezing the shoulder blades together, which will put pressure on the spine and shoulder.

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Consistency is the path to success.                #2026
03/18/2026

Consistency is the path to success.

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The nervous system is the body's own super highway.                #2026
03/17/2026

The nervous system is the body's own super highway.

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Feeling stressed?  Exercise in the right dose can help with that.                #2026
03/16/2026

Feeling stressed? Exercise in the right dose can help with that.

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1030 W North Avenue Ste 305
Chicago, IL
60642

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