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Optimal Health And Rehab Clinic

We believe in a multi-disciplinary approach to your health care. We also believe that healthcare nee

We also believe that healthcare needs to be individualized and tailored.

09/12/2025

Are you experiencing pain in the outer part of your elbow? It could be tennis elbow, which affects tennis players and anyone doing repetitive arm movements.

While most treatment is focused on strengthening the wrist extensor muscles, a recent study found that “nerve flossing” was even more effective in treating tennis elbow.

Fortunately, nerve flossing is one of the tools that our office uses to combat pain. Whether tennis elbow keeps you off the courts or gives you pain with opening jars, contact our clinic today! 🙌

In the meantime, check out this video for more information! https://www.youtube.com/embed/3mNAbTxLOLQ?rel=0

Source: Jain C, et al. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. April 2024.

09/11/2025

Why do we evaluate the muscles and joints that aren’t in pain? 🤔

For example, if you suffered a pulled hamstring, why would we evaluate your back as well?

The reason is that it is all connected! 🧩

To expand on the hamstring example, it was found that those with a history of hamstring strain had increased stiffness in the muscles in the lower back.

If we only treat the hamstring and ignore the back, you might not fully recover when you return to your daily activities.

Source: Kellis E, et al. Journal of Sports Science & Medicine. June 2024.

09/10/2025

Stressful job leading to headaches? 🤕

Regular physical activity might be the answer.

According to a recent study, physical activity was associated with reversing the link between job stress and headaches.

Whether it's cardio or weight lifting, getting 150 minutes of exercise per week can help with many aspects of your health! 👍

Source: de Oliveira AB, et al. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. June 2024.

09/09/2025

Worried about knee arthritis? 🦵

A recent study shows that knee osteoarthritis can cause extra stress on the outside of the knee. Strengthening your knee and hip muscles can reduce this stress and ease your knee pain.

Wondering which exercises are right for you? It’s best to get an evaluation to find out exactly what you need. Contact us to schedule an appointment!

In the meantime, check out this video for more information about resolving knee pain! ▶️ https://youtube.com/embed/bwZE7V5UyJM?rel=0

Source: Carvalho C, et al. Archives of Rheumatology. March 2024.

09/08/2025

What’s the best way to keep a healthy spine?

Strong muscles are key! 💪 A recent study shows that weak muscles around the spine are linked to a variety of problems, including osteoporosis.

So, how about a quick reminder to keep up with those core exercises? 💡

Source: Ozer FF, et al. Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia. April 2024.

09/05/2025

Want to protect your brain as you age?

A recent study found that an anti-inflammatory diet full of whole grains, fruits, and veggies can lower one's risk of dementia by 31%! 🍎🥦

For those with heart disease or diabetes, this diet not only reduced dementia risk but also showed better brain health on scans.

So, choosing nutritious foods might be a simple way to support your brain and keep it sharp. 🧠

Source: Dove et al. JAMA Network Open. August 2024

09/04/2025

Is your child’s backpack causing them back pain or poor posture? 🎒📚

Backpack safety is essential for preventing these issues. Ensure the backpack is no more than 10-15% of your child’s body weight, and encourage them to use both straps to distribute the weight evenly.

Check out our detailed infographic for more tips and guidelines on keeping your child’s back healthy! https://bit.ly/3WRrgEs 🙌

09/03/2025

Do you sense your ankle hasn’t felt the same since you sprained it? 🤔

After an ankle sprain, some cases progress to chronic ankle instability.

One essential goal of ankle rehab is to restore range of motion and strength before it progresses to a chronic issue.

But there's good news for those who develop chronic problems. Strengthening and balance exercises can still help restore ankle function, even in patients with chronic instability. 🙌

Visit our clinic — we’re here to help!

Source: Kazemi K, et al. Sports Health. June 2024.

09/02/2025

Are you a runner wanting to prevent injuries? 🏃‍♀️

Well, this post is just for you!

A recent study found that a hip and core-focused exercise program helps prevent runners' injuries.

So, does that include planks, bird dogs, or glute bridges?

Schedule an appointment today to figure out what exercises you should be doing. 🗓️

Source: Leppänen M, et al. British Journal of Sports Medicine. July 2024.

09/01/2025

Pain on the bottom of your heel with the first few steps in the morning? 🦶

This is a common symptom of plantar fasciitis.

While it may feel that the plantar fascia is tight and needs to be loosened, recent research has actually found that it is less stiff in those with plantar fasciitis!

This is why it is important to implement the correct stability program to return the fascia back to its normal stiffness!

We treat plantar fasciitis at our office! Check out this infographic for more information. 👍 https://bit.ly/46EjX6w

Source: Thakur R, et al. Cureus. May 2024.

08/29/2025

Boost your health by eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables! Each color offers different nutrients and antioxidants that support overall health. Aim to include a mix of:

Red: Tomatoes & strawberries 🍅🍓
Orange: Carrots & oranges 🥕🍊
Yellow: Lemons & bananas 🍋🍌
Green: Spinach & broccoli 🥬🥦
Blue/Purple: Blueberries & eggplants 🫐🍆

Eating a rainbow can help you feel your best, and so can chiropractic care!

08/28/2025

Concussions are a serious condition that requires proper care.

While concussions typically involve trauma to the brain, they can also strain the surrounding muscles in the neck and shoulder region.

Chiropractors can play a valuable role in the treatment team, helping manage both the concussion itself and associated musculoskeletal pain. 🙌

Give our office a call today! 📞

Source: Oldenburg C, et al. Scandinavian Journal of Pain. June 2024.

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350 W. 22nd Street Suite 112
Lombard, IL
60148

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+16308323035

Website

http://www.optimalhealthandrehabilitation.com/

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