Smart Spine and Rehab

08/24/2024

Dr Cherner is at this incredible Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization seminar all weekend! Absolutely exciting material to help our patients and athletes utilize their core stabilization mechanics for their daily lives and sports!

07/04/2024

05/06/2024

Time to re-introduce ourselves! Putting it simply, if it moves you, it moves us! Let us help you find relief from pain, lead an active life, and nourish your body to function at its best. This is who we are and what we do!

05/03/2024

Smart Spine and Rehab is proud to be a Gold sponsor of the Lake County Stars team! Go Stars! Support your local athletics! Keep these kids active! And throw around a ball yourself sometimes…keep those joints moving smoothly and pain free!

04/01/2024

We are so happy to sponsor Kayla and Mundelein Women’s Soccer this season! Do you want to support local athletics? Donate today! https://raise.snap.app/donors/213321/13569603?donation_invite_id=70916946&share_type=email_2

11/07/2023

If only coaches of child athletes would learn something and stop focusing on their selfish interests. The sooner parents advocate for their children and stop specializing too soon, then we will have healthier and more successful adult athletes and generally active humans.

09/19/2023

1. Trouble falling asleep and staying asleep

2. Muscle cramps or restless legs

3. Low energy

4. Anxious

5. Stressed

If I had to pick one supplement that I could take for the rest of my life, it would be magnesium.

My personal favorite is magnesium glycinate. I have never slept better and it really has a calming affect on your nervous system.

Other types of magnesium include:
Magnesium citrate: constipation
Magnesium malate: energy and fatigue
Magnesium sulfate: muscle soreness
Magnesium threonate: brain health
Magnesium taurate: heart health

A few food sources that have magnesium are leafy greens, pumpkin seeds, and chia seeds.

Looking to start on magnesium? DM us and we will get you set up with a type of magnesium that is right for you!

09/18/2023

Are you still stuck in the 1200 calorie mentality? Eating this little is extremely hard to do and most likely you’ll end up in a binge/restrict cycle, not making any progress with your goals.

Stop eliminating food groups. When you tell your brain you can’t have something such as carbohydrates it’s all you can think about. It’s just not sustainable.

Not getting enough sleep. Sleep is where you repair and detox. Get off your phone and focus on 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep per night.

Always looking for the quick fixes? Sure, you may temporarily see weight loss, but I promise you, you will gain it all back plus some.

Overdoing cardio or HIIT training. Both can be great but be careful not to do too much. If you want that toned look focus on resistance training 3 to 4 days per week and consider adding in gentle movement such as walking daily.

Stop worrying about the amount of calories your Apple Watch says you burned. It doesn’t matter and it’s completely inaccurate. Plus, you never need to earn your food!

Just remember, changes to your body takes patience. It can take years to build muscle, but I promise if you focus on the right things and work with the right person, you can feel amazing in your 40’s and beyond!

09/14/2023

Unfortunately, alcohol hits harder in peri-menopause. If you are over age 38 and consuming alcohol regularly, it can have negative consequences on peri-menopause symptoms.

I’m not telling you to never drink alcohol but if you are having negative symptoms, it might be time to reconsider that nightly glass of wine.

Alcohol can affect sleep, cause brain shrinkage, increase hot flashes, contribute to weight gain and increase anxiety and depression.

Pay attention to how you feel and practice moderation.