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South Loop Health’s state-of-the art facility is equipped with the latest technology used to apply the most advanced techniques to provide top level alternative health care services that do not rely on medication or surgery. We can provide you and your family with the health, wellness and care to help with numerous conditions. The best chiropractic services in the city can be had with Dr. Luke Stringer at Advanced Health South Loop!
There are many ways to help reduce stress during the winter months including going outside for direct sunlight, finding exercises to do indoors and seeking chiropractic care to improve body function.
Avoiding lower back pain during the winter months is possible with proper spinal care. Warming up before exercising, practicing proper posture and lowering stress will reduce the risk of low back pain and allow for an enjoyable winter.
Chiropractors help people avoid back pain and muscle strain from fall yard work by preparing their spine, joints and muscles for strenuous labor.
For students going back to school, backpack and work study ergonomics are critically important to their spinal health.
Chiropractic care aligns the spine to allow for good joint function and mobility, stability, muscle balance, and overall body function which prepares the body for strenuous exercise and outdoor activities.
Chiropractic care helps prepare joints and muscles for participating in summer sports without pain or dysfunction.
Chiropractic care can help men maintain good physical and mental health and prepare their bodies to age well, avoid injuries and stay healthy.
Chiropractic care helps women through all stages of pregnancy to be more comfortable and prepared for childbirth. During the postpartum months chiropractors can help babies with breastfeeding, reflux and constipation.
Chiropractic care can help the body manage the effects of stress by taking pressure off the nervous system and getting joints to move and function in the best way possible.
Chiropractic care helps prepare the body for optimal sports performance by getting the spine and joints in alignment to improve range of motion and avoid injury.
Chiropractic care helps the immune system function at it's highest level by removing stress and interference on the nervous system which controls all body functions. Having a healthy nervous system supports the body in it's ability to handle stress and fi
Chiropractors can help prepare the spine, muscles and joints for the demands of winter sports by improving range of motion, strengthening core muscles and aligning the spine for optimal body function.
X-rays provide chiropractors with objective tools to use to determine the best treatment plan to correct misalignments in the spine and joints with the goal of producing long-term results.
A chiropractor can help a child cope with sensory conditions by removing stress and tension off the cervical spine and nervous system allowing the body and brain to communicate and function at its best.
Chiropractors help student athletes prepare their bodies for fall sports by improving joint mobility and range of motion, correcting muscle imbalances, improving stability and building muscle strength.
Kids should be taught proper posture and encouraged to maintain it throughout all daily activities so that their growth and development is not impacted by the negative effects poor posture has on the spine and nervous system.
Chiropractic biophysics can correct the shape and structure of your spine to allow for proper movement and function which leads to overall wellness.
The summer months bring the nice weather and the desire to get outside and be active. Chiropractic care can help prepare the body for outdoor activities and sports by keeping the spine healthy and improving range of motion and joint function.
Chiropractors help women through all three trimesters of pregnancy with chiropractic adjustments and physical therapy to strengthen the pelvic floor and the muscles in the back to help carry the weight of the baby and prepare the body for natural delivery
Children with sensory disorders including autism and ADD, can be helped with chiropractic corrective care that focuses improving neurological function by decreasing the stress and tension on the nerves and the upper cervical spine.
Chiropractic care makes sure the spine is in alignment so that the body and the joints can move and function at their best.
It is much easier to fight the winter blues when the body is functioning at its best. Chiropractic care helps keep the spine and joints moving freely to improve circulation, to improve mood, and to reduce stress, pain and inflammation throughout the body.
The start of the new year is the time to set new health and wellness goals for ourselves. A chiropractor can help optimize the way your body functions from your ability to manage stress to your ability to exercise safely.
Chiropractic can pinpoint and address the root cause of pain allowing for long term, natural pain relief rather than just masking and numbing the pain by taking opioids and medication.
Proper posture is critical to our overall health so it's important to teach children good habits at a young age. Set limits on the use of handheld technology like mobile phones, tablets and gaming systems.
Many people struggle to get a good night's sleep. There are a few important things you can do to get the critical sleep you need to feel good and function at your best.
Sciatica can be easily misdiagnosed so it's important to see a chiropractor to help determine the cause and source of the pain and find treatments and therapies to relieve the pain.
Before chiropractors treat neck pain, back pain or other joint pain, they can take X-rays to check the spine and look for spinal alignment, bone health and anything that could be causing the pain.
The way you look at your phone or other device could be causing tech neck, the term used to describe the way your neck shifts out of alignment. Learn how to hold your device and ways to reduce your risk of developing neck pain and tech neck.
Red light therapy has been proven to reduce joint pain and improve range of motion by reducing inflammation and stimulating healing within the joint.
In conjunction with healthy lifestyle changes, chiropractors can help reduce stress on our bodies by performing chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue therapy to take tension off joint tissue and nerves.
Not only does poor posture cause neck and back pain, it puts your body in a state of chronic stress. From sitting too long to bending your neck forward to look at devices, your spinal discs are affected and in turn your overall body function suffers.
Athletes of all types are seeing chiropractors to maximize their bodies' potential to perform at its highest level. Chiropractic care can not only improve athletic performance, it can help prevent injuries and help athletes recover from injuries faster.
The first step to achieving a healthier spine is to get it checked by a chiropractor who will correct any misalignments. Stretching, maintaining proper posture, and not sitting for long periods of time are simple ways to keep your spine healthy.
Choosing the chiropractor or chiropractic clinic that is best for you is not as simple as it sounds. It’s important to research each chiropractor, read their reviews, learn what they specialize and set up a consultation to ask questions about your issue.
Tech neck is the loss of the curve in the neck due to looking down for hours at a time and maintaining poor posture.
When the spine is aligned the body can function optimally because there is no pressure on the nervous system which controls everything the body does.
Disc herniation can be caused by an accident or trauma involving a large amount of force on the spine. It can also be caused by repetitive stress such as poor posture which puts pressure and tension on the spinal discs, causing them to herniate over time.
The Vertebral Subluxation Complex describes the way in which the vertebral joints move or shift out of alignment and put pressure and stress on the nervous system which inhibits the body's ability to function properly. Chiropractors can correct this.
Parents should pay attention to how their kids are sitting at their desk, playing on their devices and carrying their backpacks because maintaining good ergonomics is critical to healthy spine growth, good posture and body development.
There are a few causes of plantar fasciitis but the most common cause is poor range of motion in the foot and ankle joint. Repetitive motion such as running will cause this joint to wear down and result in pain and inflammation in the heel.
Spinal decompression therapy is used by chiropractors to treat spinal disc injuries and to alleviate low back pain. In combination with chiropractic biophysics this technique helps restore normal spine alignment and produce long-term pain relief.
Chiropractors can help those suffering from seasonal allergies that affect the sinuses, ears and eyes. Chiropractors focus on removing any interference on the nervous system which improves body function and gives the immune system power to fight allergies
Advanced Health Chiropractic explains what a new patient can experience during their first visit to the chiropractic clinic. A thorough medical history will be taken and any concerns will be discussed with the chiropractor.
Advanced Health Chiropractic in Chicago specializes in chiropractic biophysics, a successful technique that includes thorough exams and x-rays. They treat patients with back pain, neck pain, repetitive stress injuries, sports related injuries and more.
Creating an ergonomically correct work station at home or in an office, can help prevent back pain, neck pain, headaches and fatigue due to poor posture. There are tools available to determine if your chair and monitor are at the proper height.
Chiropractors can help determine the cause of TMJ pain by evaluating the jaw and joint through x-rays, an orthopedic evaluation and a neurologic exam. Chiropractors can then treat TMJ with adjustments and soft tissue therapy to improve joint function.
Receiving chiropractic care during pregnancy benefits the pregnant mother in many ways. Chiropractors use gentle techniques to keep the spine and pelvis in alignment to decrease stress and tension on the nerves to alleviate pain, specifically back pain.
Anyone involved in an auto accident should seek medical attention right away and follow up with chiropractic care. Chiropractors will evaluate the spine and check for any injuries that may not be causing pain.
Patients suffering from many different types of headaches can achieve long-term relief by following the unique headache treatment protocol created and customized for them by the team at Advanced Health Chiropractic.
Chiropractors can help improve posture by adjusting the spine, strengthening the supporting muscles and soft tissue in the neck and upper back, and educating people on ways to maintain proper posture.
There are many ways people can improve their posture and some are as simple as taking a break from work, putting a device down, and stretching. There are also specific exercises that strengthen muscles needed to support good posture.
Posture affects the nervous system which controls all body function. When you maintain good posture, your spine is in alignment and your nervous system functions at its optimal state. Poor posture creates stress on the nervous system that leads to pain.
Advanced Health Chiropractic follows a unique protocol for treating people suffering from headaches which includes Chiropractic Biophysics, biomechanical assessments, Palmer chiropractic technique and physical therapy.
Ways to prevent getting headaches include drinking more water, improving posture, exercising, and eating a healthy diet with less inflammatory or processed foods.
The main causes of headaches are usually poor hydration and poor diet, poor posture and stress. People suffering from frequent headaches should see a doctor and also have their spines checked to remove any interference with the nervous system.
Advanced Health Chiropractic treats patients with neck pain using unique and specialized treatment methods such as chiropractic biophysics. A thorough consultation and exam is performed and advanced structural and functional x-rays are taken.
Maintaining proper posture during all activities both at work and at home, including sleeping, will help prevent us from developing neck pain. Setting up our workstations ergonomically, stretching and taking breaks during the day will help prevent pain.
Neck pain can be caused by injury or trauma but in many cases it is caused by nerves that have been impinged by a joint or disc that has moved out of alignment. Poor posture due to improper use of handheld electronic devices is also a major cause.
Evaluating and identifying the source of the pain, incorporating specific and targeted chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, and strengthening exercises are all part of implementing a comprehensive treatment plan to help patients with low back pain.
Many people are living with low back pain caused by a work injury or a repetitive motion injury. Applying ice and stretching are ways to alleviate the pain but preventing it in the first place is even more important.
The top causes of low back pain are sitting for too long, lifting heavy objects and auto accidents. Chiropractors can treat both acute and chronic back pain without surgery using chiropractic treatments and therapies.
Chiropractic care treats both the knee joint and the surrounding tissues to reduce pain and improve function and range of motion.
Shoulder pain has many common causes including osteoarthritis, overuse, auto accident trauma and sports injuries. Chiropractic adjustments and physical therapy are natural ways to relieve shoulder pain by stabilizing and strengthening the shoulder joint.
Poor Posture causes many health issues because of the stress it puts on the rest of the body. It is critical to maintain proper posture in everyday activities and to do specific exercises to improve posture.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be treated with chiropractic care to reduce the pressure on the nerves that cause pain in the wrist and hand. With conservative care including adjustments and proper posture and workplace ergonomics, surgery can be avoided.
Sciatica is a condition where the sciatic nerve is being compressed and pain shoots down the leg. Chiropractic adjustments, stretches and exercises can help remove the pressure on the sciatic nerve, reduce pain and in some cases, eliminate the condition.
The most common form of headaches are tension headaches caused by stress and postural stress. Chiropractic care can alleviate headache pain by aligning the spine and joints to allow for unrestricted nervous system function.
Spinal degeneration is primarily caused by the aging process where the joints and discs in your spine break down over time causing back pain. Chiropractic care and physical therapy can help to relieve some pain and slow the degeneration process.
Avoiding injuries is one of the most important ways athletes can stay on top of their game. Incorporating a proper warm up and cool down routine as well as taking a real break between workouts to rest are just some of the ways injuries can be prevented.
Trigger points, also called muscle knots often cause pain and tightness in our neck, shoulders and hips. Trigger point therapy helps to reduce the inflammation in these knots and restore range of motion within the affected joints.
There are ways to avoid repetitive motion injuries at work, at home and at the athletic field such as warming up, stretching, standing instead of sitting, and resting.
Our flexibility and range of motion in our joints tend to decrease as we age. By stretching and exercising at least three times a week we can stay flexible and maintain healthy joints.
Osteoarthritis is a painful condition affecting joints. Chiropractic care improves the range of motion of the joints and take the stress off the nerves to reduce pain.
Myofascial Release Therapy repairs muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints, restores proper range of motion and reduces pain.
Chiropractic care has many benefits for the pregnant mother. It helps to reduce low back pain and creates a stress-free nervous system to prepare the body for childbirth.
Whiplash injuries are primarily caused by auto accidents but sports and other traumas can also cause whiplash. It is important to seek chiropractic care immediately if you think you may have suffered a whiplash injury to prevent damage to the spine.
Sciatica is the pain associated with an inflamed sciatic nerve. Chiropractors can find the joint that is putting pressure on the sciatic nerve, adjust it and release the pressure thereby alleviating the pain.
Your posture has an impact on your overall health including your mood and energy levels. It's important to focus on your posture while exercising and sitting for long periods of time and there are exercises and tips to help maintain proper posture.
Dr. Luke Stringer's journey to chiropractic began when he was receiving chiropractic treatments as a professional rugby player that allowed him to keep playing. His love for chiropractic care continues today as he helps patients of all ages.
Spinal decompression is a successful chiropractic technique used to treat damaged joints within the spine to reduce the pressure on the discs and relieve pain.
Chiropractic care will help children of all ages to grow and develop properly with a healthy spine and optimal nerve and immune system function to help prevent and fight off ear infections, asthma, allergies, headaches and more.
Chiropractors can adjust the spine to align it and naturally relieve pressure on the nerves causing headaches. Regular chiropractic care will help reduce stress and tension on the nervous system and keep the body functioning at its best.
Common sports injuries involve repetitive stress on shoulders, hips and knees that break down the tissue surrounding the joints causing pain. Chiropractors work with athletes to correct their form by aligning their spine allowing for full range of motion.
K-Laser therapy uses a class four laser to increase circulation to joints and damaged muscle tissue to promote healing and reduce inflammation and pain.
Chiropractic BioPhysics is a non-invasive chiropractic treatment that combines physical therapy and decompressive therapy to correct the posture of your spine which allows people to regain overall health and proper body function.