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Fight Cognitive Decline with These Brain-Healthy Tips

Dr. Alden Clendenin

Many of our clients coming to us for physical therapy in the Chicago Loop often ask about ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. This is an important topic to keep close to mind; currently...

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The Pros and Cons of Standing Desks

Dr. Alden Clendenin

Standing desks allow you to work while you stand. They are becoming more common as a way for people to sit less throughout the day. There have been recent studies about how sitting too often can cause different health pr...

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3 Ways Daily Stretching Can Improve Your Overall Muscle Health

Dr. Alden Clendenin

Recently, many of us have had to transition our homes into make-shift offices. Working from home without a proper desk or chair can put a lot of strain on our bodies. Most people are reporting an increase of neck, back a...

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Risk Factors for Sciatica—and How to Prevent It

Dr. Alden Clendenin

You may already know someone dealing with sciatica, a condition which causes radiant pain to scorch downwards from your lower back. A bone spur of the spine, narrowing of the spine, or a herniated disk can cause sciatica...

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Eating Right For Your Orthopedic Health

Dr. Alden Clendenin

Our massage therapists and chiropractors in Chicago, IL often discuss the daily activities and routines which can help a person live a more comfortable life. When it comes to bodily wellness, nutrition plays an important...

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What is Myofascial Release Therapy?

Dr. Alden Clendenin

Myofascial release therapy can be used to treat myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), a chronic pain disorder marked by tightness or sensitivity in the myofascial tissues. Myofascial tissue is a thin, fibrous connective tissue...

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New to Running? Here Are a Few Things You Can Do

Dr. Alden Clendenin

It’s no secret that running is a great form of exercise. Many people elect to go running because it can relieve stress, get you outside after a long day in the office, provide a social outlet in running clubs, and, most ...

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At-Home Exercises Anyone Can Do

Dr. Alden Clendenin

As your chiropractors in Chicago, we see plenty of patients looking to get in better shape, and to improve overall health. With many of us confined to our homes at this time, where can we start when it comes to fitness? ...

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Tips for Good Ergonomics While Working from Home

Dr. Alden Clendenin

As many of us are working from home in order to practice safe social distancing throughout this difficult time, our regular movement, ergonomics, and exercise are at risk. Luckily, it is possible to replicate the regular...

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