Preventing SI Joint Dysfunction in Runners During Marathon Training
What is the SI Joint? (Anatomy & Biomechanics) Think of your spine as a high-performance chassis. The sacroiliac joint serves as the vital structural hinge connecting your sacrum (the triangular base of your spine) to the ilium (the wide hip bones of your pelvis). The Primary Shock Absorber: Every time your foot hits the concrete […]
5 Ergonomic Tips for Back Pain Relief & Improved Posture + (Stretching Exercise Videos)
Lincoln Park Working Professional Life Hacks Ergonomic Tips For Neck & Back Pain Relief & Stretching Exercise Videos to Improve Spinal Wellness, to Know Best: How you sleep How you stretch How often you move How you set up your desk How to tell when the pain needs more than a better chair. Common Causes […]
2026 Faces of Fitness Chicago – Ultimate Survival Guide
Find ASSC at the Faces of Fitness Chicago 2026: Wellness Village The ASSC team will be at our booth in the Wellness Village both days. Stop by the booth for a free sports injury assessment and massage! The people who come to Faces of Fitness are the same people we work with every day: active […]
Treatment of Spinal Arthritis vs Mechanical Misalignment – How to Stop Masking Symptoms With Meds
Stop Masking the Pain: Is it Spinal Arthritis or Misalignment of the Spine? If you live in Chicago, you’re probably familiar with the routine: your back seizes up during a bumper-to-bumper drive on the Kennedy, or your neck feels stiff after a long day at your desk. For many, the quick fix is to pop […]
Chicago Chiropractor Explains How Chiropractic Care Helps Sleep Apnea
It’s easy to assume sleep apnea is strictly a soft-tissue problem, but for a growing number of Chicago patients, the root cause lies in the structural alignment of the neck and jaw. When discussing conditions like Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), many people focus solely on the throat and tongue. However, our approach starts higher up: […]
Wearing the Wrong Shoes? How Shoe Selection Affects Spinal Wellness
Chicago Spinal Wellness: Footwear is Important! At Advanced Spine and Sports Care in Chicago, we’ve seen firsthand how shoe choices can either support your spine or slowly sabotage it. There’s a whole science to the foot-spine connection, the types of shoes that wreak havoc on your back, and how chiropractic care and custom orthotics can […]