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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 […]
For most sports injuries, including muscle strains, joint sprains, overuse injuries, and disc irritation, a chiropractic sports medicine provider is the right first call. For suspected fractures, complete ligament tears, acute dislocations, or injuries that have not responded to 6–12 weeks of conservative care, an orthopedic surgeon is the best next step. Deciding between a […]
Pickleball combines explosive lateral movement, repeated spinal rotation, and low-to-the-ground ball retrieval, which puts consistent demand on muscles and joints that most recreational players haven’t trained specifically for. If you’ve recently suffered from a pickleball back injury, one of the key factors as to why lies in repetition. Why Pickleball Is Harder on Your Back […]
The majority of soccer injuries occur in the lower body. Ankle sprains, hamstring strains, and knee ligament injuries are common issues that can sideline players for days, weeks, or even longer. This guide covers the 5 most common soccer injuries, how they’re treated, and when it makes sense to see a professional rather than wait […]
You rolled your ankle on a trail run. Your shoulder has been aching for weeks after swim practice. Something went wrong in your lower back mid-deadlift and it hasn’t felt right since. Now you’re trying to figure out who to call – a chiropractor, an orthopedic doctor, your primary care physician, or someone else entirely. […]
01. What is Sciatica? Sciatica Isn’t A Type Of Back Pain. Some people with sciatica feel little to no back pain at all. General lower back ache is incredibly common, but if you are experiencing pain that actively shoots down your leg, localized tingling (paresthesia), or unilateral muscle weakness, you are dealing with a neurological […]
How to Sleep With Neck Pain The best way to sleep with neck pain is on your back with proper neck support, preferably using a contoured or cervical pillow. However, there are also several sleeping positions and pillows you should avoid if you want to prevent waking up with neck pain. Stomach sleeping, for instance, […]
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 […]
Winter in Chicago transforms the city into a chilly wonderland, with sparkling ice, thick blankets of snow, and biting winds that sweep through the streets. For those who embrace outdoor activities during this frosty season, the risk of winter sports injuries looms larger than ever. As temperatures drop, muscles stiffen and joints tighten, making simple […]
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: […]