 SPOILER ALERT...BOTH!By Dr Khong Lamvichit March 22, 2023 5 mins First off, let’s get the versus question out of the way. Both medical professionals are essentially synonymous, the main difference is specialization and physician status in some states. If you're dealing with pain or discomfort in your muscles, joints, or spine, you may be wondering whether you should see a chiropractor or a physical therapist. While both professionals can help to alleviate pain and improve function, there are some key differences between the two that can help you determine which one is right for you. What is chiropractic care? Chiropractic care is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those affecting the joints in your arms, legs, and spine. Chiropractors use many techniques, including spinal manipulation and mobilization, to restore proper movement of the spine and improve strength with exercise routines for the young and aging populations. What is physical therapy? Physical therapy, on the other hand, is a healthcare specialty that focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. Physical therapists use a variety of techniques, including exercise, stretching, and manual therapy, to help patients improve strength, flexibility, and mobility, and reduce pain. Key differences between chiropractors and physical therapists Approach: Chiropractors tend to focus on the spinal mobility and the correction of joint restrictions that may be causing pain or dysfunction from your muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Physical therapists focus more on movement and function for daily life, working to improve strength, flexibility, and mobility through exercise and other therapies. Techniques: Chiropractors typically use joint adjustments or mobilization techniques to restore all joint function. Physical therapists may use a variety of techniques, including exercise, stretching, and manual therapy, to help patients improve function and reduce pain. Education: Chiropractors undergo extensive medical education and training in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and pathological conditions. Physical therapists also undergo extensive education and training, but their focus is broad, encompassing a range of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. Which one is right for you? All in all, you’re going to get a great professional that is able to help your body recover if you’re looking not to use drugs. You choose.
 GET LOW GET LOWBy Dr Khong Lamvichit March 6, 2023 5 mins Injuries can be a significant setback to any fitness journey, whether you are an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or someone who enjoys working out regularly. Fortunately, there are several exercises you can do to help prevent injuries and keep your body strong and healthy. Here are five of the best exercises to prevent injury:
Remember to listen to your body and adjust your workouts as needed. If you experience pain or discomfort during any exercise, stop immediately and consult a medical professional. By incorporating these exercises into your routine and taking a holistic approach to fitness, you can help prevent injuries and keep your body healthy and strong.
 Chiropractors and Medical Doctors Are Joining Forces!By Dr Khong Lamvichit January 31, 2023 5 mins Chiropractic care is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly those of the spine. In recent years, chiropractors have increasingly been recognized as important complements to medical doctors in treating patients. This is due to several key factors that make chiropractic care a valuable addition to traditional medical treatment. One of the primary benefits of chiropractic care is its focus on manual manipulation of the spine and other joints. This approach to treatment has been shown to be effective in reducing pain and improving range of motion, particularly for conditions such as back pain, neck pain, and headaches. By treating the root cause of pain and discomfort, chiropractors are able to provide their patients with long-lasting relief that can help improve their overall quality of life. Another advantage of chiropractic care is its focus on the importance of proper alignment and posture. Chiropractors are trained to assess and correct imbalances in the musculoskeletal system, which can help prevent further injury and promote overall health and wellness. This holistic approach to care is particularly beneficial for patients who suffer from chronic pain and other ongoing health conditions, as it helps to address the underlying causes of their symptoms and promotes healing from within. Chiropractors are also trained to offer a variety of other therapeutic treatments and techniques, such as massage, exercise therapy, and rehabilitation. These complementary therapies are designed to work together with manual manipulation to improve the patient's overall health and wellbeing. By providing a range of treatments and techniques, chiropractors are able to tailor their approach to the individual needs and preferences of each patient, ensuring the best possible outcomes. The combination of manual manipulation and complementary therapies offered by chiropractors also makes them valuable complements to medical doctors in the treatment of patients with multiple health conditions. For example, many patients with conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome find that chiropractic care helps to manage their pain and improve their overall quality of life. This can help to reduce the need for prescription pain medications and other forms of medical treatment, and can also improve the patient's ability to manage their symptoms on their own. Finally, chiropractors are often able to offer a more personalized approach to care than medical doctors. This is due to the relatively small size of most chiropractic practices, which allows chiropractors to build long-term relationships with their patients and get to know them on a more personal level. This can be especially beneficial for patients who suffer from chronic conditions, as it allows them to feel more comfortable and confident in their care and more likely to stick to their treatment plan. In conclusion, chiropractors are a valuable complement to medical doctors in treating patients. With their focus on manual manipulation and complementary therapies, chiropractors are able to provide a holistic approach to care that can help address the root cause of pain and improve overall health and wellness. By offering a range of treatments and techniques and taking a personalized approach to care, chiropractors are helping to fill a critical gap in the medical system and provide their patients with the care they need to lead healthy, happy lives.
 Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash Surgeons Need Care Too!By Dr Khong Lamvichit July 21, 2022 5 mins Hi doctors, I get it, this is not your typical blog. It's if I'm writing a letter specifically for you because why? You know why, your back is screaming and you have to go do surgeries, carry a patient, or heaven forbid, stand all flippin day because you need to finish your notes. Yea, I get it, but guess what you're not alone. All those statistics and research about billions of dollars of healthcare spent on back pain is true, but what about specifically the medical professionals that take care of those people. What about us?! Is there any research found about the doctors, nurses, therapists, etc. that needs help from time to time? Does anyone know the difference between a back disc injury from a painful back sprain?! I mean finding someone who can figure out the injury, let alone fixing the back pain injury, can be a struggle at times. It's even more challenging because you're reading this article and your back is stiff as a frozen zucchini (please attempt to break one). Thankfully I figured out how to defrost that "zucchini". The magic secret, wait for it..., squeeze your butt. Obviously there's more to it, but no really! Squeeze your ass, your sacroiliac joints will thank you. Squeeze while you're walking, clench while you're standing still, and have fun squeezing while you're sitting. This is a game changer and if you're not satisfied squeeze some more as your back pain from standing all unholy hours of the day becomes less. That's it! How hard is it to squeeze your glutes on any given day? If you don't know how to squeeze, come into the office and we'll go through the sports therapy rehab process to start you off on the right steps. Now go off into the sunset and activate those glutes. Your low back pain will be gone in a few days and appreciate you for it. (Disclosure: Don't squeeze with your hands, that just looks silly)
 How to Get Stronger...Quicker!By Dr Khong Lamvichit May 12, 2022 5 mins Many people have been to a #PlanetFitness before. I get it, it's cheap and easy to hop on a treadmill. Hey, they even give away free pizza as a perk. It's hard to compete with that! But if you've been going to your Planet Fitness for a while, can you truly say you can see dramatic results in your strength? Even if you're doing more than just the treadmill the typical equipment found in a big box gym can't always help you reach your fitness goals. Here's a goal for you, do 5 sets of 8 of pike pushups. Wait, you're telling me the that's too much? Why would it be too much (rhetorical question)? You're looking to bench press your way to a stronger self or maybe squat cars to get those tree trunk legs. Let me tell you something, in the words of Ido Portal it's how you move bro! Your workouts are sh*t if you eat sh*t, so take the sh*t out of your workouts. Learn how to dance, brazilian jiu jitsu, or even parkour. Don't push sh*t because that doesn't mean sh*t. Excuse the sh*tty language. Hey it's better to have a gym membership and have a basic routine than to not have any routine at all. But when people ask me how to get stronger quicker, my answer is always natural movement (preferably learning with my teach Roye Gold)! With #naturalmovement workouts in Chicago, you're working with your own body weight and getting those tendons stronger faster to avoid pain in simple everyday movements. You could start your new routine here at Ihatebigboxgyms.com. Sorry they don't offer pizza, only strong results.
 Injury Rehab in River North, ChicagoBy Dr Khong Lamvichit Apr 14, 2022 5 mins When you're in pain, what do you do? Many people don't do anything for their pain and just hope it will go away soon. While sometimes it does go away, it ALWAYS comes back. Remember that time when you fell down playing basketball and heard 3 loud pops while falling to the ground? No! That's what happened to me during a fun-filled weekend trip as a young basketball player. I was going for an easy layup shot and sure enough my friend attempted to block the shot and his foot was left under mine, long story long, I missed the shot and laid on the ground for a good 10-15 mins. Initially I iced the ankle but what was more remarkable was walking. I tightened up my shoe laces then began walking. The pain started to settle and the swelling got smaller. I began to perform some pumping ankle movements and loosened the stiffness even more. Before you know it, I was walking 80% better. MOVEMENT IS KEY! No matter where you're feeling pain, there is a treatment out there or an exercise that can help you become pain free. Here at Midwest Sport + Spine, we offer a variety of services such as chiropractic adjustments, active release, dry needling, therapeutic ultrasound and physical therapy to help with pain management. Click on the photo above to check out our youtube channel where you'll find videos on each of the treatments we offer and how they can help you. Click on this link to make your appointment and come on in to our office located at 434 W. Ontario St. in River North, Chicago. Cheers
Chicago's First True Natural Movement GymBy Dr Khong Lamvichit Mar 23, 2022 5 mins As many of you know, we moved locations! Our new home is now 434 W. Ontario St. #310 in River North, Chicago. It's not only the new home of Midwest Sport + Spine but it's also the home of our gym, Chicago Movement Gym! Our gym offers semi private training focused on natural movement and helping you feel like you're 20 years old again. Interested in learning more about our movement gym? Check out our website to see everything we have to offer. www.chicagomovementgym.com We have free semi-private training sessions every Thursday morning for a limited time to give you a taste of what we're all about. Follow us on Instagram @chicagomovementgym for weekly updates and to save your spot. That could be you on our climbing wall! Click here to make your appointment and get in our new space. We can't wait to see you here, cheers! 
 Does Dry Needling Work?By Dr Khong Lamvichit Feb 1, 2022 5 mins We get a lot of patients coming in for dry needling and wanting to learn more about it. You might have heard of it or even tried it yourself. So what is it and what can it do for you? Click on the image below to watch a short video on how dry needling can help you in your injury recovery + how it can reduce pain.  Now that you know more about it, are you ready for your appointment? Click here to schedule! See you soon, Cheers
 Midwest Sport + Spine inc. AND Chicago Movement GymBy Dr Khong Lamvichit Jan 10, 2022 5 mins Hi Movers, Some of you might know that we've been working hard + getting everything ready to open our doors for you at our new location. We're so excited about the progress on our new space and we have a SNEAK PEAK for you! Not only will 434 W. Ontario St. #310 in River North, Chicago be the new home of Midwest Sport + Spine but it will also be the home of our gym, Chicago Movement Gym! Our gym will offer semi private training focused on natural movement and helping you feel like you're 20 years old again. Interested in learning more about our movement gym? Check out our website to see everything we have to offer. www.chicagomovementgym.com If you sign up with your email through our website, we might even send you an invitation to come to a FREE SESSION. Why don't you sign up and find out? And finally.... the SNEAK PEAK as promised (drumroll please!) Click here for a video tour of our new space. We've made a lot of progress and it will be ready soon! Until our new doors are open, make an appointment at our current location while you still can! Click here to schedule. See you soon, cheers!
 Why should you see a chiropractor?By Dr Khong Lamvichit Dec 2, 2021 5 mins Have you been thinking about going to see a chiropractor but you're still on the fence? You don't have to live with the pain you're feeling. Seeing a chiropractor can do wonders for your pain! We've got a beginner's guide for you on everything you've been wondering about chiropractic adjustments. Check it out below to find out the benefits of seeing a chiropractor regularly and what adjustments can do for you. Beginner's Guide to Chiropractic Adjustments Click this link to make your appointment with us and start your journey to becoming pain free. See you soon, cheers
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