 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
 How to Get Strong Fast AND Have FunBy Dr Khong Lamvichit Nov 5, 2021 5 mins Patients ask me every week how they can recover faster so they can get back into the gym. They are rushing the recovery of their injury just to get back to doing the movements that injured them in the first place! How often do you add natural movement into your training? This way of training helps you get stronger quicker and recover faster through introducing proper movement and getting every muscle in the body to work together. Sounds good, right?? Check out the 15 best movements from MovNat to rapidly improve your strength. We use MovNat movements in physical therapy to help you recover quicker. Don't wait to improve your strength! Click this link to make your appointment. See you soon, cheers
 Post Surgery Recovery for HipsBy Dr Khong Lamvichit Oct 14, 2021 5 mins Surgery is most definitely hard on the body and cause a lot of pain after the procedure 😬 it's the same with a muscle strain! You're in a lot of pain and CAN'T TAKE IT NO MORE😓 Did you know we have an EASY solution to get you PAIN FREE?? 👇 THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND ✅ Reduces pain ✅ Reduces swelling ✅ Improves muscle strain ✅ Reduces fluid from inflammation Call us at 312.397.1179 for more information on how this treatment can help YOU 🔥 Click this link to schedule your appointment. We'll have you pain free in no time! See you soon, cheers
 What is Active Release Therapy?By Dr Khong Lamvichit September 14, 2021 5 mins We know you're living with constant pain AND we know that with our help you don't need to. Which of the issues below are you dealing with?
These are just a few issues that people come into our office with daily and Active Release Therapy can help with all of them. Active Release Therapy (ART) can be used to treat any soft tissue, muscle and tendon injuries. This technique is a non-invasive movement-based manual therapy that treats injuries, restores proper function + relieves pain. What Will Happen During an ART Session? The Doctor will use their hands to evaluate the texture, tightness, and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. The area is then treated by combining precisely directed tension with very specific patient movements. Come into the office and see for yourself! Click here to make your appointment. See you soon, cheers.
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