Tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, aching wrists. Arm pain shows up where you use it most, but it often starts further up the chain. We treat both ends.
The arm has a few classic complaints. Recognize yours?
Your hands do the fine work, but the power is meant to come from your shoulder and trunk. We see it constantly: when that platform is weak or stiff, your forearm muscles overwork on every grip, lift, and keystroke, and eventually the tissue complains.
Nerve symptoms make it trickier. Tingling in your fingers can start at the wrist, but it can just as easily start at the neck. Sorting out where your symptoms actually come from is the first thing we do, because treating the wrong spot wastes months.
Bad information keeps a lot of people hurting longer than they should. Let's clear a few up.
Many cases improve with conservative care, especially when caught early. And some “carpal tunnel” turns out to involve the neck, which surgery on the wrist won't help.
A brace can quiet symptoms, but it's the rest piece, not the fix. Without restoring strength and mechanics, symptoms tend to return the day you stop wearing it.
Any repetitive gripping can cause it: tools, keyboards, cooking, lifting. The treatment is the same either way, and it works.
Arm and hand plans typically draw from these tools.
Dedicated care for the intricate mechanics of the hand and wrist, from tendon issues to post-surgical recovery.
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Soft-tissue and joint work for the forearm, elbow, and the shoulder platform above them.
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Instrument-assisted treatment for stubborn tendon and scar tissue around the elbow, forearm, and wrist.
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Ergonomic coaching so eight hours at your desk stops re-aggravating what we've fixed.
About ergonomic training →In Illinois you can start physical therapy without a doctor's referral, so there's nothing standing between you and relief. We accept most major plans and offer self-pay options. Not sure about your coverage? We'll check it for you before your first visit.
Here's exactly what your first visit looks like.
We start with your history, your symptoms, and the goals that matter to you.
We look at how your whole body moves to find what's driving your pain, not just where it hurts.
A hands-on treatment plan built around your body and your life, and a therapist who stays with you the whole way.
Every therapist on our team is trained in the entirety of the kinetic chain. That means we look at how your whole body moves, not just the part that hurts, and treat the cause instead of the symptom. You get that same care at all 10 of our clinics.
The same hands-on, whole-body approach guides every plan we build.
Every clinic is held to the same standard, set by therapists with advanced training in how the body moves.
You'll see the same faces at your home clinic, people who know your name and your goals.
"The whole team has been phenomenal to work with. They’ve made me enjoy physical therapy, but I think I enjoy my elbow feeling better a bit more! :-)"
"I struggled with tendinitis in my elbow for months. Tried many different treatments and, finally, working with Lauren is what helped me get better. I’m back to my regular activities now, including lifting heavy weights!"
Treated at all 10 of our clinics in the greater Chicago area.
Tell us a little bit about yourself and what's bothering you. You'll hear from us within one business day to get you scheduled.