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Your Trusted Chiropractic Partner in Chicago
At Chicago Spine and Sports, we specialize in helping individuals of all backgrounds achieve optimal physical health through advanced chiropractic care, sports injury treatment, and functional rehabilitation. Our clinic takes a personalized, evidence-based approach to treatment, focusing on identifying the root cause of pain and movement limitations rather than masking symptoms. We utilize a combination of chiropractic adjustments, myofascial therapy, corrective exercises, and mobility training to restore function and promote long-term recovery.Our team is dedicated to patient education, empowering individuals to understand their conditions and participate actively in their recovery. With two convenient locations in Glenview and Lincoln Park, we serve patients seeking relief from acute and chronic conditions, helping them return to the activities they love. Our providers bring extensive certifications and a commitment to cutting-edge techniques, ensuring high-quality care tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Sports Injury Treatment
Active Release Therapy
Dry Needling
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
Laser Therapy
Functional Rehabilitation
Patient Education
Postural Correction
Mobility Training
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based treatments for both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
- Our team includes certified specialists in Active Release Techniques and Blood Flow Restriction Therapy.
- We prioritize patient education to ensure long-term self-management and prevention.
- Our personalized care plans combine chiropractic adjustments with functional rehabilitation.
- We utilize cutting-edge technologies like Class 4 Laser Therapy and Trigger Point Dry Needling.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic adjustments address joint restrictions to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and enhance athletic performance. Our doctors use a unique force progression evaluation to ensure safe, targeted treatment for conditions like back pain, neck pain, and joint injuries. This non-invasive technique restores proper joint function and supports long-term musculoskeletal health through precise manual therapy.
Active Release Therapy
Active Release Therapy (ART) resolves soft tissue injuries by releasing tension in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Certified practitioners perform hands-on manipulation combined with targeted movement to restore mobility and reduce pain from repetitive strain injuries, sports trauma, or chronic conditions. This technique accelerates healing without surgery or medication.
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy accelerates recovery by restricting blood flow to targeted limbs during low-intensity exercise. Using FDA-approved tourniquet systems, this innovative approach builds strength and muscle mass with minimal joint stress, ideal for post-surgical rehabilitation or injury recovery requiring faster healing times.
Trigger Point Dry Needling
Trigger Point Dry Needling targets muscular tension and spasms using filament needles to release trigger points. This therapy improves range of motion and reduces pain associated with arthritis, nerve irritation, and sports injuries by stimulating local twitch responses that break pain cycles and promote tissue healing through controlled micro-inflammation.
Class 4 Laser Therapy
Class 4 Laser Therapy uses high-powered light energy to accelerate tissue repair and reduce inflammation. The K-Laser Cube Plus 30W penetrates deep tissues to stimulate cellular activity, effectively treating chronic pain, sports injuries, and post-surgical recovery with non-invasive, painless sessions that enhance natural healing processes.
People
Douglas R. Krebs
Chiropractic Orthopedist
Dr. Krebs is a board-certified chiropractic orthopedist with advanced certifications in sports medicine and mechanical diagnosis therapy. He specializes in complex musculoskeletal conditions and rehabilitation, combining clinical expertise with evidence-based treatments to optimize patient outcomes through comprehensive, personalized care plans.
Thomas L. Donahue
Chiropractic Physician
Dr. Donahue focuses on sports injury treatment and functional rehabilitation, holding certifications in chiropractic sports medicine and mechanical diagnosis therapy. He integrates manual therapies with corrective exercise programs to address both acute injuries and chronic pain conditions, emphasizing long-term patient empowerment through education.
Douglas Krefman
Chiropractic Physician
Dr. Krefman specializes in full-body Active Release Techniques and sports chiropractic care. His approach combines soft tissue mobilization with joint manipulation to improve athletic performance and treat overuse injuries, supported by certifications in mechanical diagnosis therapy and sports medicine applications.
Questions
What conditions do you treat at Chicago Spine and Sports?
We treat musculoskeletal conditions including back/neck pain, sports injuries, joint pain, headaches, postural issues, and post-surgical rehabilitation using chiropractic care and advanced therapies.
Do you accept insurance for chiropractic services?
We recommend contacting our office directly to verify current insurance acceptance policies and discuss available payment options for your chiropractic care needs.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our Lincoln Park location at 773.529.0057 or Glenview office at 224.329.0097 to schedule a consultation with our chiropractic specialists.
What should I wear to my appointment?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement and can be adjusted to access treatment areas. Athletic wear is ideal for chiropractic evaluations and therapy sessions.
Are your treatments painful?
Our therapies prioritize patient comfort. While some techniques may cause temporary discomfort, our providers adjust approaches to minimize pain while achieving therapeutic goals through open communication.
