Chicago Spine and Sports
Chicago Spine and Sports is a chiropractic and sports injury clinic at 922 W Diversey Pkwy in the Lincoln Park and Lakeview area of Chicago, and it is one of the practice's two offices alongside a second location in Glenview. The clinic takes an evidence-based, integrated approach and treats adjustments as one healthcare tool rather than the whole plan, so most patients get a combination of joint manipulation, muscular therapy and rehabilitation. Care at the Chicago office comes from chiropractic orthopedist Dr. Douglas Krebs along with Dr. Thomas Donahue and Dr. Douglas Krefman, and the practice describes itself as the only chiropractic office in Chicago with three certified McKenzie Method providers. Treatments include Active Release Techniques, trigger point dry needling, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, cupping therapy, Kinesio taping, Class 4 K-Laser therapy and blood flow restriction training using FDA approved Delphi tourniquets. The team treats head and neck pain, headaches, back, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, hip, knee, ankle and foot problems and TMJ, and also runs golf specific assessment and training. An on-site gym and rehab area plus a Recovery Lab equipped with Hyperice and Normatec gear support each treatment plan, and the stated goal is to relieve symptoms and teach patients prevention and self-treatment.
Services
Chiropractic manipulation and mobilization
Joint manipulation and mobilization used alongside muscular therapy and rehabilitation rather than as a standalone treatment.
McKenzie method (MDT)
Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy assessment and classification for back, neck and limb pain, delivered by three certified MDT providers.
Active release techniques (ART)
Hands-on soft tissue treatment combining precise manipulation with targeted movement for muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves.
Trigger point dry needling
Solid filament needles inserted into contracted muscle to release painful myofascial trigger points and improve movement.
Class 4 laser therapy
K-Laser Cube Plus 30W treatment for pain relief, inflammation reduction and tissue repair, in sessions that typically run 5 to 15 minutes.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
922 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
FAQs
What does a treatment plan look like here?
The clinic uses symptom and movement based classification systems to build a distinct plan for each patient. Some patients need adjustments, others benefit from muscular manipulation, and most receive a combination of joint manipulation, muscular therapy and rehabilitation techniques. The goal is to relieve your symptoms and then teach you prevention and self-treatment.
What is the McKenzie Method and who provides it?
The McKenzie Method, also called Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, is an assessment and treatment approach for back, neck and limb pain that avoids invasive procedures such as X-rays or MRIs and emphasizes education and self-treatment. Dr. Krebs, Dr. Donahue and Dr. Krefman are the clinic's certified MDT providers, and the practice describes itself as the only chiropractic office in Chicago with three of them.
Do you treat sports injuries?
Yes. Sports injury care is a core focus, and the providers hold Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician credentials. Active Release Therapy is used for sports injuries, repetitive strain injuries, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, sciatica and neck, shoulder and lower back pain, and the clinic notes it suits athletes, office workers and anyone dealing with chronic pain.
What is trigger point dry needling?
Dry needling uses solid filament needles inserted through the skin into muscle to release painful myofascial trigger points. It is called dry needling because no solution is injected. It is based on Western medical research rather than Traditional Chinese Medicine, and it is used for muscular tension and spasm that accompanies conditions such as arthritis, nerve irritation, muscular strain and herniated discs.
What is blood flow restriction training?
BFR applies a specialized tourniquet to an arm or leg and inflates it to a personalized pressure that reduces blood flow to the exercising limb. That lets you build strength and muscle with loads as low as 20 percent of a one rep max. Applications are brief, typically about 6 minutes per exercise. The clinic is certified through Owens Recovery Science and uses Delphi tourniquets.
What conditions do you treat?
The clinic treats head and neck pain, headaches, back pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, wrist and hand pain, hip pain, knee pain, ankle and foot pain, and TMJ. It also handles sports injuries and golf related problems.
What is the Recovery Lab?
The Recovery Lab is a dedicated recovery space at the clinic outfitted with Hyperice and Normatec equipment. That includes the Hypervolt percussion massage device, Venom Back and Venom Leg heat and vibration wraps, and Normatec dynamic air compression boots used to improve circulation, reduce soreness and support mobility.
Where are you located and do you have another office?
The Chicago office is at 922 W Diversey Pkwy in the Lincoln Park and Lakeview area. The practice also runs a second office in Glenview at 2551 Compass Rd, Suite 110.