New Year, New Goal! Often at the beginning of the year, people make a resolution to start working out or to lose weight. This is a great goal; however, people often lose interest, have lack of time, or get busy with other tasks. Here are some tips to keep you …
New Year, New Goal
When Should I Go to Physical Therapy
McHenry Physical Therapy Clinic If you are having issues with your ability to move, limitations or injuries that are keeping you from playing sports or working out, need modifications to your exercise routine to meet your individual situation, or have pain that is keeping you from the life you love, …
McHenry Physical Therapy COVID-19 Closure
Temporarily Closing Our Doors We have made the difficult but necessary decision to halt in-person treatment sessions at Red Rock Physical Therapy and Wellness at close of business Thursday March 19th. We will tentatively reopen for in-person treatments on Tuesday, March 31st if it is deemed safe to resume hands-on …
Red Rock PT COVID-19 Update
McHenry Physical Therapy COVID-19 Update If you’ve been watching the news, you’re probably already aware that confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States and in Illinois itself, are growing. As a precautionary measure, we’d like to offer some recommendations and information about coronavirus as it relates to your …
Choosing Your PT Clinic
Know your rights as a patient! Did you know, you can choose any physical therapist office for treatment! If a doctor prescribes physical therapy for a patient they may refer you internally to an affiliated clinic. Many times in larger systems, they will even directly call you to set your …
Prevent Low Back Pain!
Returning to school? Sit all day at work? Try this simple correction for improved posture and less low back discomfort. Get a lumbar roll, rolled up towel/blanket, papertowel roll, light jacket etc Step 1: sit to the back of your chair Step 2: place roll behind your back and the …
Direct Access to our Doctors of Physical Therapy!
Direct Access in Physical Therapy! Big news in the field of physical therapy: now in the state of Illinois, Direct Access has been approved! Direct Access allows people to directly make an appointment with a physical therapist without requiring a script from another medical professional. YOU can CHOOSE your providers …
Spring Gardening Tips for a Healthy Back
Gardening can be great exercise and a good reason to be active outside. Do not let back pain slow you down or decrease the pleasure of planting and tending. The following tips may help you to avoid injury and increase your enjoyment of this springtime ritual. 1 Remember to get …
New Year’s Rockin’ Deal
Start off the New Year with a new workout plan just for you! Red Rock Physical Therapy is running special for a 60 min session addressing your personal fitness needs to get 2017 off to a healthy start. Only $99 (Regularly $150) through the end of February. The visit is tailored to maximize your …
Deskercise! Burn Energy, Improve Posture, and Reduce Stress at Work
Deskercise! Feel chained to your desk? Having trouble finding time to fit some exercise into the daily routine when stuck in your cubical? Try some of these simple exercises for 20-30 repetitions at your desk to burn some energy, improve posture, and reduce your stress. Alternating toe taps Seated marching …