Emery Physical Therapy Chicago

Emery Physical Therapy Chicago Emery Physical Therapy provides highly individualized orthopedic rehabilitation. Contact us for more details.

Our services include orthopedic physical therapy, sports medicine, occupational rehabilitation, and more.

04/24/2026

Physical therapy is more than just exercises.

Skilled therapy involves hands-on techniques, movement assessments, and personalized treatment designed to restore how your body moves and functions.

At Emery Physical Therapy, our therapists use a combination of manual therapy, targeted exercises, and movement training to help patients reduce pain and get back to doing the things they love.

Every treatment is focused on improving mobility, strength, and confidence in movement.

💬 Have you ever tried physical therapy before?

💾 Save this post to learn more about how PT can help.

NEW BLOG- PREVENT MORNING BACK & NECK PAIN WITH TARGETED PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR LONG-TERM MOVEMENT HEALTHIf you keep wakin...
04/23/2026

NEW BLOG- PREVENT MORNING BACK & NECK PAIN WITH TARGETED PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR LONG-TERM MOVEMENT HEALTH

If you keep waking up with neck or back pain… it’s not random. 👀

It’s your body telling you something needs to change.

Most people think stretching is enough — but if the root cause isn’t addressed, the pain keeps coming back. That’s where targeted physical therapy comes in.

👉 It’s not just about feeling better today…
It’s about moving better long-term.

✨ Fix muscle imbalances
✨ Improve posture & movement patterns
✨ Build strength where you actually need it
✨ Prevent pain from coming back

Because real recovery isn’t temporary relief — it’s lasting change.

And the truth?
Back and neck pain are incredibly common (almost everyone experiences it at some point), but with the right approach, it’s also preventable and manageable.

👉 Stop chasing quick fixes. Start building a body that doesn’t keep breaking down.

💬 Do you deal with morning pain more in your neck or your back?

https://www.emeryphysicaltherapy.com/blog/PREVENT-MORNING-BACK-NECK-PAIN-WITH-TARGETED-PHYSICAL-THERAPY-FOR-LONG-TERM-MOVEMENT-HEALTH~21980.html

04/23/2026

Doing exercises by their literal name 😂

PT: “Do dead bugs”
Patient: plays dead on the floor

PT: "Do Bird dogs”
Patient: starts flapping arms

PT: “Do Glute bridge”
Patient: confused… builds an actual bridge? 😅

Okay but for real 👇

Exercise names can sound weird…
but HOW you do them matters way more than what they’re called

💡 Good form = better results + less pain

So if you’ve ever been confused during your exercises…
you’re not alone 😂

👉 Save this & tag someone who takes things too literally
👉 Or someone who still doesn’t know what a “dead bug” is 👀

🎉 Congratulations to our FREE Dry Needling Session winners!Thank you to everyone who participated in our Restore Custome...
04/23/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our FREE Dry Needling Session winners!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Restore Customer Appreciation Raffle! We truly appreciate your support.

Winners will be contacted directly to schedule their session. Stay tuned for more giveaways and wellness opportunities!

NEW BLOG- WAKE UP WITHOUT PAIN: MORNING STRETCHES TO PREVENT NECK AND BACK STIFFNESSWaking up stiff, tight, and already ...
04/22/2026

NEW BLOG- WAKE UP WITHOUT PAIN: MORNING STRETCHES TO PREVENT NECK AND BACK STIFFNESS

Waking up stiff, tight, and already in pain? 😩
Your morning shouldn’t start like that.

Neck and back stiffness is usually a sign your body stayed in one position too long (hello, sleep posture 👀) — and without movement, muscles tighten and joints get cranky.

The fix? 👉 Simple morning stretches that wake your body up the right way.

✨ Loosen tight muscles
✨ Improve blood flow
✨ Reduce pain before it starts
✨ Move better all day

Even just a few minutes in the morning can make a HUGE difference in how your body feels throughout the day.

💡 Consistency > intensity.
You don’t need a full workout — just the right movements done daily.

👉 Save this for tomorrow morning & try it out.

💬 Do you wake up with stiffness or pain? Where do you feel it most?

https://www.emeryphysicaltherapy.com/blog/WAKE-UP-WITHOUT-PAIN-MORNING-STRETCHES-TO-PREVENT-NECK-AND-BACK-STIFFNESS~21966.html

04/22/2026

Weak hips can lead to knee pain, back pain, and poor balance 👀

Your hip muscles play a huge role in stability, walking, and overall movement. When they’re weak, other joints often have to work harder — which can lead to pain or injury.

Try adding these exercises to help strengthen your hips and improve stability.

At Emery Physical Therapy, we often include hip strengthening as part of rehab for knee pain, back pain, and balance issues.

💪 Strong hips = better movement.

💾 Save this post to try these later

💬 Comment “HIPS” if you want more exercise ideas

NEW BLOG: DRY NEEDLING FOR PAIN RELIEF AND INJURY PREVENTION IN PHYSICAL THERAPYTight muscles. Lingering pain. Limited m...
04/21/2026

NEW BLOG: DRY NEEDLING FOR PAIN RELIEF AND INJURY PREVENTION IN PHYSICAL THERAPY

Tight muscles. Lingering pain. Limited movement.
Sound familiar? 👀

Dry needling isn’t just a trend — it’s a powerful tool we use to target those deep muscle “knots” (trigger points) that keep you stuck in pain. By releasing tension, improving blood flow, and restoring movement, it helps your body heal the way it’s meant to.

✨ Less pain
✨ Better mobility
✨ Faster recovery
✨ Injury prevention

But here’s the key 👇
It’s not just about the needles… it’s about combining the right techniques, movement, and expert care to get real, lasting results.

👉 If you’ve tried stretching, resting, or “waiting it out”… and it’s still there — it might be time to try something different.

💬 Have you ever tried dry needling? Let us know your experience!

https://www.emeryphysicaltherapy.com/blog/DRY-NEEDLING-FOR-PAIN-RELIEF-AND-INJURY-PREVENTION-IN-PHYSICAL-THERAPY~21965.html

04/21/2026

Not all shoulder pain is about “tight muscles”…
Sometimes the joint itself isn’t moving the way it should 👇

During an assessment, we look at:
✔️ Range of motion
✔️ Joint mobility
✔️ Movement quality

And when needed, we use joint mobilization to:
👉 Improve how the shoulder glides
👉 Reduce stiffness + pain
👉 Restore smoother, more natural movement

💡 The goal isn’t just temporary relief, it’s better movement that lasts

Because when the joint moves better… everything else follows 🔥

👉 Save this if your shoulder feels stiff or restricted
👉 DM us “SHOULDER” if you want yours assessed

NEW BLOG- STOP DIZZINESS BEFORE IT STARTS: HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY IMPROVES BALANCE AND PREVENTS FALLS😵‍💫 Feeling dizzy… ev...
04/20/2026

NEW BLOG- STOP DIZZINESS BEFORE IT STARTS: HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY IMPROVES BALANCE AND PREVENTS FALLS

😵‍💫 Feeling dizzy… even when you’re just walking or standing?
Don’t ignore it your body is trying to tell you something 👀

Dizziness isn’t just uncomfortable it can increase your risk of falls and limit your confidence in everyday movement

The good news? 👇
You don’t have to just “live with it.”

Physical therapy can help by:
🧠 Improving your balance system (vestibular system)
⚖️ Retraining coordination and stability
🚶‍♂️ Enhancing walking confidence
🔁 Reducing dizziness triggers through targeted movement
🛡️ Helping prevent falls before they happen

Specialized balance and vestibular training has been shown to improve stability, reduce dizziness, and support safer mobility through individualized exercise-based treatment

At Emery Physical Therapy, we focus on identifying the root cause of your dizziness and building a plan that helps you move confidently again 💪

👉 Ready to stop dizziness before it starts?

Read the full blog here:
https://www.emeryphysicaltherapy.com/blog/STOP-DIZZINESS-BEFORE-IT-STARTS-HOW-PHYSICAL-THERAPY-IMPROVES-BALANCE-AND-PREVENTS-FALLS~21917.html

💬 Comment “DIZZY” if you or someone you know has experienced this—we can help 🙌

04/20/2026

What will NOT fix your pain?

Heat, ice, stim, massage tools…
They can help...but they’re NOT the full solution

👉 They reduce pain
👉 They relax muscles
👉 They feel good

But here’s the truth:
❌ They don’t fix the ROOT cause

If you stop there… the pain usually comes back 😬

Real, lasting results come from:
✔️ Addressing movement limitations
✔️ Fixing imbalances
✔️ Building strength + control
💡 Use modalities as a tool — not the entire plan

👉 Want to actually fix your pain? Start with the cause
👉 Save this & send it to someone relying only on passive treatments

NEW BLOG- DRY NEEDLING IN PHYSICAL THERAPY: HOW TARGETED MUSCLE TREATMENT HELPS RELIEVE PAIN AND RESTORE MOVEMENT📍💉 Tigh...
04/18/2026

NEW BLOG- DRY NEEDLING IN PHYSICAL THERAPY: HOW TARGETED MUSCLE TREATMENT HELPS RELIEVE PAIN AND RESTORE MOVEMENT

📍💉 Tight muscles that just won’t relax?
Persistent pain that keeps coming back no matter what you try? 👀

That’s where Dry Needling can make a real difference.

Dry needling targets muscle “trigger points” (those stubborn knots) to help:
⚡️ Release tension
⚡️ Improve blood flow
⚡️ Reduce pain
⚡️ Restore movement and mobility

When combined with physical therapy, it’s a powerful tool to help your body reset and move the way it’s supposed to 💪

At Emery Physical Therapy, we don’t just treat symptoms we use targeted techniques like dry needling along with movement and exercise to help you feel better and stay better long-term 🙌

👉 Curious if dry needling is right for you?

Read the full blog here:
https://www.emeryphysicaltherapy.com/blog/DRY-NEEDLING-IN-PHYSICAL-THERAPY-HOW-TARGETED-MUSCLE-TREATMENT-HELPS-RELIEVE-PAIN-AND-RESTORE-MOVEMENT~21810.html

💬 Comment “NEEDLING” if you’ve tried it or want to learn more!

04/18/2026

Can’t touch your toes? And blaming your hamstrings?

Tight hamstrings are only ONE piece of the puzzle 👇

It could also be:
👉 Limited hip mobility
👉 Neural tension (your nerves!)
👉 Poor movement control
👉 Or even your lower back

💡 If you keep stretching but nothing changes…

you might be treating the WRONG problem
The fix isn’t always “stretch more” it’s understanding what’s actually limiting you

👉 Save this & rethink your stretching routine
👉 Comment “TOES” if you want help figuring yours out

Address

1698 S Elmhurst Road, St. 110
Mount Prospect, IL
60056

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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+18477862014

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