Smart Spine and Rehab

02/03/2026

PSA for Pitchers: “Arm Side” / “Glove Side” Is Wrong

There’s no true “arm side” or “glove side” movement.

Throwing doesn’t start in the arm.
It starts in the core, and flows through the spine.

It’s simple:
• The core drives the arm through the spine and trunk
• The arm follows — it doesn’t lead
• Power moves from center → out

Your nervous system creates movement through the spine, then the arm just delivers it.

When you think “arm side” or “glove side,” you:
• Lose core control
• Create compensations
• Stress the shoulder and elbow
• Leak velocity

You don’t throw with your arm.
You throw through your arm using your core, spine, and trunk.

That’s not theory — that’s how the body is built to move.

Spine first.
Arm last.
Every time.

01/08/2026

Did you breathe today… the right way?

Most people think breathing is automatic—but how you breathe matters more than you realize.

At SMART Spine & Rehab, we use DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization) principles from the Prague School, which focus on intra-abdominal breathing—the kind of breathing babies naturally use to build a strong, stable core.

Why does this matter for you?
✔️ Better core strength without crunches
✔️ Less neck, back, and hip tension
✔️ Improved posture and movement
✔️ A calmer nervous system and better recovery

Your diaphragm isn’t just for breathing—it’s the foundation of your core. When it works together with your abdominal muscles, spine, and pelvic floor, your body moves and feels better.

The best part?
These breathing exercises take less time than brushing your teeth, but the benefits last all day.

If you’re not sure you’re breathing correctly—or if pain keeps coming back—we can help.

📍 Reach out to SMART Spine & Rehab today and relearn how to breathe, move, and feel better—starting from the inside out.

12/18/2025

Make the most of every day. Find the joy and light every day.

11/26/2025

08/24/2024

Dr Cherner is at this incredible Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization seminar all weekend! Absolutely exciting material to help our patients and athletes utilize their core stabilization mechanics for their daily lives and sports!

05/06/2024

Time to re-introduce ourselves! Putting it simply, if it moves you, it moves us! Let us help you find relief from pain, lead an active life, and nourish your body to function at its best. This is who we are and what we do!

05/03/2024

Smart Spine and Rehab is proud to be a Gold sponsor of the Lake County Stars team! Go Stars! Support your local athletics! Keep these kids active! And throw around a ball yourself sometimes…keep those joints moving smoothly and pain free!

04/01/2024

We are so happy to sponsor Kayla and Mundelein Women’s Soccer this season! Do you want to support local athletics? Donate today! https://raise.snap.app/donors/213321/13569603?donation_invite_id=70916946&share_type=email_2

11/07/2023

If only coaches of child athletes would learn something and stop focusing on their selfish interests. The sooner parents advocate for their children and stop specializing too soon, then we will have healthier and more successful adult athletes and generally active humans.

09/19/2023

1. Trouble falling asleep and staying asleep

2. Muscle cramps or restless legs

3. Low energy

4. Anxious

5. Stressed

If I had to pick one supplement that I could take for the rest of my life, it would be magnesium.

My personal favorite is magnesium glycinate. I have never slept better and it really has a calming affect on your nervous system.

Other types of magnesium include:
Magnesium citrate: constipation
Magnesium malate: energy and fatigue
Magnesium sulfate: muscle soreness
Magnesium threonate: brain health
Magnesium taurate: heart health

A few food sources that have magnesium are leafy greens, pumpkin seeds, and chia seeds.

Looking to start on magnesium? DM us and we will get you set up with a type of magnesium that is right for you!