A Unique, Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management
Fighting Back Against Insomnia Do you struggle to fall asleep at night? We meet a lot of patients as a Chiropractor in Chicago who have this problem. Or do you find yourself wide awake at three in the morning staring up at the ceiling and wondering if you'll fall back to sleep at all before your alarm goes off? If you answered "yes", you are not alone. Research has shown that up to 50 percent of ...
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We have some exciting news here at Chicago Chiropractic! Dr. Michael Kauf, who has been a leading Chiropractor in Chicago for more than 15 years, has just reached his 6,000th patient. Dr. Kauf, who also recently become certified in Spinal Decompression Therapy, has seen an influx in this service. Read below for details on how you may benefit from this service. Below is a detailed article on the m...
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Since Chicago-Chiropractic, Doctor Micahel Kauf, has been a chiropractor in Chicago for over 15 years we have received plenty of great testimonials and reviews from our patients. We wanted to share one that we feel gives a great explanation as to what we do here at Chicago Chiropractic. I've had lower back pain for the last few years and my friend suggested I go see a chiropractor. I went...
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There is a typical expression to describe optimum performance as “running like a well-oiled machine.” Well, in order for a machine to run perfectly, all of the parts must work together. Your body is the same way. Your spine is one part (albeit a vital part) that needs to work with the rest of the body to insure optimum performance. Fitness is judged my muscular strength, flexibility, endurance a...
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Commonly confused with sciatica, piriformis syndrome causes similar pain in the lower back and buttocks that often extends down the back of the leg and into the foot. It is caused when the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve. The piriformis muscle extends from the sacrum to the outer hip bone, and is located deep in the buttock, below the gluteus maximus muscle. When the muscle becomes s...
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Grilling in Chicago during the summertime, some of our staff's favorite things to do after work at Chicago Chiropractic! Nothing says "summer" like a barbecue, but the traditional barbecues we remember from our childhood in which dad singed his eyebrows when the flames leapt three feet into the air are not exactly best for our health. Grilling meat or fish over high heat produces carcinogens known...
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Chicago Chiropractic has moved up to the 4th floor! Dr. Michael Kauf with Chicago Chiropractic has upgraded to a newly renonvated suit in the same 1 East Delaware Pl. Suite 401, Chicago, IL 60611. We are just one floor above the old unit! Chicago Chiropractic is open for business and ready to serve all your chiropractic needs in Chicago where we also take same day appointments. Are you experien...
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Are you concerned about your aging parents? There is a chance they may succumb to gravity at one point in the future. Find out what you can do to help from Dr. Kauf at CHICAGO CHIROPRACTIC, your favorite friendly Chicago chiropractor. Falling is never good at any age, but is a particularly hazardous event for the elderly, who are not able to reduce the impact of a fall as well as those ...
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Chiropractic Chiropractic bases our belief that your body can keep itself healthy if your spine, neck, and head are properly aligned and healthy. Dr. Kauf works with spinal structures, correcting abnormalities or injuries to speed healing of nerve, joint and muscular problems that arise from the misaligned bones. But the spine is also surrounded by soft tissue – muscle and tendons that control the...
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Is BACK PAIN a result of bad posture or is bad posture a result of back pain? Either way, correcting your posture is important if you want a pain-free back, as the two are intimately connected. One of the major causes of chronic back pain is bad posture, with the neck and lower back generally being areas most affected. Seeing how many hours we spend sitting either at a desk, or in front of a compu...
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