by Jessica Carlin | Apr 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Eye movement (or lack thereof) gives insight into the functionality of someone’s central nervous system. While there should be some movement when the eyes are still, too much movement can indicate a potential instability somewhere in the central nervous system. A...
by Erin Schreiber | Jun 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Blood flow restriction training, or BFR as its commonly referred to in the strength and conditioning world, refers to the use of a tourniquet to limit arterial inflow while fully blocking venous outflow in order to create metabolic changes within the muscle that...
by Jessica Carlin | Jan 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Massage is most often associated with a relaxing spa service. However, just as there are different types of yoga or physical therapy styles, massage therapy varies among practitioners. As such, bodywork can have many benefits and is a great way to support a healthy...
by Jessica Carlin | Aug 11, 2021 | Physical Therapy
Personal training at The Movement Guild is often provided in conjunction with physical therapy for a few reasons. It is a natural next step after completing rehab. Many times we hear patients express the desire to be more active and continue with their exercises once...
by Jessica Carlin | Jun 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Our Health and Performance coaches work with all types of clients, both “athletes” and those who don’t consider themselves “athletic”. To live a healthful life everyone, athlete or not, needs to maintain joint health and efficient...
by Jessica Carlin | Jun 28, 2021 | Performance Training, Uncategorized
Our coaches work with you to build habits of movement to enhance your fitness, performance, and health goals. It is this habit of the right amount and type of movement that will lead to long term results. We work with you to create programs that fit you and that you...
by Jessica Carlin | Jun 18, 2021 | Performance Training, Uncategorized
How Massage & Personal Training Work Together (and why you need both). Massage and movement increase circulation. More blood flow to your muscles and connective tissue means more hydrated cells. Unlike popular belief, drinking lots of water does not automatically...
by Jessica Carlin | Jun 18, 2021 | Massage Therapy, Uncategorized
What to do between Therapeutic Massage Appointments: First, take a moment to think about why you get massages. If you like to get massages to help increase or maintain range of motion: keep moving and try foam rolling. The phrase “motion is lotion” is accurate when it...
by Jessica Carlin | Jun 17, 2021 | Massage Therapy
Relaxation: Higher anxiety levels tend to lower pain thresholds. Or, said differently, the more stressed out you are the more intense your pain might feel to you. Lowering your stress levels can mitigate (perceived) pain. Massage is a powerful tool that uses mindful...
by Brian Lyons | Nov 12, 2020 | Performance Training
With the weather turning, if you’re like me you’re itching to lace up and hit the lake path! It’s the time all Chicagoans have been waiting for: spring (and race season) is finally upon us!! As the patios re-open and your neighbors slowly emerge from hibernation,...
