My ortho doctor and his assistant had recommended this clinic for PT sessions for a really painful…read morecervical spine issue I had (wear and tear leading to pinched nerve). At first, I was afraid they'd be way too expensive, and went to the hospital's own PT clinic, which didn't help my neck problem at all. I contacted Sports and Ortho in Evanston, and once I learned that my insurance did cover PT sessions with them, I started right away and am very glad I did. Two, three months ago, I couldn't walk because the gravity of my arm caused great neck pain, and I had to sleep upright on our recliner couch. Now I'm almost completely symptom free. They do a lot of manual work here, meaning that the PT works on you with their hands. I won't call it a deep tissue massage, but to a novice it might look/feel similar. After the manual work is done, one of their techs guides you through appropriate exercises, which you do at the clinic. After a certain period of time, they'll add more exercises and also give you some to do at home.

I had an outstanding experience at this orthopedic clinic. From the moment I walked in, I felt…read moregenuinely cared for and welcomed by the entire team. What really sets this place apart is not just the quality of care, but the energy and personality of the staff, they strike a perfect balance between professionalism and making each visit enjoyable. I was also lucky enough to experience the fun, playful side of the team. From their creative dry erase board polls to their fully committed construction-themed Halloween setup which, in my opinion, absolutely mogged the other offices (not even close) they created an atmosphere that made coming in something to look forward to. The occasional "jam session" moments just added to the positive, upbeat vibe. Especially when Tate McRae was cranked up to volume 12, I felt unstoppable! As for the care itself, Emma, Christine, and Jose were exceptional. They truly listened to my concerns about my lower back pain and guided me through every step with clarity and expertise. Their knowledge and attention to detail made my decision to come here feel like a no-brainer. The facility is clean, well-organized, and equipped with everything needed for effective treatment. I especially want to highlight the dry needling, it was a complete game changer. I only wish I had started it sooner, as it provided significantly more relief than stretching or traditional PT alone. Within a short time, I noticed a major improvement in both my pain and mobility. Overall, the care is top-notch, the staff is incredibly professional (while still keeping things fun), and I can't recommend this place enough.

Life-Changing Experience with Dr. Josh: A Must-Read for Those Seeking True Relief…read more I rarely leave reviews, but Dr. Josh has truly changed my life, and I feel compelled to share my experience. After struggling with spina bifida and a self-induced spinal fusion for 20 years, along with countless physical therapy sessions, muscle relaxers, painkillers, and various back massage devices, I finally found relief with Dr. Josh. In just one week, he provided an honest diagnosis of my core issue, which surprisingly had little to do with my back. He identified the root causes related to my mouth breathing and an old ankle injury, simply by observing how I sit. I am now in my third month with Dr. Josh, and for the past 10 out of 12 weeks, I haven't even thought about my back pain. His targeted exercises have made a genuine, visible difference within days. Dr. Josh's understanding of the human body's core issues and his ability to provide precise, effective exercises is unparalleled. If he told me to run through a wall, I would do it without hesitation (of course, using the proper techniques he taught me). I highly recommend Dr. Josh to anyone seeking real, lasting relief. Feel free to reach out to me for any questions or an honest opinion: RyanNewman20@gmail.com.

This review is for Dr. Josh Akin (also, Chicago Chiropractic moved its Northfield office to 562…read moreGreen Bay in Kenilworth). I'll start by saying over the past decade, I've been to a few chiropractors with limited benefit and after the first couple appointments, would dread going and wasting the time/money, feeling fairly sure the "treatment" was getting me nowhere. The difference can be summed up by the fact that I look forward to appointments w/ Dr. Akin. I strained my back showing snow in Feb 2021, saw a couple of chiros, a couple PTs, had X-rays and an MRI -- nothing was helping. I coincidentally heard about Dr. Akin from a friend of a friend and started w/ him in March 2022. Our first appointment was enlightening: So many things not even related to my back that he picked up on that had been causing mild discomfort for years; for me, a locked up ankle that was causing tightness on that same hip and pain in the opposite heel and knee. A lot of drs will tell you low back pain is a result of a weak core. While that's true, Dr. Akin's approach to building the core is unlike anything I've done or seen on websites, social media/bloggers, etc. If you've been struggling with back pain for a while and the big box chiros/sport med practices aren't getting you anywhere, you owe it to yourself to call Chicago Chiropractic.

This place is fantastic! I've dealt with arm pain for years, and Dr. K and his team have really…read morehelped me address the issue and so much more. I haven't felt this good working out in years! The team is knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cares about helping you feel your best. I'm officially a regular now and couldn't be happier with the results!

massage today Broken arm & knee in my past. They are just…read morelovely people . They are respectful and you can tell the team gets along well. They work together so nicely and are highly professional. They have great hours and when needed always seem to hire more staff. I assume so as to keep up with business & not work people too hard as many places seem to do these post covid times . They seem to really appreciate Dr K& he them.

I have been coming to WestLake since last year. I consider myself very lucky to live so close and…read morebe a patient here! Thank you to Dr. Mike Belba for making my back feel better every time I come in, it is always a great experience coming in. The staff are really nice and the facility is clean. I also really love using the massage chair!

You would consider yourself very lucky to be a patient at Westlake Chiropractic. I am beyond…read moregrateful to have this office referred to me back in 2013 (ish? Been so long!). Dr. Mike Belba is a kind, caring professional who listens to your needs and gives you all of the services and support you need to feel better. He is always on your side and is always there! He definitely goes above and beyond. His partner is equally kind and considerate and it is just a very pleasant (and comfortable) place to be!

I have used various therapists at Doctors of Physical Therapy, off and on for about 8 years in…read moreEvanston. My most recent experience was with Taylor, who worked with me before and after a rather complicated foot reconstruction surgery. Although my interactions with previous providers was excellent, Taylor went above and beyond in her efforts to help me identify and understand my condition. She often was able to "think outside the box" in order to challenge me when things became too routine. She knew just how much to push, and when to move on to something new. I enjoyed working with her very much and trusted that she truly wanted to help me. Others at the Evanston location who filled in, or helped out, were wonderful as well, and the atmosphere was always an upbeat one, with young and engaging PR's, ready to fully engage with all clients. These people earn their money. They work hard, and I will always return to them, especially Taylor, for as long as she is available. Would recommend highly. Wendy L.

I tried to convince myself that, as a yoga instructor, i could rehab my sciatica on my own... but…read morethank goodness someone knew better and sent me to Allison at Doctors of PT . After a few sessions with Allison it was obvious while I had many things rights, there were plenty of components completely missing from my routine that Allison was able to patiently explain and guide me through. Her hands on adjustments felt amazing when nothing else worked and dry needling was also successful with her. Most importantly the knowledge to stay strong and mindful in movement to avoid future injury was really her strongest asset. Highly recommend.

If you don't mind having the price high, and constantly increased every few visits, he's ok. Most…read moreof the visit involves getting massaged with a massager (just like the one I have since purchased at Costco), and also having tight muscles rubbed hard with a large metal popsicle stick. Based on the per visit price he makes a lot more than a surgeon, This always seemed very excessive to me, but when you're desperate you pay up if you can afford to. I assume most chiropractic patients are hurting, and pretty desperate for solutions. I just can't agree with the cost. So did he fix me? NO , but the massages were helpful at the time. Many of his reviews indicate very long term clients. Did anyone actually get cured or just get caught in the long term care program? Buyer beware is my free advice. Time is itself a great healer.

Dr. Bob is the absolute best AND I have been to 3 other chiropractors but I have been his patient…read morefor almost 40 years. He keeps up on all the latest continuing education and is extremely knowledgeable about other medical issues. I only wish I lived closer to him, I am almost 40 minutes away. I cannot recommend anyone more competent. Highest rating!

This is the place to go for top-notch care. I had knee replacement surgery on 7/24/26 from start…read moreto finish everything went perfect from checking in and having my nurse April which was just perfect She is the best I couldn't ask for better. She answered all my questions. And was fun to talk to and Nina was helpful also and I was in and out in no time I recommend IBJ Harry Schon

Everyone, from the registrars, prep nurses, surgery nurses and surgeons were wonderful to me and my…read morewife. This is our fourth experience having surgery here and each time we are treated with warmth, care and professionalism. I highly recommend!

Very great! My daughter tore her meniscus and he was our surgeon and helped us a lot with recovery!…read moreThank you so much!

My doctor said that I needed to see an Orthopaedic Surgeon because of pain in my knee (I am a very…read moreathletic guy and the pain was getting in the way of my working out) and gave me a list of orthopedics... When I asked my doctor; "Who would you send your brother, father or wife to?," He said; "Bradley Dunlap at Evanston Hospital." Just a FYI, Dr Dunlap has relocated his main office to the new Ambulatory Building at Skokie Hospital. One more thing, I had previously had both my left and right knee worked on by other surgeons earlier in my life, so I have a benchmark and neither of these surgeons were worthy of a review, but Dr. Bradley Dunlap is much different both demeanor wise and option wise.... Long story short, after doing an MRI on my knee, Dr Dunlap informed me that, should I opt for surgery,based on my MRI, I would need a knee replacement... And, instead of "scheduling the surgery" Dr Dunlap gave me the option of a cortisone shot stating that it might relieve the pain temporarily or for an extended period of time, but it would be worth the try to put off surgery... As it turned out, the cortisone worked...on the left knee... Several years later, my right knee acted up just before my skiing vacation and I was back in Dr Dunlap's office... Dr Dunlap informed me that it was probably a meniscal tear which would require surgery... Again, long story short, rather than waste time, money and lose my skiing vacation, Dr. Dunlap offered me a cortisone shot in the right knee and told me that it would probably need surgery, sooner than later, and informed me that this was the last cortisone shot I could get in the right knee.... So, of course, I took the shot and had a fabulous skiing vacation... Well, as you can guess, I procrastinated a year till this last November (2013); and the pain came back, but this time; severe! When I told the doctor I had another skiing vacation planned, he agreed to give me one more cortisone shot with an agreement that I would get an MRI quickly to determine the issue...He advised me to limit my exercising to reduce my swelling before the ski outing and even provided some pain relief medication to tide me over... I wound up NOT missing my skiing vacation and had limited pain thereafter... I just recently had the knee surgery and that is why I am highly recommending Dr. Bradley Dunlap! If you read my other reviews, you would know that I only rate the best, I have no time to review losers or mediocre, that is why I have a limited amount of reviews posted on Yelp So, as I do in my other reviews, I highly recommend Dr Dunlap (as compared to two previous surgeon); and here's why: -I have never waited more than 10 minutes in the Skokie location waiting room for my appointments, most of the time, less than 5 minutes, even if I show up early! -After the MRI, when I asked the doctor why the pain occurs, he went out of the way to take out a knee model and show me exactly where the tear was and demonstrated the mechanics of how the pain was occurring which no surgeon ever took the time out to do in my two previous procedures! -I was VERY WELL INFORMED BEFORE SURGERY AS TO WHAT TO EXPECT and was much better prepared for pre and post operation preparation and follow-through! -Better yet, when I forgot half of what I was told the day before surgery, Dr. Dunlap's nurse, Sylvia, returned my call quickly, answered all my questions and treated me with the utmost of respect! -Check-in and recovery at the hospital was seamless! -7 days, post procedure, doctor showed me very clear images of my knee surgery showing me the initial damage, and then several stages of the tear removal, followed by the final result. Dr Dunlap also took the time to show me images of the other side of the same knee to reassure me that the health of the knee on that side was impressively pristine! I highly recommend you consider Dr Bradley Dunlap, I would recommend him to a close friend or relative; he is a superior doctor with excellent soft skills and his staff is exemplary!

The office experience with Dr. Barrett and his staff was exceptional in their education, techniques…read moreand attention to detail for my specific needs. Dr. Barrett's adjustments, manipulations and stretches alleviated my pain, increased my flexibility and gave me more strength in just one visit! The chiropractic massage by his assistant was the best I have ever had! I am 55 years old and the therapy has given me a vitality that I haven't felt since my 20s! Thank you Dr. Barrett!

Been suffering from my lower back for years, with occasional flareups that would turn life…read moremiserable. This time we were heading to a big event on the weekend, and my daughter suggested I call Dr. Barrett, who was very receptive and set a time for me the next morning. I was at his clinic for 1 hour, and by the afternoon felt A LOT BETTER. 2 days later I'm almost totally pain-free! He taught me a few things about maintaining my lower back flexibility. I can only thank Dr. Barrett for saving me!