In most developed countries, back pain is the top cause of disability…and costs to treat it are rising. The treatment options though are not always sustainable or good for mental health. Learn more in the Economist’s recent article, “The burden of back pain: Back…
Have you ever received an injury from running? We have. Check it: “At the risk of being slightly dramatic, I got two bulging disks because I ran marathons with a weak core. And that pretty much sucked.” – Beth (LightSpace instructor) “I used to…
Does your body have aches and pains? If so, do you understand what it’s trying to tell you? Is it sharp or achy? Is it hot or cold? Is it muscle pain? Nerve pain? Something you can’t describe in words? Pain is a symptom,…
LightSpace is offering a new Pilates mat class Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. What a great way to start 2020, right?! New clients pay just $15 for their first class, so bring a friend and come join us this Saturday morning…and then go get…
Did you know that Pilates started as physical rehab for those recovering from the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918? Over 100 years later, Pilates is still the perfect injury rehab…as well as a tool for injury prevention. So whether you are transitioning out of…
Did you know that “text neck” can have a ripple effect from your head to your toes? Long story short, it can equate to carrying an 8-year-old around your neck for a few hours, every day. Ouch! Phones are not going anywhere, so why…
If you missed part 1 of this series defining “post-rehab” check it out here: https://lightspacechicago.com/2018/12/what-the-heck-does-post-rehab-mean-anyway/ So….how long does “post-rehab” last? That depends entirely on your goals! If your goal is to go back to doing the same activities that you were doing pre-injury, there are…
Footwork on the Exo Chair + Chest Expansion using the Springboard = finally finding that perfect head/neck placement! This is particularly useful after a long day of sitting and staring at the computer. Come check it out and get your posture put back together!…
You’ve probably seen the term “post-rehab” on our big window sign as you walk into LightSpace, right? Have you ever wondered what that actually means? Here’s a story from Annie for a real-life explanation: Recently a friend told me she was finished with rehab…