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The burden of back pain

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…

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New class alert!

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…

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Pilates…the original PT

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…

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“Text neck” = ouch!

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…

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What is Post-Rehab…? Part 2!

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…

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