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The Manual Touch Physical Therapy

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  • 2022 Reflections | A Letter From Denise
  • Improper Positioning
  • Find Calm in the Holiday Chaos!
  • Physical Therapy for Knee Pain
  • Dealing With Anxiety and Difficult Situations
2022 Reflections The Manual Touch

2022 Reflections | A Letter From Denise

While the rest of the country had horrible weather issues – the hurricane devastation in Florida, the excessive heat out west, wildfires and flooding – we here in Chicago probably had the best summer and certainly the very best fall we’ve ever had in my lifetime.  We apparently had just the right amount of rain […]

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Improper Positioning

What Causes Pain, Numbness, Tingling, and Weakness in the Arms and Legs? Connie, 78 years old, had right buttock and ankle pain.    Nancy, 74 years old, complained of pain outside of her ankle upon waking in the morning which dissipated as she moved around.  Izzo, 42 years old, complained of both his arms “falling asleep” […]

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Find the Calm in the Holiday Chaos

Find Calm in the Holiday Chaos!

Guest Post by Meditation Expert, Judy Craven; Finding Calm in Holiday Chaos. December brings a flurry of joy, doesn’t it? Perhaps. But it also brings deadlines, meetings, parties, weather, kids, family… a whirl of activity, or a slow activity… both can be stressful. It’s important to pause and practice self-care. Here are 4 mindful practices […]

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Physical Therapy for Knee Pain

The knee is like the middle child, taking the fall for the older or younger child. This means that knee issues often originate from somewhere above, like the hip or back, or below, like the foot or ankle. The knee joint is made up of the femur, tibia, and fibula. The ligaments on either side […]

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Dealing With Anxiety and Difficult Situations

Many of us feel anxious in situations such as the holidays, at work, on race day, or in everyday life. Licensed professional counselor, Holly Katz, has four great tips on how to deal with anxiety. With Holly’s blessing, I’ve shared her tips below: 1. Breathe Have you ever gone into a stressful situation, such as […]

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Our week in Seward, Alaska

This past September, 2 other couples, Steve and I went to Alaska! Let me just say right off the bat —OMG — Alaska should be a must on everyone’s bucket list. We flew directly to Anchorage and then took an early morning train to Seward in the Kenai Peninsula. The train had large, glass windows, […]

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Running Gear: 9 Must-Haves for Winter Running Performance

Running Gear: 9 Must-Haves for Winter Running Performance

My favorite part of running is being outside, so when winter rolls around, with its plummeting temperatures, snow and darkness, accommodations and some financial investment in winter running gear need to be made. When my friend Gary began running 6 years ago, he realized to continue running through the Chicago winters, it would take quite […]

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Physical Therapy for Arthritis Pain

What can Physical Therapy do For Arthritis?

Arthritis is inevitable. Kind of like car rust or wearing away of your car brakes. Arthritis is when a joint becomes inflamed and typically feels stiff and painful. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis also known as degenerative joint disease.  This is the process of the joint going through normal wear and tear […]

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When Should I See a Physical Therapist?

When Should I See a Physical Therapist?

I am one of those fortunate people who does not have lower back pain.  Of course, over my lifetime I’ve had a few moments of lower back pain, more specifically, SI (sacroiliac joint) pain, which I was able to take care of quickly.  The SI joint is located at the top of your buttocks where […]

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Winter Running Tips

How To Overcome Winter Running Challenges

Despite temperatures in the 20’s and below, long weekend runs of brilliant sunshine and fresh snow on the trees, can be the most enjoyable.   But the weekday runs, for people who work traditional hours, create some challenges: Darkness upon waking and/or when returning home from work Plummeting temperatures Falling snow Snow and ice on […]

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Our Mission


We believe all body systems and mental/emotional health are connected. We take a whole body approach to discover why patients are not healing and what were the initial causes of their current symptoms. 

Our mission is to use this whole body approach to help patients heal and overcome pain and limitations, resulting in improved quality of life. We also aim to promote wellness in our communities through ongoing education. 
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Testimonials

I saw Denise at The Manual Touch recently for sciatic pain, that only the day before I saw Denise kept me from walking; I could only hobble for short distances before I would sit down and collapse. After some tissue work and gentle exercise with Deni… Read more
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I was in Florida for vacation and developed an upper respiratory infection. I had annoying coughing and congestion in my chest. This went on for several days, and it was not getting better. It felt like I had a mucous plug stuck in my chest that woul… Read more
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The best physical therapist I’ve ever experienced is Denise Schwartz in Wheeling at the Manual Touch. I have seen Denise twice for over 6 months to treat 2 bouts of frozen shoulder that occurred 8 years apart. In addition to my shoulder, she has also… Read more
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As a young elite athlete I was involved in numerous accidents resulting in scar tissue causing loss of flexibility and restrictions as an adult. After each treatment I feel so much less restriction and experience greater range of motion.
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Last winter our daughter Maddie had had several eye and ear infections, and all required topical and oral antibiotics.  These were instigated by a plugged tear duct.  A pediatric ophthalmologist said there was little chance the duct would open up o… Read more
The physical therapy I received at The Manual Touch PT helped reduce my sciatica pain to a manageable level in just a few sessions.  The exercises I was given strengthened and trained my muscles to prevent further back problems allowing me to return… Read more
Just a note to thank you for the time you spent with me Saturday in evaluating my running technique and body alignment.  Your suggestions are already making sense and having an early impact.  After our meeting, I went out for a 5K run and found you… Read more
I have been receiving PT therapy for pain and autoimmune disorders for over 18 months at The Manual Touch.  This also affects my kidneys and my lungs and other organs as I swell with fluid that my lymph system doesn’t seem to handle well.  I depe… Read more
Excellent, professional assessment and treatment for an older woman who’s had lots of failed therapy. Kind and compassionate and caring! Thanks.
I can honestly say that Denise was the first physical therapist to listen to my story.   She has demonstrated more patience and compassion than any other therapist that I’ve ever met. For the past 8 years, I have been symptomatic with Ehlers Danlo… Read more
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