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Physical therapy is a hands-on, exercise-based treatment that helps you rebuild strength, mobility, and function after an injury, surgery, or ongoing pain. MK Chiropractic offers physical therapy in Chicago, IL, built around a personalized plan for your specific condition and goals rather than a generic exercise sheet. It’s often combined with chiropractic adjustments or other therapies in the same visit for more complete care.
Quick Facts Session length: Usually 30 to 45 minutes. Approach: Hands-on therapy plus targeted exercise. Supporting modalities: Heat, cold, or electrical stimulation as needed. Treatment type: Non-invasive, personalized to your evaluation.
How Does Physical Therapy Work?
Every plan starts with a detailed assessment of your condition, goals, and any limitations, so treatment targets what’s actually causing your pain or mobility issue. From there, sessions combine hands-on techniques like joint mobilization with exercises built to strengthen weak areas, improve flexibility, and restore range of motion.
Some sessions also include supporting modalities like heat to loosen tight tissue before exercise or cold to calm inflammation afterward. These are chosen based on what your body needs that day, not used as a stand-alone treatment in place of the hands-on work and exercise that drive actual recovery.
Who Qualifies for Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy applies to a wide range of pain and mobility issues, from a recent injury to a condition that’s been building for months. Dr. Mason confirms the right approach during your evaluation. It’s commonly recommended for:
- Chronic back pain or low back pain
- Neck pain or shoulder pain limiting movement
- Plantar fasciitis and other foot or lower-limb pain
- Sports injuries or auto accident injuries needing structured rehab
- Recovery after surgery or an injury that’s limiting your movement
What Results Can You Expect?
Physical therapy is built to get you back to doing what you actually want to do, not just reduce pain in the moment. Patients typically see:
- A real return to your normal activities, work, or sport, back to the baseline you had before pain or injury got in the way
- Reduced pain and inflammation without relying on medication
- Improved mobility and flexibility through targeted stretching and strengthening
- Stronger muscles and joints that lower the risk of re-injury down the line
Does Physical Therapy Hurt?
Physical therapy shouldn’t be painful, though some mild soreness after stretching or strengthening exercises is normal, similar to how muscles feel after a workout. If an exercise or technique causes real pain rather than effort or mild discomfort, your therapist adjusts it. The goal is steady progress, not pushing through pain.
How Long Does Treatment Take?
It depends on what you’re being treated for. Many common strains and mobility issues call for one to two visits a week over four to six weeks, while recovery from surgery or a more complex injury can take longer. Dr. Mason builds your specific plan around your evaluation and adjusts it as your progress becomes clear, rather than handing out a fixed timeline up front.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, physical therapy shouldn’t be painful, though mild soreness after exercises is normal. If a technique causes real pain rather than effort or mild discomfort, your therapist adjusts it. Steady progress is the goal, not pushing through pain.
It depends on what’s being treated. Many common strains and mobility issues call for one to two visits a week over four to six weeks, while recovery from surgery or a complex injury can take longer.
Most health insurance plans are accepted, including Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, plus Medicare, auto accident, workers compensation, and personal injury claims. Dr. Mason is credentialed under Illinois Medicaid but not in-network with Medicaid managed care plans like BCBS Community Health, Meridian, or AmBetter. Staff verify benefits before treatment, at no charge.
An adjustment uses a quick, targeted force to restore joint motion, while physical therapy uses hands-on techniques and exercise over multiple sessions to rebuild strength, flexibility, and function. Dr. Mason often combines both when a patient’s condition calls for it.
Rebuild Strength and Mobility, and Return to Full Activity
Getting back to full strength after an injury, surgery, or ongoing pain takes more than rest. Physical therapy at MK Chiropractic is built around your specific evaluation and goals, so your plan targets what’s actually holding your recovery back. Reach out to schedule your evaluation and get started.