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Massage Therapy

Massage therapy in Lake Forest & Highland Park

Our licensed massage therapists provide therapeutic massage to reduce pain, improve circulation around injuries and restore function. With massage therapy, we can relieve pain, rehabilitate sports injuries, reduce stress, increase relaxation, address anxiety and depression and aid general wellness. You should know that there are about 80 different types or styles of massage with a wide variety of pressures, movements and techniques. Styles include gentle Swedish massage, deep-tissue massage, sports massage and Shiatsu massage.

Swedish massage involves long, soft, kneading strokes as well as light, rhythmic, tapping strokes on topmost layers of muscles. We combine this with movement of joints. By relieving muscle tension, Swedish massage can be relaxing and energizing, and it may help after you’ve been injured.

Deep-tissue massage is best for painful, stiff “trouble spots” on your body. We use slow, deliberate strokes that focus pressure on muscles, tendons or other tissues deep under your skin. Though less rhythmic than other types of massage, deep-tissue massage may relieve chronic patterns of tension and help with muscular injuries such as back sprains.

Sports massage uses various approaches to assist athletes in training before, during or after competition. We also use it to increase flexibility and help prevent injuries. It’s also helpful for muscle strains, facilitating improved healing after a sports injury.

Shiatsu massage is a Japanese technique involving finger pressure. The therapist applies varied, rhythmic pressure to certain precise points on the body. Called acupressure points, these are believed to be important for flow of the body’s vital energy, which is called chi. Shiatsu massage can help relieve blockages at acupressure points.

Therapeutic massage involves pressing, rubbing or manipulating muscles and other soft tissues with hands and fingers. Sometimes we even use our forearms, elbows or feet. A massage therapist may use long, smooth strokes or short, percussive strokes as well as oils and lotions. Therapeutic massage can last from five minutes to two hours.

Discover outstanding pain relief and a wide variety of therapies. Schedule an appointment by calling our office at 847.432.4077 (Highland Park) or using our Request an Appointment form. We also welcome patients from Fort Sheridan, Deerfield and neighboring areas.

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What our patients are saying

North Shore, Dr. J and the staff were great. I started out with a pinched cervical nerve which was causing extreme pain and numbness in my arm. Surgery had been ruled out by the neurosurgeon after an MRI. My physical recommended a regimen of physical therapy which I undertook with NorthShore in November. At that time I had consistent pain in the range of 8-9 out of 10. I had trouble sleeping, driving and performing most normal daily activities due to the constant pain. I have now been through two series of physical therapy sessions with North Shore over a couple of months and the pain and numbness are completely gone. Based on my experience I would highly recommend North Shore for physical therapy treatment and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful as a bonus! Jon Heintzelman

Jonathan Heintzelman

All aspects of the rehab program were done with professionalism. Intake evaluation, exercise program, massage therapy and exit evaluation were all excellent and yielded excellent results for me. All of the staff are friendly and efficient. Dr. Johnson, Jeannette, Cyprian and Mary are friendly and make an otherwise difficult experience much more tolerable. I have gone to them on two occasions over the last several years for different injuries and, in both instances, my problems were resolved. I highly recommend them.

Lee Eddy

I was a patient 6 years ago, with lower back pain and herniation. My PT was excellent and I was back to exercise and resolution of pain and herniation. Recently I have had hip pain and and tingling down my leg. My evaluation with DR Johnson was very thorough and spot on. The PT with Dre was incredible. I am now pain free with a resolution of the tingling as well. I will definitely return for any future problems that may arise!

Barbara Bank