Bad Posture can ‘Sneak Up’ as Shoulder Pain as You Age

Shoulder pain in older adults often appears suddenly, as if caused by a sudden trauma or injury. But for many, says Chicago physical therapist Dr. Marc Gregory Guillen, shoulder injuries are often the result of musculoskeletal conditions directly associated with aging and, more specifically, weakening posture. “Some people may think ‘I must have slept wrong’ […]

Parent Tip: Active Kids Become Healthy Adults

With child obesity still an epidemic in the U.S. and reams of research showing both the immediate and long-term benefits of youth exercise, it’s the duty of parents today to make movement and activity a part of kids’ lifestyles, says Chicago physical therapist Dr. Marc Gregory Guillen. And the first step in teaching kids to […]