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Balanced Flow Physical therapy built like personal training. The 2XPT Approach.
đź“ŤBucktown, Chicago

Dr. Hertsberg and Dr. Lee offer the best of holistic and conservative treatment options in their clinic to relieve pain, speed healing and increase performance.

10/21/2026

Want to know what’s causing your shoulder pain? The answer starts with understanding your history, what you’ve tried, and how you move.

A thorough functional evaluation helps guide the next steps instead of making promises before the facts are clear. Good care starts with asking the right questions.

10/20/2026

A hip drop during a single-leg squat can be a sign to work on hip control. Progress from side-lying exercises to standing, single-leg training, then retest in 3 weeks.

10/19/2026

Four buckets matter: strength, cardio, mobility, and balance. Each plays a different role in how you age and function.

Prioritize strength and cardiovascular fitness, but don’t neglect the mobility and balance that help you stay independent.

10/18/2026

The key to the clam exercise isn't how high your knee lifts—it's whether you can keep your pelvis steady.

Start with the basic version, then progress as your control improves. Aim for 10 reps, 3 sets, 3 times per week, adjusting to your ability and symptoms.

Want help working on pain and mobility? Comment RESET to learn more about the 6 Week Pain and Mobility Reset.

10/17/2026

Hearing a click or pop in your knee doesn't automatically mean something is wrong.

Joint noises are common and often harmless when they occur without pain or changes in function. But if clicking comes with pain, swelling, locking, or reduced movement, it's worth getting checked.

Your body is adaptable, but symptoms deserve attention when they change.

10/16/2026

A hip hinge means sending your hips back—not simply bending down.

Use a wall to practice the movement, then a dowel to check your spinal position. Once the pattern feels controlled, gradually add weight while keeping the same form.

Build the movement first. Add weight when you're ready.

Comment RESET to learn more about the 6 Week Pain and Mobility Reset.

10/15/2026

The words we use to describe pain matter—but they don't determine what happens next.

A 2026 qualitative study explored how people living with chronic pain understand their experiences, including the language used to describe the condition.

“Chronic” describes persistent pain. It doesn't automatically mean the pain can never improve, and experiencing pain isn't a failure of mindset.

Your current experience isn't necessarily your lifelong prognosis.

Research DOI: 10.1177/23743735261458016

10/14/2026

The place it hurts isn't always the source.

Referred pain can be felt in an area different from its origin. That's why evaluating pain involves more than focusing only on where it hurts. Scans are useful, but results should be considered alongside symptoms and a clinical assessment.

A clean scan doesn't mean your pain isn't real.

Comment RESET to learn more about the 6 Week Pain and Mobility Reset.

10/13/2026

When pain makes movement difficult, being told to move more can sound frustrating. But movement isn't necessarily about ignoring pain.

A 2026 review discusses how movement-based therapies may influence inflammation and pain pathways while supporting function. The goal is appropriate, manageable movement—not simply pushing through symptoms.

Research DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2026.03.003
PMID: 42379690

10/12/2026

Forearms coming off the wall during a wall angel? Your upper-back mobility may be part of the picture.

Controlled thoracic extensions over a foam roller can help you work on upper-back movement. Afterward, retest the wall angel using the same position and contact points to see whether anything changes.

For structured support, comment RESET to get details about the 6 Week Pain and Mobility Reset.

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2325 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL
60647

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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+13126260313

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