Lakeside Spine & Wellness
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Lakeside Spine & Wellness
Had enough of wrestling with pain? We're here to provide relief! Discover what sets our top-rated doctors apart in Chicago. Lakeside stands out as a clinic focused on patients, committed to delivering results through evidence-based treatments. Say goodbye to the standard 30-visit approach; we tailor care to you.
Served areas
  • Ravenswood, Andersonville, Lincoln Square, Uptown, Lakeview, Edgewater
Details
  • Year established: 2016
  • Employees: 11
  • Licensed
  • Insured
Associations and certifications
  • McKenzie Mechancial Diagnosis and Therapy
Payment methods
  • Cash, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments, Bank transfers, Financing available
Services
At Lakeside Spine & Wellness, our physicians utilize the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy to thoroughly assess, diagnose, and treat our patients. This method relies on the patient's response to specific joint movements at their maximum range to accurately pinpoint the issue. With an impressive 92% success rate, MDT effectively addresses various musculoskeletal concerns such as back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, knee pain, and even headaches. Additionally, common ailments like sciatica, sacroiliac joint pain, arthritis, degenerative disc disease, muscle spasms, and occasional numbness in the hands or feet are routinely addressed. If you're experiencing any of these conditions, an MDT assessment may offer the ideal solution for you!
At Lakeside, we specialize in rehabilitation and physical therapy, dedicated to returning individuals to optimal health post-illness, sports injuries, or surgery. Our comprehensive approach includes MDT assessments, muscle strengthening, balance exercises, targeted soft-tissue therapy, and personalized home exercise programs tailored to enhance recovery.
At Lakeside Spine and Wellness, our team, comprised of Dr. Andrew Kiper, Dr. Samuel Pare, Dr. Ivette Mendez, and Dr. Roman Lahr, utilizes Motion Palpation techniques to identify stiff joint segments suitable for Chiropractic Manipulation, also known as an 'adjustment.' Hyper-mobile joint segments, like the mid-cervical spine in many patients, typically don't require manipulation and can be effectively managed through MDT or other exercises.
Myofascial release and massage therapy focus on the body's fascia, aiming to alleviate restrictions. Practitioners employ various techniques, such as using thumbs, knuckles, or tools, to gradually stretch the tight fascia with moderate pressure. Direct myofascial release involves stretching and elongating the fascia or mobilizing adhesive tissues to prompt structural changes. Practitioners meticulously navigate through the layers of fascia until they reach deep tissues. In contrast, the indirect method involves a gentler approach, allowing the fascia to unwind naturally with minimal pressure. This gentle traction generates heat and boosts blood flow, activating the body's self-correcting mechanisms, ultimately reducing pain and enhancing overall body function.
Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles into strategic points on your skin. A cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine, it's predominantly used for pain relief. Today, it's gaining recognition for promoting overall health, especially in stress management. According to traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture aims to restore balance to the body's energy flow, known as chi or qi, by stimulating specific points along meridian pathways.
Reviews (12)
Aaron Corbett
Aaron Corbett
Mar 10, 2024
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I had an incredible experience working with Dr. Roman, Ken, and all of the others at Lakeside Spine and Wellness. The whole staff really cares about treating your pain and is focused on teaching you self-reliance as efficiently as possible. They have a really great way of approaching treatment. Can't say enough good things about this place!
Dahazee Flores
Dahazee Flores
Feb 28, 2024
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I had a great experience with Dr. Mendez! She's so friendly and caring. She worked with me on my chronic back pain, and the adjustments and take-home exercises have made a big difference. She even evaluated my weightlifting form to see how that might have been contributing, which was SO helpful. She prescribed some massages with Ken too, and he was fantastic! The front desk staff are also very nice and helpful. Would definitely recommend Lakeside for chiropractic care!
Joe
Joe
Jan 26, 2024
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Dr Pare is the best! He works with you one-on-one to create a custom treatment plan and make sure you actually feel good and better. Also all the staff are wonderful. 5 star!
Leonard Mayersky
Leonard Mayersky
Dec 06, 2023
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Roman Lahr has helped me out tremendously. He is not your typical, crack you back several times and send you on your way chiropractor. He makes a game plan on your needs and recovery. The goal for Roman is to make you better and not keep you coming back. What I do love about the office is there are individual rooms so you're not exposed to dozens of people walking around while your'e getting treatment.
Ryan Stevens
Ryan Stevens
Nov 08, 2023
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Dr. Kiper and his team are efficient, friendly and very effective. They surpassed my expectations in terms of how fast my hip and elbow pain were resolved. Highly recommend!
Hannah Letchinger
Hannah Letchinger
Nov 02, 2023
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I'm sad I'm finished with my treatment, I enjoyed working with Dr. Ivette Mendez so much! I went in with concerns about my jaw and at the end I have no more pain and a series of exercises that will help keep me pain free moving ahead.
Jenn
Jenn
Mar 14, 2023
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I can't say about Dr. Kiper or Dr. Mendez! Neck pain-gone! Back pain- gone! I thought I had hip issues, I had been to an Ortho who told me I would need them replaced one day- a simple stretch fixed me! This place doesn't make you come for 100 visits or even 10, their goal is to get you better & out! I love them & highly recommend!; I also love Ken, the masseuse on staff!
Kira Lentino
Kira Lentino
Dec 16, 2022
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I have been to many different chiropractors and physical therapists for shoulder, neck and back pain. Those have consisted of many different exercises with overwhelming and difficult to understand language and no maintenance plan for after treatment. After going to Dr. Kiper, I finally feel like I've found what I've been looking for in a doctor! Since the beginning of my treatment, him and his team have been extremely supportive, helpful, and most importantly, provided me with tools to use in my own time for pain relief and maintenance.

I started treatment unable to move my neck fully in any direction and left feeling much more comfortable and hopeful. I am so thankful to have come across Dr. Kiper's office and his team, and can't thank them enough for being a positive space in a healthcare system that could use more of places like Lakeside Wellness!
Angelina Yousif
Angelina Yousif
Sep 05, 2022
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I recommend this place if you're looking for a chiropractor. Dr. Koch was very easy to speak to and he explained things very well so I could understand what's going on. He helped manage my pain A LOT with the different instructions and tools he gave me. I had tried a couple ways to manage my pain before with PT and a different chiropractor but they all felt so rushed. Dr. Koch asked questions and didn't rush anything.

He was a big help! Dr. Cook also gave great massages and he made the area feel really comfortable. Everyone at the front desk was very welcoming too! There's really no better place but Lakeside Spine & Wellness
Kelly Murray
Kelly Murray
Aug 06, 2022
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I loved my experience with Lakeside Spine and Wellness! I went in for neck pain and Dr. Mendez gave me a high level of care, coaching me through the tough moments and always showing the utmost dedication to helping me get better. She gave me exercises that released a lot of tension in my neck, jaw and upper back. With the help of some adjustments, I feel like I have a new jaw and more mobility in my neck than I had experienced in years. I love that the treatment was so dynamic - it included adjustments, massage, acupuncture, cupping and muscle rehab. Thank you Lakeside, and Dr. Mendez!
Rae Kristine Bernardo
Rae Kristine Bernardo
Aug 05, 2022
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As someone who hesitated so much of going to a chiropractor, I'm glad Lakeside Spine and Wellness was recommended to me! It was such a great experience working with Dr Kiper and trainers Isaac and Shane. They were all supportive, honest, and very accommodating to what I was only capable of. I was also direct about not being able to get the massage, and Dr Kiper was very understanding about it, so I did a dry needling session instead and 10/10 would recommend it! And the front desk ladies, Hannah and Catherine, were always so welcoming! 10/10 Great place and great staff!
Ella Wang
Ella Wang
Feb 17, 2022
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Strongly recommended if you have any issues with your neck, shoulder, and back! I had a magrine from neck pain and went to Dr. Kiper. He has made a personlized 2-month treatment for me and in the end, my magrine disappered and my neck is mostly recovered! The treatment includes massages and I have specialist Ken for it. He is very professional and always listen to clients' needs before starting. Great people and professional team!