Lakeside Spine & Wellness
Chiropractor in Chicago, IL
If you're weary of grappling with pain, we're here to assist! Discover why our physicians are top-rated and highly sought after across Chicago. Lakeside is a patient-centric, results-oriented clinic dedicated to evidence-based care. We're not your run-of-the-mill 30-visit, quick-fix treatment center.
Areas Served
- Ravenswood Andersonville Lincoln Square Uptown Lakeview Edgewater
Business Details
- Licensed and insured
Professional Associations & Certifications
- McKenzie Mechancial Diagnosis and Therapy
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Products & Services
The McKenzie Method
read moreAt Lakeside Spine & Wellness, our medical professionals utilize the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy for comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of all our patients. MDT relies on assessing the patient's symptom response to specific joint movements, ensuring a highly dependable process. With a remarkable success rate of 92% across various musculoskeletal conditions, including back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, knee pain, and headaches, MDT stands out. Additionally, it effectively addresses concerns like sciatica, sacroiliac joint pain, arthritis, degenerative disc disease, muscle spasms, and occasional numbness in the hands or feet. If you're experiencing any such issues, an MDT assessment could be the ideal solution for you!
Physical Therapy / Rehabilitation
read moreRehabilitation and physical therapy focus on restoring optimal health and functionality post-illness, sports-related injuries, or surgical procedures. At Lakeside, our rehabilitation program entails a comprehensive MDT evaluation, muscle reinforcement, balance training, targeted soft-tissue therapy, and personalized home exercise regimens to expedite recovery.
Chiropractic Adjustments
read moreChiropractic Manipulation, also known as an adjustment, has consistently demonstrated its safety and effectiveness in treating various musculoskeletal conditions. At Lakeside Spine and Wellness, Dr. Andrew Kiper, Dr. Samuel Pare, Dr. Ivette Mendez, and Dr. Roman Lahr utilize Motion Palpation techniques to pinpoint hypo-mobile (stiff) joint segments suitable for manipulation. Hyper-mobile (excessive movement) joint segments, like the mid-cervical spine in many patients, typically don't require manipulation and can be effectively managed with MDT or other exercises.
Therapeutic Massage
read moreMyofascial release and massage therapy target the body's restricted fascia, employing various techniques like thumb, knuckle, elbow pressure, or specialized tools to gradually stretch the tight fascia with a controlled force. Direct myofascial release aims to alter the myofascial structures through stretching, elongating the fascia, or mobilizing adhesive tissues. Practitioners navigate slowly through the layers of fascia until reaching deep tissues. Conversely, the indirect method involves gentle stretching with minimal pressure, allowing the fascia to naturally release tension. This gentle traction prompts increased blood flow and warmth in the area, facilitating the body's innate ability to self-correct, relieving pain, and restoring optimal functionality.
Dry Needling / Acupuncture
read moreAcupuncture involves the insertion of thin needles into strategic points on your skin, a practice central to traditional Chinese medicine. Primarily used for pain management, it's now embraced for holistic wellness, particularly stress relief. According to Chinese medicine, acupuncture aims to rebalance the body's energy flow, known as chi or qi, by stimulating specific points along meridian pathways.
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Dl Adams
Feb 26, 2024
I love Dr. Mendez! She is very in tune to my needs. The cupping needling she does has been a great help.
Jennifer Eicher
Feb 17, 2024
Dr Pare has been a favorite for years! He is so knowledgeable and helpful in not only adjusting but sharing overall well being tips to keep me healthy and my body working at peak levels.
Itoji Kawasaki
Jan 30, 2024
My provider, Dr. Parr, listens to me and willingly work with me. He has been very helpful to remedy my pains and aches. Highly recommend him.
Eric Mascara
Jan 23, 2024
I was already very happy with this place, but they have gone above and beyond to help me overcome my injury (Dr. Pare and Dr. Mendez in particular). I appreciate that they use a holistic model and take the time to make sure you're getting what you need. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, collaboration between providers to help address my injury from all angles (needling, PT, massage), easy to schedule, clean office
Eyal Feldman
Jan 03, 2024
Lakeside Wellness is the best wellness facility I have been to in years. Dr. Kiper is a miracle worker and the massage I got was transformative.
Leonard Mayersky
Dec 06, 2023
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.
Shai Andrew Garcia
Oct 10, 2023
The Dr. Pare and the Team at Lakeside are truly world class. From prompt scheduling to really thoughtful follow up, the team has really made what seemed to be an agonizing AC joint separation recovery- a smooth, painless and speedy one. High recommend and can't say enough praises about Dr. Pare! The relatable, down to other, and direct patient care is exactly what everyone needs in a doc!
Ignacio
Sep 30, 2023
Really nice experience. I went in after a couple of years of neck and back pain and Dr. Roman helped me get much better. Now I know what to do to prevent it and what type of exercises I can do to ease the pain when it gets back. I will definitely recommend Lakeside Spine and I will be coming back in the future.
Queen Oden
Jul 23, 2023
It was an absolute pleasure working with Dr. Pare, he was incredibly informative and patient! I would definitely love to work with him again! The whole staff at Lakeside is very sweet, and always helpful to the fullest degree! Thank you all so much for the incredible experience!
Matthew Henties
Jul 08, 2023
They really helped! I was in excruciating pain in April. I was given a clear plan with goals that I focused on throughout the 6 weeks I went here. I continue to do exercises and premtive care to ensure the pain doesn't return. The Lakeside team really cares about their customers and would highly recommend anyone who is looking to improve their pain to go here!
Abbey Gartee
May 20, 2023
I decided to come to this location based off of pure reviews and I was very happy that I did. I came in with shoulder pain which caused me the inability to turn my head to the left or right without pain. The doctors listen to me, provided me exercises to do at home as well as the usual adjustments. Happy to have exercises provided so that I can do my own maintenance in between sessions.
I was also recommended to see their massage therapist which I was also a stellar experience and I almost fell asleep on the table. After my suggested regime with the office I can now say that I am pain-free and they were also able to help me through some of my discomfort not only with my shoulder and neck but also I came to discover some discomfort in my hips and my wrist and I'm happy to say I no longer have pain in those areas either.
Of all the chiropractors I've seen in my life as well as massage therapist I can't recommend this location enough, The team here is stellar not only the doctors, the therapists, but also the reception team everyone is extremely nice and courteous.
I was also recommended to see their massage therapist which I was also a stellar experience and I almost fell asleep on the table. After my suggested regime with the office I can now say that I am pain-free and they were also able to help me through some of my discomfort not only with my shoulder and neck but also I came to discover some discomfort in my hips and my wrist and I'm happy to say I no longer have pain in those areas either.
Of all the chiropractors I've seen in my life as well as massage therapist I can't recommend this location enough, The team here is stellar not only the doctors, the therapists, but also the reception team everyone is extremely nice and courteous.
Sami Ari
Nov 28, 2022
TL;DR: stop reading reviews and make an appointment already, you won't have any regrets. Went to Lakeside after I complained (few times) to my trainer (Hi QHB!) about IT band pain and she recommended them. During my first appointment and within 15 minutes, Dr. Pare decided that my leg pain was due to something wrong with my lower back/spine. I thought he was crazy. MY BACK ISN'T THE PROBLEM SIR!
Five minutes later he had me do a stretch targeting my lower back and *magic*. the pain subsided significantly. From that day forward, I've nicknamed him the wizard. In the following weeks, he helped me establish better form and breathing practices while focusing on healing my spine. I cannot compliment his professionalism, humility, knowledge and care, enough.
At some point I thought I tore a muscle during a workout and sent him a note. Within a short time he replied with questions to learn more to better understand what happened and how to solve for it (and it wasn't even part of why I was going to Lakeside!). Eight weeks later, I can confidently say that I not only healed my lower back but gained great knowledge on how to proactively ensure that it doesn't happen again.
Aside from Dr Pare, every staff member went above and beyond to help with any questions I had: Catherine and Clay helped me sort out billing issues, scheduling, etc. and Ken made sure that he connected with Dr Pare (and me) before any massages so that he's working on the right part of the body. Can't sing enough praises to Dr. Pare and rest of Lakeside team. Thank you!
Five minutes later he had me do a stretch targeting my lower back and *magic*. the pain subsided significantly. From that day forward, I've nicknamed him the wizard. In the following weeks, he helped me establish better form and breathing practices while focusing on healing my spine. I cannot compliment his professionalism, humility, knowledge and care, enough.
At some point I thought I tore a muscle during a workout and sent him a note. Within a short time he replied with questions to learn more to better understand what happened and how to solve for it (and it wasn't even part of why I was going to Lakeside!). Eight weeks later, I can confidently say that I not only healed my lower back but gained great knowledge on how to proactively ensure that it doesn't happen again.
Aside from Dr Pare, every staff member went above and beyond to help with any questions I had: Catherine and Clay helped me sort out billing issues, scheduling, etc. and Ken made sure that he connected with Dr Pare (and me) before any massages so that he's working on the right part of the body. Can't sing enough praises to Dr. Pare and rest of Lakeside team. Thank you!
Key People
Dr. Andrew Kiper
Owner / Clinic Director / Chiropractic Physician / Webster Certread moreAndrew Kiper (founder of Lakeside Spine & Wellness) moved to Chicago in 2001 from Bloomington, IL to attend Columbia College. He majored in TV/Film production with a minor in American Sign Language. While working in the film and television industry he began to have neck pain for no apparent reason. After months of chronic pain, headaches and muscle stiffness, he was introduced to Chiropractic medicine. Growing up in a family that relied strictly on traditional Western medicine, he was a bit unsure if Chiropractic or conservative care of any kind would work for him. After three visits with his new Chiropractor, the pain had completely vanished and he felt better than ever before! He was immediately drawn to the profession and within a few weeks had decided to leave his job and go back to school to become a Chiropractor himself! In school, he soon realized he had a natural ability and passion for helping people suffering with any type of pain find lasting relief without the need for endless care.