Evolve Chiropractic of McHenry — Local services in McHenry

Evolve in McHenry was recommended by my neighbor, and I saw some videos on FaceBook. Dr. Craig had a video on “living with a chiropractor” that was not only funny, but also informative, yet helpful in creating healthy habits to perform daily. For me personally, it is just taking that first step going to ANY doctor to feel better. I usually feel helpless. It was so easy, I clicked on to set up an appointment on the FaceBook Ad and I had an evaluation with Dr. Jeff a few days later. (I have NO computer skills, so if I can do this… anyone can!) When I went in, I was desperate. Not only do I suffer from neck, back, and hip pain, I was struggling to walk. I experienced bad headaches, and suffer from Long Term Covid symptoms of exhaustion and fatigue. Basically, I’m a blob and a hot mess. Also, I am a youth football coach, and it was becoming impossible for me to perform my coaching duties without getting any relief. I was helpless because I couldn’t stand for more than a few minutes without having to sit. I’m also a Chicago Bears Season Ticket Holder (and Blackhawks) and was finding that tailgating for several hours (I’m the Chef) was extremely difficult; but walking to Soldier Field due to the long distance from the parking lots to the stadium were growing impossible for me. I needed help! Dr. Jeff put together a plan for me. He carefully explained what they could do to get me relief, but also to work towards long term goals. I’m “ALL IN!” The changes in my body have been dramatic. Some of the tasks when I started were nearly impossible for me to do. I had no range of motion in my neck and standing and walking were agonizing. But encouragement from all the girls on Staff, and both Dr. Jeff & Dr. Craig’s adjustments have been life changing for me. I walk with much more confidence and pace. The key word here, is that I can “walk”. My headaches have been dramatically improved. Chronic fatigue, or what I call my “Covid naps” have declined, and the exhaustion symptoms diminished. It is hard to describe to anyone what I go through on a daily basis, and I get very emotional when I talk about how much better I feel and look. I do the work! I work extremely hard per their guidance, and it shows. The office is so friendly, and fun! Laughter is constant and abundant. They all make you feel so welcome when you are there. So refreshing, and I look forward to going to my appointments. I’m so excited to see how I feel when I complete my journey which I’ve just begun only a few weeks ago, and look forward to develop my next steps. They got me back on the gridiron where I love to be. I couldn’t be any more ecstatic. To all of you there at the McHenry office… a heartfelt “Thank...

This review comes a bit early in my journey but I’ll be happy to update again at the end. I have been terrified of chiropractors since I was a child. Not for any rational reason or through experience but rather a one off story on the news about a person that was left paralyzed a visit to the chiropractor and that story took root in my head. Child me fossilized that horrific headline and never bothered to consider the details of that story or look into it later. If you’re hesitant about visiting the chiropractor I would encourage you to give a visit to Evolve. No one laughed at my silly fears or judged me for having them. From the very first visit you are handled with care and patience. On my second visit I was greeted by name…I’ll give you a moment to pick your jaw up off the floor because as simple as that kindness may be where does that happen anymore? The entire team makes your visit relaxing, they want to help and can chat with you like an old friend while doing so. They understand when you’re hurting and when your body has limits and can’t perform as well as the previous day through all your exercise/therapy. BUT I WILL TELL YOU THIS (and so will the entire team): You’re only going to get out what you put in. I’m coming up on my 6th visit and I have pushed myself each time to try and do as much as I can, to get the most out of my time there. Your body can be crackled up, thrown against the wall, steamrolled or whatever…but if you’re just there to get your back cracked? The pain is going to come back. You’re always going to be fighting to get through folding a single load of laundry without your back pain. You’re going to struggle with your knees up and down the stairs forever. Getting out of bed in the morning is still going to be painful because you’re not giving your body the support it needs. SIX VISITS…..the knee pain that flared up from an old injury and has been bugging me since August has significantly improved. I went from not being able to sit and stand comfortably for more than 10 minutes to feeling like an almost normal person again. I’m moving up and down stairs easier. I’m so excited for what is to come. It’s in the name, it’s time to EVOLVE and become a better, healthier, happier you. My long list of aches, pains and complaints is longer than what I’ve given you here, to spare your sanity. Things you’d never think are correlating with your spine will shock you and so will the improvement as you continue...

I have always been skeptical when it comes to chiropractic care, and it always frightened me. After years of dealing with both back and neck pain, and trying every type of medical treatment and therapy out there, I decided to try chiropractic care. I met the McHenry staff in early May of 2023. Everyone there was super friendly, down to Earth, and professional. They were able to answer all of my questions and explain everything in detail from my assessment process to the insurance billing. Dr. Jeff explained everything that had been causing my neck and back issues, and how to correct them. We went over my care plan and he also explained to me that these conditions do exist and it was not just in my head. Those words alone meant the world to me and I nearly broke into tears. For a long time, I was either discredited by doctors because of my age at the time I was starting to have old injuries resurface. Once I got a little older I was overly prescribed medications for my aches and pains, when other treatments seemed to not work. I also met with Dr. Craig who also treated me with the same utmost care as Dr. Jeff. I trust both of their abilities, judgments, and practice. Bit by bit I am feeling better with my continued care at Evolve Chiropractic in McHenry, and with practice at modifying behavior such as not sitting hunched over for hours. The staff here changed my belief in the Chiropractor practice for the better. The staff always makes me feel comfortable, and everyone has a positive attitude. There are only a couple of things I would change. One would be my skeptical view of Chiropractic methods. Two, I wish I would have signed up sooner! Thank you everyone at McHenry Evolve for improving my health and...