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Action’s Favorite Things: Our Top Feel-Good Treatments of the Year

Move over crew socks and Home Depot gift cards—this year’s real favorite things are all about feeling better, moving better, and living with less pain. At Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center in Naperville, our “favorite things” list is packed with treatments that our patients (and our docs) can’t stop raving about. From powerhouse combos to high-tech healing, here are the all-stars that people saying, “Wow… it feels good to get some action.” 😉

Chiropractic Adjustments + ART: The Power Couple

If our clinic had a red-carpet power couple, it’s not Sam and Jason, it would be the combo of chiropractic adjustments and Active Release Techniques (ART).

Adjustments help restore motion to stiff, irritated joints, while ART chases down those tight, overworked muscles and fascia that make you feel knotted up like Christmas lights in July. Together, they’re like hitting the reset button on your body—freeing up stuck areas, improving movement, and helping you walk out feeling aligned, looser, and just a little more “ahhhh.” It’s the go-to favorite for desk workers, weekend warriors, and serious athletes alike.

We have been Naperville’s destination for Active Release Technique for over 13 years and have been breaking up scar tissue and creating mobility with rave reviews.

Dry Needling: Tiny Needles, Big Relief

Dry needling is that unexpectedly perfect gift you didn’t know you needed. Using a thin, sterile needle, we target trigger points in angry muscles to help them finally relax and “let go.” Patients often describe it as a deep, internal stretch they could never quite get with foam rolling or stretching alone.

It’s especially helpful for stubborn pain, tight knots, and overuse injuries that just won’t quit. Think of it as a behind-the-scenes hero on our “favorite things” list—subtle, precise, and incredibly effective.We love to use dry needling on stubborn knots in the shoulders, hamstrings, glutes, and SI joint. It works really good on plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy and carpal tunnel.

Compression Boots: Your Legs’ VIP Lounge

Compression boots are basically a spa day for your legs. Slide in, sit back, and let rhythmic compression flush out soreness and stiffness from your calves and quads, all while you watch some TV or relax in the dark of the recovery room. 

Whether you’ve just crushed a workout, stood on your feet all day, or simply want to recover like a pro athlete, this is the recovery tool that feels as good as it is good for you. Patients love how light their legs feel afterward—like you traded in cinder blocks for clouds. Definitely a repeat favorite.

I love putting these on a few hours after a tough leg day. After 10 minutes, I don’t feel sore the next day at all!

 

Shockwave Therapy: The “Let’s Fix This” Favorite

When it comes to stubborn, chronic issues—like plantar fasciitis, tendinopathies, or that spot that has been nagging you for months—shockwave therapy is our no-nonsense, “let’s fix this” favorite.

It’s like a jackhammer for tight tissue using acoustic waves to stimulate blood flow and jump-start your body’s natural healing response in those tough, irritated tissues. I’m going to behonest, It’s not a fluffy treatment—it’s more like the tough-love friend who tells you the truth and helps you get better faster. For many patients, it’s the game-changer that finally moves the needle on long-standing pain.

I have used shockwave on a nagging wrist injury and a quad strain I got from playing basketball. It was definitely an exercise in toughness, but you can’t argue with the results.

Cold Laser Therapy: Gentle Light, Serious Support

Cold laser therapy is the quiet, elegant favorite on our list. There’s no heat, no discomfort—just specific wavelengths of light aimed at the area that needs help.

In technical terms it’s called photobiomobulation. This light energy supports cellular repair, circulation, and tissue healing, making it a great teammate for sprains, strains, inflammation, and post-injury recovery. It’s the kind of treatment that feels almost too gentle to be powerful, but the results tell a different story. Think of it as a high-tech, healing spotlight focused exactly where your body needs it most.

I have use cold laser on arthritic joints and herniated discs and am always lit up by how good it works.

Ready to Try Action’s Favorite Things for Yourself?

You don’t have to wait for a TV giveaway to experience these favorites—you just have to book online at Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center. Whether you’re chasing a PR, trying to keep up with your kids, or just tired of feeling stiff and sore, we’ll help you choose the right combination of treatments for your body and your goals.

Ready to feel what all the fuss is about?

Schedule an appointment today and find out why our patients say, “It feels good to get some action.”

Dr. Norgaard’s first exposure to chiropractic was when he was a high school football player at Neuqua Valley in Naperville, Illinois. Nagging injuries led him to Action Chiropractic and Dr. Durnas. He was amazed with the results he got and knew that the treatments provided at Action Chiropractic were the best way to address his ailments.
After high school, Dr. Norgaard left Naperville and attended Central College in Pella, Iowa. While at Central, he majored in biology and played football, further piquing his interest in sports injuries and how to treat them. When he wasn’t in the classroom or on the football field, Dr. Norgaard spent his time volunteering at hospitals, and at various clinics. This is when he really developed a passion for helping people get better.
His experiences as an athlete, chiropractic patient, and volunteer shaped his decision to become a chiropractor.
After graduating from Central, Dr. Norgaard continued his education at Palmer College of Chiropractic.
While at Palmer, Dr. Norgaard took several extracurricular courses focusing on spinal diagnosis and therapy, soft tissue care, and diagnosis and treatment of the extremities. He completed a 4-month internship with Dr. Durnas at Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center and further developed his skills as a physician.
He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Palmer in October of 2021 and received the Academic Excellence Award.
After graduation, Dr. Norgaard joined the team at Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center. He currently resides in the Naperville area with his wife, Shannon, son, Parker, and dog, Alby.
“I chose to become a chiropractor because I was helped by chiropractic. I was in such discomfort it took me over 3 minutes to put on my socks. After seeing a chiropractor, and regaining the ability to tie my shoes, I realized that taking loads of NSAIDs did not address the fact that there was something causing the pain. The more I learned about it, I found that Chiropractic doesn’t just hide symptoms, like I was trying to do with pills, it fixes the origin of the problem.”
Dr. Durnas graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology and Bachelors of Arts degree in Chemistry. After graduation he worked in research and development for 3 years and dabbled in powerlifting and professional wrestling. That’s what lead him to chiropractic school. While at Palmer College of Chiropractic, he focused on learning how to best help the athlete. He took several extracurricular courses on how to address soft tissue injuries, how to adjust extremities, and how to better manage sports injuries. He graduated in June of 2012, where we were the Palmer Clinical Excellence Award winner and a keynote speaker at commencement.
In 2019, Dr. Durnas earned his Diplomate from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)®. He is only the 427th chiropractor in history to earn this designation, and only the 6th recipient in the history of Illinois. He completed over 300 hours of classroom and online courses focusing on in depth on the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries, concussions, and emergency procedures, and had over 100 on the field hours with athletes that ranged from cross fitters, professional and high school football players, professional BMX and Motocross riders, triathletes, and runners. Dr. Durnas passed a 6-part practical exam and a 250 question Board exam and contributed a case study involving nerve damage in a professional athlete following a hit to the shoulder.