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Welcome Jennifer Hinchley MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Jennifer Hinchley MSN, APRN, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She earned her Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing degrees from Chamberlain University where she graduated with honors, Magna cum laude.

Jennifer has over eight years of nursing experience in various settings including the emergency room, immediate care center, oncology, and pediatrics. After furthering her career by obtaining an advanced degree as a Nurse Practitioner, she has worked within the orthopedic and spine specialties before joining the team at Gateway. She also enjoys teaching and mentoring in her role as a Clinical Professor at Chamberlain University.

Gateway Spine & Pain Physicians are proud to announce their new Online Patient Portal!

HealthCare Support Portal facilitates better communication with your physician’s office by providing convenient 24×7 access from the comfort and privacy of your own home or office.

Dr. John Hong featured in Advocate Healthcare Health e-News

Dr. John Hong, a pain management specialist at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Ill, says there appears to anecdotally be a link between pain level and changes in the weather for his patients.

Dr. John Hong featured in Advocate Healthcare Health e-News: Why is chronic pain so difficult to treat?

Chronic pain is a silent, invisible disease that wrecks havoc on more than 100 million people in the U.S.

Dr. John Hong, a pain management specialist at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Ill, says chronic pain has become a public health issue, as more Americans suffer from it than diabetes, cancer and heart disease combined.

Chronic Pain: Defined, Diagnosed and Diminished

An interview with Interventional Pain Specialist, Dr. John Hong.

Can you describe chronic pain?

Dr. Hong: Chronic pain is pain that persists beyond the usual time frame for healing, typically more than 2-3 months.

Dr. Hong named Medical Director of Pain Management at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Illinois, has appointed Dr. John K. Hong the Medical Director of Inpatient and Outpatient Pain Management.

Gateway Spine & Pain Physicians relocate and expand Hinsdale and Downers Grove offices.

“The relocation into our new offices reflects our continued commitment at Gateway Spine & Pain Physicians to provide accessible, convenient care for patients in Hinsdale, Downers Grove, and surrounding communities. We are excited that our expanded hours will allow us to better serve the growing needs at these locations,” stated Dr. John Hong, M.D., founder and President of Gateway Spine & Pain Physicians.

Dr. Hong in the News

Gateway Spine & Pain Physicians is featured in the Chicago Tribune educational insert on brain and spine health.

New Procedures

Intrathecal baclofen drug delivery to treat spasticity is now being performed through Gateway Spine & Pain Physicians.

Gateway Spine & Pain Physicians earns AAAASF accreditation for patient safety

Bolingbrook, IL — Gateway Spine & Pain Physicians in Bolingbrook, IL has demonstrated its commitment to patient safety by gaining accreditation from the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF). AAAASF is celebrating its 35th year of promoting the highest quality patient safety in the ambulatory surgery setting (office-based or outpatient), as well as rehabilitation and outpatient therapy agencies and rural health clinics.

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Why Do I Have Back Pain From Sitting Too Long, And What Do I Do About It?

April 24, 2023

Why Do I Have Back Pain From Sitting Too Long, And What Do I Do About It? It’s true that when you sit for a long time, you can experience lower back pain. This can cause debilitating effects on your lifestyle, ranging from personal to professional effects. But a natural question is, “why does my back hurt when I sit?” So in this article, let’s discuss the various causes of lower back pain from sitting too much. We’ll also cover how to relieve lower back pain from sitting. That way, you can make the right lifestyle choices and receive the proper treatment to resolve your issues. What Is Lower Back Pain? Lower back pain is when the vertebrae designated L1

Can Stress Cause Neck Pain?

April 10, 2023

Can Stress Cause Neck Pain? Stress is something that affects many adults in the modern age. However, it turns out that it doesn’t just affect you mentally. Aside from the stress you may feel in your mind, you can hold stress in your body. For instance, a common question is “can stress cause neck pain?” Well yes, long-term stress can force you to hold pain in your shoulders, backs, neck and more. As you tense up, it causes even more neck pain, tension and discomfort. So let’s address the question of the link between stress and neck pain, as well as how to get rid of neck pain from stress going forward. What Does Neck Pain From Stress Feel Like?

The Lasting Effects Of Whiplash When Untreated

March 23, 2023

The Lasting Effects Of Whiplash When Untreated If you suffer from whiplash, then you likely experience constant pain in your neck or spine. Whiplash can start out mild, but then it can become severe if you don’t see a doctor for neck pain in Chicago in time. Let’s talk about what are the long term effects of whiplash in this article. That way you can understand what you should do if you’re experiencing untreated whiplash symptoms. Whiplash 101 Whiplash creates headaches, pain, and various symptoms. It can radiate to your spine, head, neck, and even hips. The cervical pain of whiplash is created when you experience severe trauma in the neck area. It’s called whiplash because your head whips back

The Best Occipital Neuralgia Sleeping Position

March 23, 2023

The Best Occipital Neuralgia Sleeping Position Sleep is important. This is not just true for your mental health, but also your physical health. Not getting enough sleep can affect your body in several ways — your nerves, your spine, your tissues, recovery, and more. It can lead to chronic stress or other illnesses. Therefore, it’s important to understand how to eliminate pain if you have occipital neuralgia when you sleep. So in this post, let’s discuss the best way to sleep with occipital neuralgia. That way you can rest well and reduce pain and stress for good. What Is Occipital Neuralgia? Occipital neuralgia is a headache that occurs due to nerves around your neck and spine. Symptoms can include throbbing,

The Different Types of Neck Pain – And What Causes Them

February 20, 2023

The Different Types of Neck Pain – And What Causes Them Do you often suffer from neck pain? Many of us do, and it can range from mild discomfort to severe pain. Identifying the type of neck pain you’re experiencing is essential as it can help your healthcare professional determine the cause and best treatment plan. For example, stiffness in the neck is one of the most frequent kinds of neck pain, typically prompted by using terrible posture, repetitive motions like typing or texting on your phone, or slumbering in an awkward position. Read more: How To Get Rid of Stiff Neck? Several sorts of neck aches can be identified, whether or not you have a stiff neck or a

Understanding the Difference Between Acute and Chronic Pain

February 13, 2023

Understanding the Difference Between Acute and Chronic Pain Chronic or acute pain are one of the everyday struggles, due to an underlying injury or any medical problems, and it may need immediate attention. An expert pain management specialist can diagnose and treat the same without much effort. Read more: What Happens At Your First Pain Management Appointment? Acute and chronic aches are the two fundamental sorts of aches that people commonly encounter. While chronic ache regularly lasts longer and may be harder to treat, acute ache lasts for a short time and can be handled with several wonderful approaches. Given that they each share symptoms, causes, and treatments, it can be challenging to figure out between the two varieties of

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