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5741 W Cermak Rd
7 AM – 12 AM
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2408 W Cermak Rd
8 AM – 9 PM
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3752 W. 26th Street
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Johanna Montoya, MHS, PA-C
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Brian Harvey DNP. ARNP. FNP-BC
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Andrea Seney, PA-C
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Jacob Luka, PA-C
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Laura Jorgensen, NP
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Ishani Patel PA-C
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David Clark PA-C
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Alvina Shaikh PA-C
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Strains and sprains might seem like minor injuries, but they can cause symptoms as painful as a fracture. Whether you sprain your ankle during a daily walk or develop a severe muscle strain during sports, the experienced Cermak Immediate Care team provides advanced treatments that ease the pain and promote healing. Walk into the office in Cicero or the Marshall Square neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois, for prompt treatment. You can also call the nearest office or book online to schedule an appointment for help with a strain or sprain.
A strain occurs when you pull muscles and tendons beyond their natural limit. Sprains are the same injury in a ligament. These injuries often overstretch the tissue but can also cause anything from a slight tear to a complete rupture.
Strains and sprains occur due to:
Anyone can suffer a strain or sprain, but your risk is higher if you’re involved in athletics.
Both injuries cause similar symptoms, including:
During a severe injury, you could also break a bone. You might not realize that you have a fracture because broken bones cause the same symptoms (pain, swelling, inflammation, and bruising).
You can treat a minor injury at home using the RICE technique:
Avoid activities involving the injured area and rest as much as possible.
Placing a cold pack on the injury eases swelling. Apply it for 20 minutes (being careful not to put it directly on your skin) at a time. Repeat icing several times daily for the first 48 hours.
Wrapping an elastic compression bandage around your arm or leg reduces swelling.
While resting, raise the injured arm or leg higher than your heart to reduce swelling.
The skilled Cermak Immediate Care providers recommend scheduling an appointment if the injury doesn’t improve in a few days or your symptoms worsen.
You should also see them if you:
Prompt treatment helps ensure that the tissues heal and regain the strength they had before the injury. Medical care for strains and sprains can include immobilization and activity changes.
However, a ruptured ligament or tendon might need surgical repair to ensure that it heals. Your provider will refer you to a specialist when necessary.
Walk in or schedule an appointment by calling the nearest office or using online booking if you need help with a strain or sprain.
We accept most major insurance plans. Self-pay pricing is also available — no hidden fees.
Walk in anytime or book online to save your spot. Two locations, open 7 days a week.
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FAQ
We treat non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries including flu, COVID-19, strep throat, ear infections, UTIs, sore throat, lacerations, sprains and strains, minor burns, work injuries, and rashes. We also offer primary care, STD testing, physicals, women's health, and management of chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Most patients are seen within 15–30 minutes of arrival, though wait times vary by location, time of day, and visit complexity. To minimize your wait, book your visit online in advance or call the location nearest you before walking in.
Cermak Immediate Care accepts most major insurance plans, including PPO, HMO, and Medicare. We also offer transparent self-pay pricing with no hidden fees for uninsured or out-of-network patients. Call either location to verify your specific plan, or view our insurance and self-pay pricing page.
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome at both Cermak Immediate Care locations — Cicero and Chicago, Illinois — seven days a week. The Cicero clinic is open 7 AM to 12 AM, and the Chicago clinic is open 8 AM to 9 PM. No appointment is required, though you can book online or call ahead to reduce your wait time.
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