Chiropractic and your Nervous System

As a chiropractor I actually focus on your nervous system to help your body heal.  I know crazy right?  The first thing people think about with chiropractic care is bones.  Which isn’t too far off, we use the bones as a vector to get to the nerves.  Sounds...

Chiropractic Adjustments are Fun

I saw a sweet little girl the other day and as I was getting ready to adjust her she was scared and crying.  After a little time calming down and explaining what I do as a chiropractor we had a successful adjustment.  Turns out she realized chiropractic care is fun!  ...

Back and Neck Pain from Shivering?

Colder than normal May here in Michigan this past weekend.  I was watching my daughter run in a track and field meet and was talking to some of the parents and they joked how they all needed adjusted after sitting in the bleachers and freezing.  Of course I thought...

Do I Use Ice or Heat?

Ah yes the classic question that I am literally asked multiple times a day.  Here is the general recommendation. Heat is best for muscle strains and aches.  Meaning if you were working in the garden and your hamstrings hurt from bending over and digging or your arms...

Muscle Knots in Your Back and Neck?

I have discovered over the years that a lot of patients present with back pain that has been diagnosed as a pulled muscle or a muscle spasm.  Of course the typical treatment is muscle relaxers and pain medications from the medical model.  Chiropractic takes a...