Stress has been linked to back and neck pain in recent studies. Years ago a lot of professionals brushed off the physical effects of stress. However, we know that stress can cause neck pain, back pain, headaches, anxiety, loss of sleep, depression… It’s...
This hot topic comes up about every five years. There are two links below showing the statistics of this occurring. So let’s start with the basics. A chiropractic adjustment is a medical procedure. Ever watched the drug commercials with all the side effects?...
There are about 80 chiropractors in the Kalamazoo area. So how do you decide which one is right for you? Is there a difference between all of us? Let’s start with technique. This is how we adjust your spine when you come in for treatment. There are manual...
It has long been a hot topic in the world of chiropractic. This thing we call maintenance care. It is often viewed as a way to “make” patients keep coming back. As chiropractic is becoming more mainstream we are starting to finally see some research...
I use this analogy a lot. If you go to the gym once you are still weak and out of shape. But if you go consistently over time you see a change in your body. You become more fit, stronger and healthier. Chiropractic care is exactly the same. You can’t expect...
I see a lot of this in my practice. Of course carrying a child for 9 months creates aches and pains in the back and neck also. Low back pain, sciatica and mid back pain tend to be the most common symptoms during pregnancy. Then after birth, holding your beautiful...
