During pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through several endocrinological and physiological changes that can cause pelvic and spinal misalignment. Additionally, hormones can loosen the ligaments in the woman’s body, causing extreme pain when walking or standing. The baby’s added weight and the expecting mother’s lowered center of gravity can also place additional stress on the […]
The average American sleeps approximately 5.5 hours a night, although studies have shown that most adults should shoot for a minimum of seven to nine hours of sleep. Considering how much time you spend in bed and how important sleep is, and the fact that it can affect many aspects of your life, from your […]
Chiropractic care provides a natural approach to pain management that focuses on the belief that the body can heal itself. Manual therapy is safe and effective, unlike invasive surgery, which often includes a long recovery time and an increase in pain. If you’ve heard of chiropractic medicine then you may have come across the terms […]
Regularly scheduled chiropractic care is an important part of chiropractic treatment. Chiropractic care is a way of life that focuses on preventing diseases and illnesses, not just masking pain and other symptoms with the use of medication. When spinal bones are misaligned, it can result in vertebral subluxation. If left untreated, these areas of misalignment […]
If you or a loved one have spinal stenosis, you know how debilitating this condition can be. Here at The Chiropractic Doctors, our chiropractors have successfully helped many patients with spinal stenosis overcome their symptoms without the use of invasive surgery or harmful medications. From the moment you set foot in our office, our goal […]
Whether you’re a new parent or one that has navigated those first few weeks of a newborn baby’s life before, you’ll know that keeping your baby comfortable, healthy and happy is your primary concern. So what do you do if you have tried all the usual tips and tricks and your baby is still showing […]
The Importance of Rest One of the most common causes of any injury is overuse, and whether the injury is in the wrist, the knee, a foot, or a shoulder, chances are the injury occurred in the first place is because a person’s work or leisure life demands that part of the body be used. […]
Chiropractic Maintenance from Our Grand Rapids Chiropractors At The Chiropractic Doctors, our team of experienced and skilled chiropractors are always here to provide you with the best possible care. However, what some people don’t realize is that chiropractic services aren’t just for those times in your life when you’re suffering from neck, back, or […]
Avoiding Carpal Tunnel Pain A repetitive stress injury involving compression of the median nerve in the wrist, carpal tunnel causes pain, weakness, numbness and tingling in the hands and fingers. These symptoms are often accompanied by an “electric shock” sensation that travels up your arm, especially if you are holding something (a phone, steering wheel, […]
posted: Aug. 08, 2017. What a Good Nutrition Plan Encompasses from Your Grand Rapids Chiropractor Nutrition is hugely important to overall health. However, not everyone knows what good nutrition looks like, or how to get there. A chiropractor like The Chiropractic Doctors in Grand Rapids can help you put together a plan that will meet […]