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What to Do About Functional Scoliosis
What to Do About Functional Scoliosis Scoliosis is one of those scary medical words that conjures fearsome pictures of unwieldy back braces and even surgery. It is true, when the scoliosis is structural and involves malformed or unevenly shaped vertebral bones- think of a tower built from uneven building blocks, it can be a serious…
Is Chiropractic ok for Pregnancy in Traverse City?
Is Chiropractic ok for Pregnancy in Traverse City? There is a big debate over the merits and safety of having chiropractic treatment during pregnancy. Some people claim that it is dangerous to both the mother and the developing baby, while others say it is safe and provides a variety of health benefits. The truth is…
Concussions and Your Neck | Shift Health Center
Concussions and Your Neck | Shift Health Center In recent years concussions have been everywhere on the news. This is not due to an increase in frequency or it being a newly discovered injury, but because the seriousness and long term implications are only just beginning to be understood. And what we are learning is…
How Chiropractic Wellness Care Can Benefit You as a Senior
How Chiropractic Wellness Care can Benefit You as a Senior I have so many great memories from my grandpa’s house as a kid. I can remember the snacks, games, the horrible bright orange carpet, his silly jokes, and countless pill bottles on his nightstand. I remember asking grandpa when I was 9 or 10 years…
Car Crash Injury | Traverse City Chiropractor
Car Crash Injury | Traverse City Chiropractor Annually in the State of Michigan, there are about 314,000 car crashes. 81% of these crashes result in injury. Motor vehicle accidents not only take a toll on our health, but also on our wallets. Annually, about $18 billion per year is spent on medical expenses from car…
Having Vision for your health
Having VISION for your health You have probably heard people talk about vision. Not literal sight of course, but mental vision of where you see your life, work, or family going. Having a ‘vision’ can be applied to work, hobbies, or home life. Many motivational speakers will say that this is the key ingredient you…