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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…
Why do you need the curve in your neck? | Traverse City MI
Why do you need the curve in your neck? Does having the curve in your neck matter? The answer, in a nutshell, is YES! Through research and biomechanical principles, the cervical curve (the curve in the neck that your spine should have) is extremely important. It not only acts as a shock absorber for the…
Why is sleep important? | Traverse City MI
Why is sleep important? Humans generally spend about ⅓ of their life sleeping. Obviously, sleep plays a major role in our life, but why? Sleep is one of the four major pillars of health. The list includes proper nutrition, movement (exercise), sleep, and a properly functioning nervous system (neurologically based Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care). Each…
The 3 T’s – Traverse City Chiropractor
The 3 T’s – Traverse City Chiropractor In our chiropractic clinic in Traverse City, we often talk about the 3 T’s of subluxation, also known as the 3 T’s of stress. These 3 T’s have a profound effect on our body and our health. In some capacity we may experience each one every day of…