Health Blog Category: chiropractor
Why Sitting All Day Is Wrecking Your Lower Back (Midland, MI)
If you’ve ever finished a long day at work and felt that familiar ache in your lower back, you’re not alone. In today’s world of remote work, desk jobs, and long commutes, sitting has become the new normal — but your spine wasn’t designed to stay in a chair for hours on end. What starts as stiffness or a nagging ache can quickly become persistent pain that interferes with daily life, workouts, or even sleep.
Read full blog5 Signs You Should See a Chiropractor (Even If You’re Not in Pain)
5 Signs You Should See a Chiropractor (Even If You’re Not in Pain)
Just because you’re not actively in pain doesn’t mean you couldn’t benefit from chiropractic care. In fact, your body may be giving you subtle signs that something’s off—warnings to seek care before a bigger issue develops. Below are five signs that it may be time to visit a chiropractor:
1. Uneven Wear on Your Shoes
If one shoe wears down faster than the other, it could mean your weight distribution is uneven.
Read full blogTraveling Season & Neck/Back Stiffness
Summer is often defined by hot weather, pool days, and lots of traveling. Whether you’re heading out for your kids’ summer sports tournaments, going on vacation, taking a day trip to the beach, or visiting family and friends, travel can lead to pain and discomfort. Long hours in a car or being squeezed into the middle seat on a plane can take a toll on your body. The good news? There are ways to prevent and relieve this type of pain!
Read full blogServing Relief: Chiropractic for Tennis Players
If you’ve ever played tennis, you know the physical demands it places on your body. It’s not uncommon for tennis players to experience back pain, tennis elbow, knee pain, or shoulder issues. Fortunately, chiropractic care is an excellent way to enhance performance, prevent injuries, and speed up recovery.
What Is Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care focuses on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal pain, conditions, and disorders. Through various techniques—such as spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapies, and other modalities—chiropractic care can help improve joint mobility, reduce pain, and prevent future complications.
Read full blogNaturally Treating Shin Splints
What are Shin Splints?
Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) are a common sports injury, especially in runners, volleyball players, and other athletes that run and jump frequently. This pain is usually felt along the inside edge of the tibia, more commonly known as your shin. Shin splints occur when the muscles and tendons around the bone are overworked, which can happen with increased activity levels, sudden changes in training intensity/frequency, improper footwear, or running/jumping on hard surfaces.
Read full blogThe Three R’s: Enhancing Recovery Through PT & Chiro
Physical therapy and chiropractic care play a vital role in improving pain, mobility, and strength. When combined, these treatments can accelerate the recovery process. A successful rehabilitation journey relies on the three R’s: Reset, Reinforce, and Reload. Working with the right medical team and understanding how your body moves can significantly enhance your quality of life.
Reset: The Foundation of Recovery
The Reset phase is the most crucial step in the recovery process.
Read full blogChiropractic Care and Women’s Health
Many people have heard that chiropractic care can help with low back pain during pregnancy but did you know that it can also help with other women’s health problems as well? Chiropractors can help with a multitude of problems such as period cramping, bone health, bladder incontinence, and headaches just to name a few!
Period Cramps
Chiropractic care can help reduce dysmenorrhea, more commonly known as period cramps.
Read full blogWhat Happens When You Ignore Your Pain for Too Long?
What Happens When You Ignore Your Pain for Too Long?
Ignoring pain for too long doesn’t just keep it the same—it can worsen, become chronic, and impact both your body and mindset. One common misconception with pain is that if you rest your body and wait, pain will eventually go away. However, here is why you should stop waiting for it to go away:
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Psychosocial Factors Make Pain Worse
Pain isn’t just a physical issue; it can also take a serious toll on your mental health.
Read full blogChiropractic Evaluations- Why Do Chiropractors Do Certain Tests?
“Does this cause pain?”
“How about now?”
“Now, try moving this way and let me know if it hurts.”
These phrases may sound familiar if you’ve ever visited a chiropractor for an injury or assessment. But have you ever wondered why they’re asking those questions and performing those specific tests? Let’s dive into the reasoning behind chiropractic evaluations.
Chiropractic Evaluations & Exams
Once your sports chiropractor gathers a thorough medical history—asking what feels like 100 detailed questions—they proceed with a physical examination.
Read full blogSupporting Moms Before and After Birth: Prenatal Chiropractic
Pregnancy is a transformative time, bringing incredible changes to a woman’s body. As the body adapts to support a growing baby, many women experience discomfort, pain, and mobility challenges. Chiropractic care during pregnancy can help alleviate pain, improve alignment, and support overall well-being. At Midland Sports Rehab, Dr. Amber Geeting specializes in prenatal and postnatal chiropractic care and is Webster Technique certified, offering safe and effective treatment for expecting mothers.
Read full blogWhole-Body Solution for Pain Relief- Chiropractic Care
When most people think of chiropractic care, they immediately associate it with treating back pain. While it’s true that chiropractors are experts in spinal health, their skills go far beyond just addressing back issues. Chiropractic care is a holistic, non-invasive treatment option that can relieve pain and improve function in areas like the shoulders, knees, ankles, hips, and more.
Read full blogStay Active and Pain-Free: Chiropractic Care for Winter Sports Enthusiasts
Winter is a season of adventure, offering countless opportunities to hit the slopes, explore snowy trails, and enjoy icy waters. Activities like skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and even ice fishing provide thrills and fun, but they can also take a toll on your body. Chiropractic care can be a game-changer for winter sports enthusiasts, helping you stay active, prevent injuries, and recover faster.
Common Winter Sports Injuries
Winter sports can be tough on the body, particularly on joints, muscles, and the spine.
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