Whether we like it or not, winter in Michigan is here! With winter comes snow, and with snow comes the risk of hurting ourselves when we shovel.
Have you thrown out your back before? The pain can be intense, and even worse if you’re someone who suffers with chronic low back pain.
How can you prevent back pain and keep from throwing out your back?
… Continue ReadingFrom Dr. Gessert: From time to time I meet members of the community who are just as excited about helping people as I am. They’re knowledgeable in their field and do a great job at helping people to change their life. On occasion I invite these folks to share vital health information. At Pivotal, we…… Continue Reading
Spring is underway, and with warmer weather comes more time spent outdoors running, hiking, cycling, or starting a landscaping project. These activities are great ways to spend more time with family and get some fresh air, but they also come with risk of injury. Whether you’ve pulled a muscle or done more damage, being laid…… Continue Reading
If you’re an athlete, you understand the stress and demands we put on our bodies when we run, jump, lift, roll or swing for our sports. Putting your body through years of athletics can result in tears, strains, and sprains, and even minor wear and tear that can be damaging and painful over time. If…… Continue Reading
Are you an athlete with a history of injuries? Do you have a hard time recovering after long practices, games, meets, or training sessions? Every professional sports team works with a chiropractor, and many pro and college athletes rely on them to be better athletes. Amateur athletes and gym enthusiasts all across the country rely…… Continue Reading
2020 has been full of challenges, but the year is almost over! The end of the year means flu season, and with the ongoing pandemic, it’s more important than ever to make sure you know how to take care of yourself as well as your family during cold and flu season. If you’re looking for…… Continue Reading
Many folks have been working from home over the past month and a half, and many of our favorite businesses have shut down. Gyms, restaurants, movie theatres, schools, and daycares are the places we frequent the most. Since we’re encouraged to leave our homes only for groceries and essential health services, most of us have…… Continue Reading
From time to time I meet members of the community who are just as excited about helping people as I am. They’re knowledgable in their field and do a great job at helping people to change their life. On occasion I invite these folks to share vital health information through our blog site. This blog…… Continue Reading
I had a recent conversation with a patient a few weeks back about getting a personal trainer. His concern was that the aggressive workouts he performed with the trainer were going to “throw his adjustments off.” Basically undoing what we worked so hard to accomplish over the past few weeks. Exercises performed with proper technique…… Continue Reading
When the topic of fitness and exercise comes up most people ask the question, “what should I be doing in the gym to help me lose weight or gain muscle?” The fitness program that you choose has a dramatic impact on the results you achieve. One aspect of fitness that most people seem to over…… Continue Reading
