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Get Healthier in 2023 with a Chiropractor in Ann Arbor

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Have you made a New Year’s Resolution for 2023?

Do you want to get healthier this year?

Most people would agree that the hardest part of starting any health journey is getting your diet and nutrition on track. With so much information available about dieting and getting healthy, it can be hard to figure out the right path, decide what information is legitimate, and sort out what could actually be harmful to your health.

One of the biggest misconceptions in health and wellness is that all types of fats in our diet are bad. The truth is, healthy fats can actually help you lose weight!

Why Does My Back Hurt in the Morning?

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Do you wake up and have lower back pain? Many people experience back pain first thing in the morning, especially when moving from lying down to standing. Stiffness in the morning is usually because of decreased blood flow while sleeping, and symptoms usually subside after moving around. However, some people experience morning back pain more…… Continue Reading

Stretching to Relieve Middle Back Pain

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Does your back hurt after a long day of sitting at the office? Do you take breaks throughout the day to stretch your back and relieve tension? Taking a few short breaks during the day can help dissolve the built-up tension in your back!… Continue Reading

Can a Change in Your Daily Habits Prevent a Bulging Disc?

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

When we think of spraining ligaments or joints we usually think of the ankle or wrist. However, most neck and back pain is actually a sign of a sprain injury to one or more spinal discs. Whether this occurs from an injury or trauma, the result is weakness in the disc’s annular fibers, causing it…… Continue Reading

Tips for Fixing Poor Posture

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Do you have frequent back pain? Have you noticed that you’re slouching more than usual? Looking to improve your posture? Left untreated, poor posture can lead to serious complications involving your circulation and digestion, and immense pain in your back, neck, and shoulders.… Continue Reading

How Can a Chiropractor Help with a Personal Injury Case after a Car Accident?

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

A personal injury case can be overwhelming, especially when you should be focused on your recovery following a car accident. Seeing a chiropractor immediately following an accident greatly improves your chances to recover full mobility in your joints as well as significantly lessens your chances of sustaining long-lasting soft tissue damage. Did you know a…… Continue Reading

Are Lawn Chores Causing Your Back Pain?

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Are you spending more time outside getting your lawn ready for winter? Do you find that when you’re finished for the day, you can feel the muscles in your back tightening and getting sore? Do you struggle with back pain after a full day outside? As we begin the lawn chores that prep our homes…… Continue Reading

Chiropractic Care for Headaches and Anxiety

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

When most people hear the word “chiropractor,” they tend to think of getting relief for back or neck pain. However, if you suffer from chronic migraines or even mild headaches that keep coming back, you could be dealing with a secondary condition related to a chiropractic issue.… Continue Reading

How to Improve Spinal Health with Office Ergonomics

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Getting ready to return to your office after over a year of working from home? If you’re going back to your workstation, you know how nice it is to have a clean, organized space. Have you also considered how your workspace affects your posture and spinal health? If you sit at your desk for hours…… Continue Reading

Bad Posture or Something Deeper?

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Have you ever noticed how much your shoulders slump when you’re sitting at your desk? Do you find yourself hunched over your smartphone or laptop during the day? Poor posture affects so many of us, and a lot of us have given up on trying to correct the way we sit. But what if it…… Continue Reading

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