I recently met a new patient who presented with acute neck pain after an apparent seizure.  She had very sharp pain in her neck and upper back, as well as very diminished range of motion.  This patient was very similar to many neck pain patients I see in my Muskegon chiropractic practice.  However, during her […]

Hello! Welcome to the Zehr Chiropractic blog. I am Dr. Jeffrey Zehr of Zehr Chiropractic in Muskegon Michigan. I just wanted to remind everyone that I will use this forum to share valuable information about chiropractic treatment at Zehr Chiropractic and its role in maintaining health and vitality. 'Chiropractic physicians practice a drug-free, hands-on approach […]

But doesn't the Hippocratic Oath state that the doctor should "First, do no harm?" It sure does, but new doctors who recite the Hippocratic oath also state that "I will prevent disease whenever I can, for prevention is preferable to cure." Is this why my mother's physician tried putting her on Lipitor and never ONCE mentioned diet, exercise, or supplements?

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by widespread, chronic pain throughout the muscles and soft tissues of the body. The pain is severe and is often accompanied by digestive troubles, sleep disorders, mental impairment, headaches, and extreme fatigue. It is also commonly related to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome because for many the extreme fatigue is the most prevalent symptom. This condition affects more than 6 million people nationwide, a number that is steadily growing. For reasons unknown, women make up 80 to 90 % of fibromyalgia sufferers.

Performing the proper exercises help patients make the most of their care and help decrease the possibility of re-occurence. This, in addition to good preventative spinal maintenance check-ups at regular intervals gives the patient the best chance of achieving lifelong spinal health. Having a specific treatment plan with specific steps, goals, and milestones is much better than just doing the "let's wait and see" approach.

Spinal problems are very common in the elderly. The wear and tear that accumulates in one's spine can often lead to problems down the road, especially when they go untreated for long periods of time. Back pain, headaches, neck pain, and limb pain are very common as a result.