Mountain Valley Chiropractic

12/25/2025

As lights glow bright and carols play,
We pause to give our thanks today.
For healthy spines and hearts aligned,
For hope, for joy, for peace of mind.

May your Christmas be warm and bright,
Filled with wellness, love, and light.
From our family to yours,
Merry Christmas,
Mountain Valley Chiropractic 🎄❤️

12/21/2025

❄️✨ Winter Solstice Blessings ✨❄️

Today the light begins to stay,
Just a little longer each new day.
A season of rest, of warmth, of care,
Of cozy moments and hearts laid bare.

As winter settles soft and slow,
We honor the body’s wisdom to grow—
Through rest, alignment, and gentle grace,
Light returning, we all embrace.

From our family to yours,
Happy Winter Solstice 🤍

12/11/2025

Season’s greetings near and far ❄️
Health and healing where you are ❤️‍🩹
Our hours shift this time of year 🕒
But we’re here with holiday cheer 🎄

12/03/2025

🌟 Chiropractic Care for Kids and Infants! 🌟

Did you know that spinal stress can start at birth? Even a natural delivery—or a C-section—can place strain on a baby’s spine. Add the tumbles, slips, and falls of early childhood, and misalignments can begin early—impacting your child’s nervous system and overall health.

Chiropractic care isn’t just for adults. Gentle, specific adjustments can support:

Colic relief

Reflux reduction

Ear infection prevention

Breastfeeding support

Digestive health

Early intervention helps set a foundation for lifelong health and optimal nervous system function.

Just ask Terry J., whose grandson struggled with constant car seat discomfort and daily constipation. After seeing Dr. Joe, he was better the very same day, and the family could enjoy life again!

Give your child the gift of a healthy spine. 🌿

Read the full story 👉 https://mtnvalleychiro.com/chiropractic-care-for-kids-and-infants/

Chiropractic Care for kids and infants by Dr. Heinecke at Mountain Valley Chiropractic. Colic, reflux, breastfeeding, ear infections & more!

12/02/2025

🌿 Headache Pain Relief Starts Here! 🌿

Did you know 1 in 6 Americans experiences headaches each year? Migraines, tension headaches, cluster headaches—they can all disrupt work, play, and life.

At Mountain Valley Chiropractic, we take a natural, functional approach to help relieve headaches by focusing on the upper cervical spine. Misalignments in the neck can affect the trigeminal nerve—the main nerve behind many primary headaches—triggering pain and discomfort.

Chiropractic care can help restore proper alignment and motion, improve nerve function, and reduce symptoms, often without the need for medications.

If headaches are taking over your life, it may be time for a chiropractic evaluation. Let us help you get back to your best days—without the pain. 💆‍♀️💆‍♂️

Read the full story here 👉 https://mtnvalleychiro.com/headache-pain-relief/

📞 Contact Mountain Valley Chiropractic today at (970) 314-9244 and start your journey to headache relief!

Headache pain relief offered by Dr. Joe Heinecke at Mountain Valley Chiropractic in Grand Junction CO. Schedule a consult today 970-314-9244!

12/01/2025

11/27/2025

🦃💛 Happy Thanksgiving from Our Chiropractic Family 💛🦃

Gratitude grows in hearts that share,
In laughter, love, and moments rare.
A table full, a season bright,
With cozy days and peaceful nights.

May thankfulness be your guide today,
In all you do and all you say.
Here’s to blessings, big and small,
And joy that overflows to all. 💛

11/26/2025

Struggling with Digestion? It Might Not Be a “Tums Deficiency.”

Indigestion, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, food feeling “stuck,” slow digestion — most people deal with these issues at some point. But many don’t realize the root cause may not be the stomach at all… it may be the spine.

Your nervous system controls every organ, including the entire digestive tract. When vertebrae are misaligned (a subluxation), they can interfere with the messages traveling through the nerves that regulate digestion — especially the vagus nerve and the nerves between T6–T9 that influence the esophagus and stomach muscles.

If those nerves aren’t communicating clearly, muscles like the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) may not open or close properly. When it doesn’t close, acid can escape upward — hello reflux and heartburn.

Not every digestive issue starts in the spine, but it’s a commonly overlooked piece that can make a big difference and even help people avoid unnecessary medications.

👉 Want to learn more? Read Dr. Joe’s full blog here:
https://mtnvalleychiro.com/a-solution-for-digestion-difficulties/

📞 (970) 314-9244
Mountain Valley Chiropractic

Digestion difficulties can come from a variety of sources and we have a variety of solutions for you at Mountain Valley Chiropractic.

11/25/2025

What Is a Subluxation?
A subluxation happens when a vertebra in your spine shifts out of alignment. That misalignment can irritate nearby tissues and nerves — and since your spine has 31 pairs of nerves that influence everything your body does, even small disruptions can affect how you feel and how your body functions.

Think of your nervous system like a phone line: if there’s static, the message doesn’t come through clearly. That “static” can show up as neck or back pain, headaches, heartburn, or even digestive issues, depending on where the spine is affected.

How do we correct it?
Dr. Joe detects and corrects subluxations with precise chiropractic adjustments — either by hand or with an Activator — helping restore proper alignment and communication within the body.

👉 To read Dr. Joe’s full blog on this topic, visit:
https://mtnvalleychiro.com/what-is-subluxation/

📞 (970) 314-9244
Mountain Valley Chiropractic

11/22/2025

Chiropractic Helps a Woman Stay Active and Sharp at 80 🌟

A case published in the Asian Pacific Chiropractic Journal shows how chiropractic care can support healthy aging and maintain vitality.

A 79-year-old woman came in struggling with:
🔹 Poor sleep and low energy
🔹 Brain fog and difficulty concentrating
🔹 Balance issues and several falls

After a few months of care focused on spinal alignment and nervous system health, she noticed:
✅ Improved sleep and mental clarity
✅ Increased energy and positive mood
✅ Better posture, balance, and coordination

Today, in her early 80s, she cycles 10 kilometers each week, rain or shine! 🚴‍♀️

This story highlights an important truth: aging doesn’t have to mean decline. Regular chiropractic care can help older adults stay mobile, independent, and confident — supporting both body and mind as they thrive in later years.

11/21/2025

From Tingling Hands to Full Recovery: A Story of Nerve Health and Hope ✨

A new case published in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research tells the inspiring story of a 34-year-old woman who had lived with daily numbness and tingling in both arms and hands since childhood.

For years, she thought it was just “poor circulation” — until chiropractic care helped uncover the deeper cause: nerve interference from spinal misalignments.

Here’s what happened 👇

🔸 Before care:

-Tingling and numbness in both arms every morning

-Neck and upper back tightness from long hours at a computer

-No lasting relief from previous approaches

🔸 During care:

-Focused adjustments to correct spinal subluxations

-Ongoing progress checks with posture and thermal scans

🔸 After care:
✅ Morning tingling completely disappeared within 3 months
✅ Improved spinal balance and nerve function
✅ More energy, better mood, and full use of her hands again

This case reminds us that tingling and numbness are signals — not just symptoms. When the spine and nervous system are in balance, the body has an incredible ability to heal and thrive naturally. 🌿