The Chiropractic Doctors

12/01/2025

Thank you for the 5-star review! 🌟

"A thorough , welcoming, informative, excellent team ready to address your health needs so you can heal. Incredibly grateful I found Dr. Phinney. After 2 weeks of treatments, my chronic knee pain is beginning to dissipate. The work continues and I know I have the best chiropractor doctor and team supporting me in this healing journey."

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11/30/2025

🎯 Neck + Hip Acting Up? Time for a Reset.

When your neck and hip pull in the wrong direction, a gentle adjustment helps them work together again so your whole body moves easier. 💆‍♂️🦵✨

11/30/2025

Here’s a number that should make you pause 👇
➡️ 42.7% of workers with back injuries who went to a surgeon first ended up having surgery.
➡️ Only 1.5% of those who saw a chiropractor first did.

That’s not a coincidence — it’s a reminder that surgery isn’t always the only path to recovery.

Chiropractic care focuses on restoring alignment, improving movement, and reducing pain at its source — without drugs or scalpels.
By addressing the root cause early, many patients avoid the operating table altogether and get back to living pain-free naturally.

If you’re struggling with back pain, start with the least invasive approach.
Start with chiropractic.

11/30/2025

Too early for this !! Argh

11/30/2025

11/29/2025

🔧 𝙉𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙞𝙥 𝘼𝙙𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝘿𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩

Gentle alignment helps the joints move the way they should, which eases strain and supports better posture for people with tight necks or stiff hips. 🌿💪

11/29/2025

Sleep isn’t just rest, it’s recovery, rebuilding, and recharging at the deepest level.
Every system in your body depends on it: immune health, metabolism, focus, even pain tolerance. When you cut sleep short, your body pays the price.

Here are Dr. Phinney’s Top 3 Sleep Tips to reset your nights and recharge your days:
✅ Stay Consistent: Your body thrives on rhythm. Wake up at the same time daily — your bedtime will follow naturally.
✅ Don’t Chase Sleep: It’s passive. Do something relaxing instead of forcing it — your body will take the cue.
✅ Skip Long Naps: Anything over 30 minutes can sabotage your sleep drive and make it harder to fall asleep later.

When your body isn’t getting enough rest, even the best diet or exercise won’t make up for it. Chiropractic adjustments can help your nervous system function optimally — improving sleep quality and restoring balance.

11/28/2025

👀 Why Is Your Shoulder Talking to Your Ear?

Tight shoulders can affect the area near your ear, and releasing that tension helps your upper body feel lighter and more balanced. 🤲👂💫

11/28/2025

That long Thanksgiving drive can do more damage to your back than you think. 🚗💨

Hours of sitting with poor posture compresses your lower spine, tightens hip flexors, and strains your neck—especially when you’re craning forward to look at your phone or leaning on one side of the seat. By the time you arrive, your body feels stiff, sore, and far from festive.

Here’s the truth: pain-free travel starts before the trip even begins.
Proper driving posture protects your spine and keeps your muscles from locking up on the road.

At The Chiropractic Doctors in Grand Rapids, Dr. Matthew Phinney helps patients stay aligned and comfortable—even during long drives and busy holiday travel. Chiropractic adjustments before (and after) your trip can make a huge difference in how your body feels.

So before you hit the road this Thanksgiving:
✔️ Adjust your seat and headrest properly
✔️ Keep your core engaged
✔️ Take quick stretch breaks

Your back will thank you—and so will your holiday mood. 🦃

11/27/2025

🧡 From all of us at The Chiropractic Doctors, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

We’re truly thankful for our wonderful patients, families, and community who allow us to do what we love, helping people live healthier, pain-free lives.

This season, take a moment to slow down, breathe, and appreciate the little things, your health, your loved ones, and the moments that make life meaningful.

Have a safe, joyful, and restful holiday filled with gratitude and good company!

11/25/2025

Found an old favorite book in the office today… The Complete Guide to Fasting by Dr. Jason Fung

It reminded me just how powerful fasting can be when it comes to reducing inflammation and helping your body repair.

👉 Lower insulin = more repair mode
When you go without food for a period of time, insulin levels drop. That shift pulls you out of “fat-storage mode” and into true healing mode.

👉 Autophagy kicks in
Your body starts cleaning up damaged cells and cellular debris — almost like hitting the self-clean button on your oven. This can dramatically lower inflammation.

👉 Your gut lining gets a break
If you’re dealing with gut permeability, food sensitivities, allergies, skin issues, or autoimmune-type flares, that rest period can reduce immune-driven inflammation in a big way.

👉 You start burning fat and producing ketones
Ketones are naturally anti-inflammatory and support the entire nervous system.

And here’s the best part:
You don’t need extreme protocols — even a simple 14–18 hour fasting window can make you more insulin-sensitive and decrease whole-body inflammation.

If you're struggling with back pain, nerve pain, joint stiffness, or chronic inflammation, this might be a strategy worth exploring — without meds, injections, or surgery.

Have questions?
The Chiropractic Doctors in Grand Rapids are here to help you live healthier, move better, and feel your best — naturally.

11/23/2025

Thank you for the 5-star review! 🌟

"Very friendly and quick appointments easy to fit into your week"

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