Kraft Chiropractic

09/08/2025

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Kraft Chiropractic 10500 Chicago Dr, Ste 70 Zeeland MI 49464

www.DrSteveKraftOnline.com

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 616-846-6110

Neck pain is a very common complaint for which patients seek chiropractic care, though there are several possible causes... Two common causes of neck pain are poor posture (such as a forward head carriage) and repetitive strain (such as long static holding of awkward positions). These two

09/08/2025

Sacroiliac Joint Pain Common Cause of Low Back Pain in Athletes.

According to a recent study, sacroiliac joint pain or dysfunction may be the underlying cause of 1 in 10 cases of low back pain among athletes, especially in the presence of co-occurring pelvic or p***c pain. Chiropractic care has shown promise in relieving sacroiliac joint pain and restoring proper joint mechanics in active individuals.

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, April 2025

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Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree

to provide my patients convenient, affordable,

and mainstream Chiropractic care.

I will not use unnecessary long-term

treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Kraft Chiropractic
10500 Chicago Dr, Ste 70 Zeeland MI 49464
www.DrSteveKraftOnline.com

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 616-846-6110

08/25/2025

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Kraft Chiropractic 10500 Chicago Dr, Ste 70 Zeeland MI 49464

www.DrSteveKraftOnline.com

Hours: Mon – Thurs 2pm - 6pm

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 616-846-6110

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08/23/2025

Friday, August 22nd, 2025

Health Alert:

Even Low Lead Exposure Can Harm Memory.

New research suggests that 6- to 8-year-old children with higher blood lead levels—from either prenatal or early childhood exposure—may have poorer working memory than peers with little or no lead exposure, even when their levels are below the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s threshold of concern.

Science Advances, July 2025

Diet:

Ultra-Processed Foods Contribute to Liver Fat Build-Up.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that occurs when fat accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption, and it is associated with several poor health outcomes. A systematic review and meta-analysis that included ten studies found that for every 10% increment that ultra-processed foods—food products that include added sugars, fats, and salt to enhance flavor and prolong shelf life—make up of an individual’s daily calorie intake, their risk for NAFLD rises by 6%.

Frontiers in Nutrition, July 2025

Exercise:

Online Physical Therapy Program Helps Prevent Falls.

A recent clinical trial across Australia found that older adults—including those with mobility limitations and cognitive impairments—who participated in remote, at-home physical therapy sessions experienced improvements in walking ability, pain, and fall risk.

Medical Journal of Australia, July 2025

Chiropractic:

Treatment for Jaw Muscle Pain.

Myogenous temporomandibular disorders are a group of conditions characterized by jaw pain and dysfunction arising from problems in the masticatory muscles rather than the temporomandibular joint itself. A study involving 51 patients with myogenous TMD found that a combination of therapeutic exercises and manual therapy targeting these muscles was effective in reducing pain and improving maximal mouth opening.

Journal of the Brazilian Medical Association, July 2025

Mental Attitude: Premature Brain Age Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk. An analysis of health and brain imaging data concerning nearly 44,000 middle-aged and older adults found that those whose brains appeared biologically older than their chronological age were three twelve times more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in the following 15 years than their peers whose brain age matched their actual age. On the other hand, individuals with more youthful brains were 25% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s.

Nature Medicine, July 2025

Wellness/Prevention:

Cancer Warning Signs.

Some of the most common cancer warning signs are an unexplained lump or swelling; persistent unexplained pain; unexplained bleeding; persistent cough or hoarseness; persistent change in bowel or bladder habits; persistent difficulty swallowing; change in the appearance of a mole; having a sore that does not heal; and unexplained weight loss. A survey of 1,101 adults revealed that participants recognized only four of nine warning signs, on average.

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, July 2025

Quote:

“Your choices are made in a moment, and yet their consequences transcend a lifetime.�

~ MJ DeMarco

08/22/2025

Neck Pain: "What Can A Chiropractor Do For That?"

"I was golfing a month ago (or at least trying to…) and I hit the ground too hard and felt a jolt in my neck. Since then, I can’t turn my head to the right, my right arm is numb, and I can’t sleep through the night. I went to my family doctor and he eventually gave me a muscle relaxer, an anti...

08/22/2025

What Causes Low Back Pain?

Obviously, there are MANY causes of low back pain (LBP) but some may be surprising: Trauma: Let’s start with the easy one – falling down, over lifting, twisting, pushing, pulling, bending over, sporting activities, work activities, s*x, sneezing, raking, shove

08/22/2025

What Isn’t Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

That’s a strange question….well, maybe not as crazy as it sounds! Knowing what isn’t carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS, may help you avoid an unnecessary surgery for a condition that looks very similar to CTS. Because CTS is such a common problem, it’s not uncommon for other

08/21/2025

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

Health Alert:

Air Pollution May Raise Risk for Common Brain Tumors.

Previous studies have identified a link between long-term exposure to elevated levels of air pollution and an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. A new study that tracked the outcomes of nearly 4 million Danes over the course of two decades found that living in areas with poor air quality due to fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, ultrafine particles, and airborne carbon pollutants is also associated with an elevated risk of meningiomas, a common non-cancerous brain tumor.

Neurology, July 2025

Diet:

Even Low Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods Is Detrimental to Metabolic Health.

According to a recent study, consuming an average of just 50 grams of ultra-processed foods—food products that include added sugars, fats, and salt to enhance flavor and prolong shelf life—each day may elevate an individual’s risk for type 2 diabetes by nearly 11%.

Nature Medicine, July 2025

Exercise:

How Exercise May Help Prevent Fatty Liver Disease…

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a form of liver disease caused by poor metabolic health rather than excessive alcohol consumption. A recent animal study found that rodents with higher exercise capacity exhibited less accumulation of fat in the liver due to increased bile acid production, which helps digest fat and improve glucose and lipid metabolism.

Function, April 2025

Chiropractic:

Tight Quads Linked to Low Back Pain in Youth Softball Players.

Among a group of 521 elementary school-aged softball players, researchers observed that tight quadriceps femoris muscles tripled a young athlete’s risk for lower back pain. Of note, 1 in 6 participants in the study reported low back pain that limited playing time.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, March 2025

Mental Attitude:

What Makes Someone Cool?

While it seems the criteria for what would make an individual cool would vary from culture to culture, an international study found the following traits are attractive regardless of age, gender, and cultural backgrounds: extroverted, hedonistic, powerful, adventurous, open to new experiences, and independent.

Journal of Experimental Psychology, July 2025

Wellness/Prevention:

Campfire Safety Tips.

The Mayo Clinic offers the following tips to keep safe around campfires: provide strict supervision for toddlers and preschoolers as they may be more vulnerable due to curiosity and limited coordination; avoid using flammable liquids; treat minor burns with a cool, wet cloth and cover the wound with a clean, dry dressing; seek medical attention for more severe burns; and extinguish fires fully before leaving the campsite.

Mayo Clinic, July 2025

Quote:

“It is the lives we encounter that make life worth living.�

~ Guy de Maupassant

08/21/2025

What Can I Do To Reduce My Risk For Low Back Pain?

Low back pain (LBP) can have many causes such as genetics, acquired abuses, body type (especially obesity—body mass index or BMI >30), gender, as well as cultural aspects that predispose one to acquire low back trouble. So, the question remains,

08/21/2025

Simple "On-The-GO" Low Back Exercise

"Doc, I try to do my exercises but I have to hit the ground running in the morning….to get the kids ready for the school bus….I have morning meetings….I’m not a morning person….I’m pulled in 100 directions during the day….I forget about them until I’m in bed….I exercise on my job a...

08/21/2025

Chin Tucks and Neck Pain

Neck pain is a very common complaint that chiropractors treat on a regular basis. Most people will experience neck pain during their lifetime that requires professional care and the choice between chiropractic or some other form of healthcare certainly exists. Chiropractic is a non-drug, non-surg

08/20/2025

Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

Health Alert:

Long Sleep May Be a Risk Factor for Adverse Events in Heart Patients.

For patients with coronary heart disease, a recent study found that long sleep duration (more than eight hours each night on average) is associated with up to a 59% elevated risk for a major adverse cardiac event in the following seven years. The authors conclude, “These findings highlight the importance of considering sleep as a cardiovascular risk factor in clinical practice.�

Journal of Internal Medicine, July 2025

Diet:

Nutritional Recommendations for Post-Surgical Breast Cancer Patients.

A synthesis of clinical guidelines, expert recommendations, and observational studies concluded that for optimal recovery, post-surgical nutrition recommendations for breast cancer patients should focus on a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, whole grains, and high-quality protein. Patients are also advised to drink plenty of water to maintain proper hydration, avoid alcohol, and limit intake of saturated fats and ultra-processed foods.

Ewha Medical Journal, January 2025

Exercise:

Walking Slightly Faster Benefits Frail Older Adults.

A recent clinical trial found that walking just 14 steps per minute faster than their usual pace not only improves walking ability in pre-frail and frail older adults, but the practice also reduces fatigue and enhances their ability to carry out daily tasks.

PLOS One, July 2025

Chiropractic:

Mobile Phone Overuse Linked to Neck Pain in Adolescents.

Questionnaires completed by 622 teenagers revealed that those exhibiting high levels of mobile phone dependence—compulsive overuse of a smartphone accompanied by an inability to regulate usage, leading to negative impacts on mental health, relationships, or daily functioning—were significantly more likely to experience neck pain.

Frontiers in Pain Research, March 2025

Mental Attitude:

Insomnia, Depression, and Alzheimer's…

An analysis of data concerning more than 1.8 million electronic health records revealed that middle-aged and older adults with co-occurring insomnia and major depressive disorder have up to a 91% increased risk for developing Alzheimer's disease in the following decade.

Aging & Mental Health, July 2025

Wellness/Prevention:

Distinguishing Benign from Cancerous Breast Calcifications.

A team of researchers from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Mayo Clinic, and the University of Texas at Austin have observed structural and compositional differences between benign and cancerous breast calcifications. More specifically, benign calcifications are comprised of spherical, concentric patterns, while malignancies appear more irregular and fossil like. This finding could lead to improved mammogram accuracy and a reduction in unnecessary biopsies and treatments to address benign deposits.

Scientific Reports, July 2025

Quote:

“A book is a gift you can open again and again.�

~ Garrison Keillor