Welcome to Vital Family Chiropractic! Our clinic is located on the north side of Hall Road between Garfield and Romeo Plank in Macomb, MI. Here at Vital Family Chiropractic, we Macomb chiropractors make it a priority to not only treat our patients like family but as vital as your family is, your health is even more so! And through our care for you, you will see just how imperative good health is in order to stay active and involved with your family and friends!
The metro-Detroit area has always been home to us. We want to aid in the health and wellness of our friends, family, and community as they have helped and blessed us all of our lives! Macomb is a community we have really looked forward to being a part of, so thank you for welcoming us!
What a lot of patients would not think of is how Chiropractors help with many conditions that are less associated with chiropractic care, such as headaches, knee pain, overall joint pain, intestinal issues, menstrual issues, various nervous system disorders, etc. A great deal of our favorite testimonials are from patients that had no pain, but had various other problems going on, leading them to us!
Some of the most common conditions we face are neck pain, mid-low back pain, and hip pain. When one thinks of a chiropractor these are the first symptoms to come to mind. We have plenty of wonderful success stories of all ages, and we are so proud of the difference we have made. And no, spinal surgery does not make you ineligible for treatment!
Here at Vital Family Chiropractic, our main goal is to revitalize and improve your overall health and quality of life. We are very transparent about care and what our solutions are to help you. So, now that you have read our story, we would love to hear yours! Please contact our Macomb office today to take your first small step towards your giant leap into better health!
Chiropractors restore “normal” nerve transmission/function to the body through specific adjustments to the spinal bones. “Abnormal” nerve function (too much/too little) comes from misaligned bones or what chiropractors commonly refer to as “subluxations”.
These “subluxations” can create a state of “dis-ease” in the body…sometimes resulting in certain conditions. Specific adjustments bring the body back to it’s “EASE” state, oftentimes restoring one's state of health.
To determine whether chiropractic will be effective or not, one must consider a few important factors:
No. Adjustments are intended to be specific. The specificity is what makes chiropractic unique! Treating everyone the same way with the same twisting of the neck and lower back from right to left and popping everything in between is not at all specific. Anything less than specific is not chiropractic and may do more harm than good to the patient!
Vital Family Chiropractic uses the Gonstead method of adjusting and analyzing the spine. We're one of a few offices in Macomb that exclusively uses the Gonstead method. By thoroughly analyzing the spine through the use of x-ray, instrumentation, visualization, static and motion palpation you can expect a properly delivered adjustment.
Yes, chiropractic adjustments are safe…given that they are performed by a skilled and competent chiropractor! Like I tell patients, anyone can make a “popping” or “cracking” noise but very few people can make a proper adjustment. This is an art or skill that takes years to become efficient at. Chiropractic has been around since 1895 with a proven track record of success!
Besides the more common symptoms of neck and back pain, patients may often find relief/support with other symptoms such as:
Just to name a few!
Absolutely! During pregnancy, a women’s body goes through some pretty dramatic changes that can create stress along the spine. If the spine was already stressed before pregnancy, chances are it will intensify during the pregnancy. Great care is taken to be sure that both the mother and her baby are safe when performing an adjustment. We utilize special adjusting tables with different modifications to give the most gentle and accurate adjustment up to the time of delivery.
Unfortunately, most people associate a “popping” or “cracking” noise as being on the same level as an adjustment. Certainly, If you rotate your spine hard enough you will likely create a loud noise! However, this in no way constitutes an adjustment and may prove to be more harmful than good!
Adjustments are specific! For instance, the Gonstead technique utilizes a listing system that helps the doctor determine how the misalignment is occurring and the best way to make the correction.
It’s important to adjust the bone in the proper direction in accordance to how the bone is misaligned. It’s of even greater importance that the adjustment reduces and eventually eliminates nerve pressure and restores vital nerve function.
Sciatica often presents itself as pain down one leg or both. Oftentimes, the pain may travel all the way to the foot. Typically, when there is misaligned bone (subluxation) in the spine, this will induce an inflammatory response in the disc that can potentially irritate the spinal nerves…in this case, the nerves that travel down the leg.
With a proper analysis, the doctor can specifically determine how vertebrae has misaligned and where the nerve pressure is being affected. This information is then used to determine the best approach to restoring proper position and motion of the subluxated vertebrae that may be affecting, in this case, the sciatic nerve.
Chiropractors take x-rays to see the internal condition of the spine. X-rays also reveal if there are any underlying spinal disorders, such as arthritis of the spine, abnormal development, disc disorders, bone spurs, and spinal deterioration.
Having an x-ray taken before any adjustment helps chiropractors make a correct diagnosis. Combining x-rays with other exams will benefit the patient ultimately.
17949 Hall Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
WINNER of the Community Choice Awards Chiropractic Clinic of the Year by the Detroit Free Press! To all our amazing patients who voted, cheered us on, and most importantly, believed in the power of feeling your best, we're sending you the warmest thank-you hug.
