By Dr. Joseph Heinecke, Mountain Valley Chiropractic – Grand Junction, Colorado As summer winds down, life starts shifting gears. Kids head back to school, fall sports begin, work schedules get busier, and families settle back into their routines. At Mountain Valley Chiropractic, this is also a time when I start seeing the effects that those […]
By Dr. Joseph Heinecke, Mountain Valley Chiropractic – Grand Junction, Colorado One of the questions I’ve been hearing a lot lately is: “Should I get a chiropractic adjustment or a massage?” My answer is often… Why not both? Now that we’re offering massage therapy here at Mountain Valley Chiropractic in Grand Junction, I’m excited because […]
Leaky Gut Syndrome: Could It Be the Cause of Inflammation and Chronic Health Problems? By Dr. Joseph Heinecke, Mountain Valley Chiropractic – Grand Junction, Colorado When thinking about bodily ailments, our natural inclination is to try to isolate exactly where a problem is coming from. What do I mean by this? Shoulder pain must equal […]
By Dr. Joseph Heinecke, Mountain Valley Chiropractic – Grand Junction, Colorado If you initially came in because you were in pain, and we successfully got you out of pain, why would you still need chiropractic care? This is a common question I hear from patients, and it’s an understandable one. The answer is simple but […]
By Dr. Joseph Heinecke, Mountain Valley Chiropractic – Grand Junction, Colorado As the school year approaches here in Grand Junction, I see a familiar pattern every fall – kids are gearing up for a new routine, and their bodies are about to be put to the test. I immediately think about backpack posture. Earlier mornings. […]
My Head Hurts By Dr. Joseph Heinecke, Mountain Valley Chiropractic – Grand Junction, Colorado Did you know that approximately 45 million Americans experience headaches each year? That’s about 1 in 6 people, with over 8 million seeking medical attention annually. Are you seeking headache pain relief? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Types […]
By Dr. Joseph Heinecke, Mountain Valley Chiropractic – Grand Junction, Colorado The overwhelming majority of people will experience digestive difficulties from time to time, whether it’s simple indigestion, heartburn, nausea with meals, the sensation that nothing is moving through, food feeling stuck, diarrhea, constipation, or something else entirely. What you may not realize is that […]
By Dr. Joseph Heinecke, Mountain Valley Chiropractic – Grand Junction, Colorado When adults experience chronic pain, poor posture, or injuries from slips and falls, chiropractic care is a common solution. But what about chiropractic care for kids? Most people assume that children don’t need chiropractic care because they haven’t spent decades developing poor habits, suffering […]
By Dr. Joseph Heinecke, Mountain Valley Chiropractic – Grand Junction, Colorado A subluxation, also known as a vertebral subluxation, occurs when one or more of the 24 vertebrae in your spine shifts out of alignment. This misalignment can irritate the surrounding soft tissues and smaller pain-sensing nerves, potentially impacting the larger spinal nerves. Your body […]