Schafer Chiropractic, Grand Rapids, MI Videos

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What good is core strength if you have to hold your breath to activate those muscles? #chiropractor #chiropractic #chiropractorlife #movementismedicine #chiropractorgrandrapidsmi #corecoordination

Stay tuned if you want to learn more about the right way to train your core. #corecoordination #chiropractor #chiropractic #chiropractorlife #chiropractorgrandrapidsmi

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Don’t be afraid to try something new. I have been working out for 30 years. But this is the first time I have tried Bulgarian split squats. There is an infinite number of exercises and variations, so why limit yourself? #chiropractor #chiropractic #movementismedicine,#useitorloseit,#chiropractorgrandrapidsmi

Straight knee stretch. Most of us sit too much, even if we have a stand up desk. We still sit when we drive, eat, or binge-watch the latest Ted Lasso season.#chiropractor #chiropractic #movementismedicine, #stretches

We try our best to NOT BE a high volume “assembly line” chiropractic clinic.

Top 5 stretches after running or walking when you have a bench nearby. If you want to see these in detail, please visit my Youtube page at Schafer Chiropractic @grchirospa

Six reps is always better than zero. There is no law that says you must to 12 reps per set for every exercise.

Closed chain exercises like this handstand pushup are considered more beneficial than open chain exercises, such as a lateral shoulder raise. Typically the closed chain movements target multiple joints and muscle groups. Functionally, the movement of a closed chain will also cause every other joint to move in a predictable fashion, which is not the case with open chain movements. In addition, the closed chain is better at improving dynamic balance. All of this translates into more bang for your buck. And in case you are wondering, yes, I was too far away from the wall when I did this. But, no, I did not hurt myself.

I always ask my patients if they exercise. I find it interesting that, of those who do weight training, most of them say the same thing. They say “Yes, I do weights, but not heavy!” As if heavy weights are automatically bad. Lighter weights are ok to start with, but I fear they may not be challenging themselves. Don’t be reckless. But don’t artificially limit yourself. Listen to your body. Today my body said it could incline press 110lb dumbbells for 1 rep. So I did.

Newest member to the “1000 lb. Club”. Deadlift 405 + Squat 325 + Bench Press 275.

Ok I will let the cat out of the bag. I am the new James Bond. I will continue my practice here in Grand Rapids, but with reduced office hours. They have decided to film right here in fabulous Grand Rapids! #aprilfools, #notfoolinganyone

No scrubs Friday! You can see my face is much improved from the phytophotodermatitis. Thank goodness. Have a great weekend!

Do you have migraines? Compelling case for chiropractic care for migraine sufferers.