Welcome to Harrison Chiropractic Center!

Conveniently located on East Beltline in Grand Rapids, the leading health professionals at Harrison Chiropractic Center are dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness objectives -- combining skill and expertise that spans the entire chiropractic wellness spectrum. Dr. David Harrison, Dr. Andrew Schafer and Dr. Robert Harrison are commited to bringing you better health and a better way of life by teaching and practicing the true principles of chiropractic wellness care.

Patients seeking treatment at Harrison Chiropractic Center are assured of receiving only the finest quality care through the use of modern chiropractic equipment and technology. The Doctors and the staff have a genuine concern for your well-being!

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Back to School Check-Ups

  For the Month of August 2008 –

Children can receive a FREE back to school

Scoliosis Check!!

 

 

BAGS CAN PACK BACK PROBLEMS FOR STUDENTS!

 

 

 

                Schools will be back in session soon, and in the past we have noticed kids experiencing back pain and poor posture. Two studies in 2003 show that heavy backpacks can lead to back pain from hunching forward to carry a heavy load. “ This back pain trend among kids isn’t surprising when you consider the amounts of weight they are carrying over their one shoulder.” Said Dr. Scott Bautch of the ACA’s Council on Occupational Health.  “Many of these kids are carrying a quarter of their body weight over their shoulders for a large portion of the day. That’s’ the equivalent of a 180 pound man carrying a 45 pound load.”  Luckily, backpacks have undergone a radical evolution since their humble origins – with many backpacks now designed ergonomically to reduce stress on a child’s body.  Kids not only pack heavy schoolbooks into their packs, many of them are now carrying laptops, cell phones, MP3 players – you name it.

 

 

 

Take the time to check out your child’s backpack. Is your child standing straight or hunched over?  Is their head upright or looking at the ground? Check to see if their ears are directly over their shoulders. Shoulders should be directly over the hips. Hips should be directly over the knees. When this is not the case, there is a stress on the natural spine curves. If you see any signs of posture imbalance or if your child is complaining of neck, shoulder, back pains or headaches – call your chiropractor to schedule a consultation and examination.

 

 

 

Come in and see our selection of AirPacks, which is a postural supporting backpack. We carry several colors to choose from.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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