Seasonal health and wellness tips for West Michigan from McAlpine Chiropractic in Holland, MI — from Tulip Time and summer activities to yard work, winter, and staying pain-free through every season on the lakeshore.
By Phillip Maletta, DC Last Updated: August 10, 2026 Here’s the short version: A backpack over roughly 10–15% of your child’s body weight, or worn slung over one shoulder, can genuinely make them sore — use both straps, pack the…
By Phillip Maletta, DC Last Updated: July 13, 2026 Back pain after boating happens because hours of wave impacts, vibration, and unsupported sitting fatigue the muscles that stabilize your spine — then tubing or wakeboarding adds sudden, high-force landings on…
Last Updated: June 29, 2026 It usually happens at the worst possible time. You roll your ankle in a pickleball game, your shoulder starts barking three weeks into tennis season, or your kid limps off the soccer field favoring a…
Last Updated: June 13, 2026 You bent down to pick up your kid, felt that familiar twinge, and did what you always do — straightened up slowly, told yourself it’s nothing, and got on with your day. With Father’s Day…
Memorial Day is not Veterans Day. It’s an easy mix-up — for some of us raised outside of military families, we were never taught the difference. But the distinction matters, and on this particular Memorial Day, it matters to us…
How do I walk Tulip Time without back pain? Prep your back the week before with daily 30-minute walks to build endurance. During the festival, wear cushioned supportive shoes (not flip-flops), take stretch breaks every 90 minutes, hydrate constantly, and…
Yard work back pain sidelines Holland MI residents every spring. Learn 5 common mistakes that wreck your back and how McAlpine Chiropractic can help.
