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Bosscher Chiropractic, PLLC

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02/25/2026

Just wanted to point out a few things from a side view of the neck.

For one, there’s a normal curve (lordosis) to the neck, similar to the one in the low back.

It’s very common to observe on X-ray that there tends to be structural change to the LOWER part of the neck (over time).

This isn’t to say there never any changes to the upper neck… I just expect some deformity as we age in the lower neck.

Notice I say “I expect to see”… this is somewhat normal but does NOT necessarily equate to someone’s pain. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn’t. Multiple factors to consider with someone in pain…

As mentioned, C5-C7 provides a lot of motion. This is good 👍 however, the lower part of the neck then meets the relatively rigid upper thoracic spine.

Depending on well the above + below joint segments are moving, this cervical thoracic junction can be the source of some issues.

A common “hinge point” if you can picture it…

As always, if I’m palpating this region, I’m feeling for areas of joint restriction. We want good movement the all joint segments. Limited motion around this region will create an even more significant general “hinge.”

Hope it makes sense. Nothing to be scared of, just want good movement mechanics and posture as we age 🤝

02/18/2026

I’m always a fan of trying to make things practical when it comes to training ✅

This example shows the practicality of adding ROTATION to a single leg exercise like a lunge.

Very important in sports, which require a great deal of side-to-side movement. Both in controlling DECELERATION as well as generating POWER through the push off. 👍

However, this can also be useful to anyone working around the house. I demonstrate 👆how loading the hip through rotation takes away the need for excessive STEPS 👣

I can rotate around my hip and point my pelvis in the direction I’m going or moving something, instead of having to take multiple steps in achieving the same outcome.

First, try it as a warm up and get your hips used to this motion. Then ideally you can add weight to it.

There’s nothing wrong with doing a lunge straight and straight down ⬆️⬇️ I’m just a fan of really loading up the glutes by adding rotation.

Most of us need greater hip range of motion anyway 🤷‍♂️

Hope it all makes sense and you can give it a go! If you need any tweaks to your workout or movements, I’m happy to help! 👍

02/16/2026

While I don’t tape all my patients, it certainly can be an effective tool to use 👍

I use both kinesiology tape (stretchy) and leukotape (no stretch) depending on what we’re trying to accomplish.

Kinesiology tape provides a light, dynamic support to muscles or joint without restricting movement. It can help stimulate mechanoreceptors in the skin which help modulate PAIN sensitivity.

Depending on the application, kinesiology tape can also LIFT up the skin to allow better subcutaneous fluid flow. Important in the case of swelling or bruising.

Leukotape or athletic tape is much more sturdy with no flex. This is usually applied to reinforce joint STABILITY. Depending on the application, it can be used to restrict movement of a joint.

I’m a certified Rocktape provider, and have taped up many athletes over the years! To me, it’s just another tool I can apply, but if you’re interested in either kinesiology or leukotape applications, feel free to reach out! 🤝

02/04/2026

The root of a lot of shoulder issues comes from the LACK of thoracic mobility.

I give the example of stiff hips and how the lumbar region takes up the slack and may create excessive strain..

It’s a similar idea with thoracic spine being locked up and creating excessive strain through the shoulder joint.

Thread the needle is usually performed on the ground on all 4’s, however, I like this little tweak performing it seated. 👍

Few reasons…
1️⃣ I can push off using my hand or elbow on opposite leg and
2️⃣ it’s common to “cheat” and lean your torso in effort to make it look like your getting greater range of motion ❌ using your hand or elbow helps prevent this little cheat.

Seated all ensures the lumbar spine gets “locked out” in flexion, so majority of the rotation should be coming from the thoracic region 👍

*side note. If this is difficult to perform it does not 100% mean it’s due to a STIFF spine. In some people, they just need to retrain the body in performing this movement. 🤝

Give it a go! Is one side harder like it is for me?! 😜

01/29/2026

These techniques can be quick and easy if you’re dealing with posterior knee pain or tightness 👍

Tools like a foam roller or rolling stick often get bashed because they are not “solving the problem.”

I’m not disagreeing as this is simply going after treating someone’s symptoms. However, if it provides relief, then why the heck wouldn’t you use it? 🤷‍♂️

Pin + stretch (active release technique) is what I do with just about every patient as I’m usually working with a lot of tight tissues around the area of someone’s concern.

As mentioned ☝️you need to get good tissue tension or pull prior to starting the movement.

Pretty easy if you’re dealing with tightness to muscles like:
•calves (gastroc, soleus, plantaris, popliteus)
•hamstrings (semitendinosus, semimembranosus, biceps femoris)

Dealing with ongoing knee pain? I’m happy to assess and address what you can be doing 🤝 if you’re up for putting in some work, I’m happy to give suggestions 😉 🙂

01/22/2026

12 ribs, lower 2 are “floating” meaning there’s no connection to the sternum via costal cartilage.

I’d say very common to have rib issues that can cause that sharp pain between the spine and shoulder blades. I see this at least once a week.

In this case, I would adjust the joints where the ribs attach to the spine as well as address posture and mechanics of breathing/moving.

Most rib issues are due to excessive thoracic flexion + forward head + shoulders rolled forward. All of these postures put strain on the posterior rib attachment.

I’m a fan of opening up the chest 👍 most of us need this, and it can help mobilize the ribs and their spinal articulation.

Breathing: I find most people are strictly chest breathers. This doesn’t allow proper lung expansion unfortunately, and you may rely more on accessory respiratory muscles to primarily help in this motion.

Abdominal breathing utilizes the diaphragm with this up and down function. Certianly not saying it’s wrong, but ideally you still need to fill the upper lungs (chest) to get a proper full expansion.

So the way I like to think about it is breathing in all directions, 360 degrees. Full lung and rib expansion 👍

It helps me to think about a belt around my chest that you’re trying to push all directions out into. Forward, side-to-side, and backward ✅

Realistically, this technique isn’t every breath I take, but if I’m mindful of my breathing then I like to utilize this 360 degree approach.

01/21/2026

I see overpronation everyday, with the high majority of patients NOT complaining of foot pain.

However, you can’t argue against the fact that overpronation will put consistent stress and strain on the medial ligaments of the foot.

As with any injury, almost all can be from cumulative stress.

“It’s the straw that broke the camels back.”

Someone could live in this position for a really long time and likely have no symptoms until maybe a beach walk, for example..

As with any other condition, symptoms are also usually a culmination of multiple factors.

So when I see this foot position in an asymptomatic patient, I may bring it up and suggest some home exercises for correction.

If you’re coming in WITH pain and this foot alignment, I will definitely be pushing various exercises, manual treatment, and potential orthotic if needed.

It’s just a classic case of something “not looking normal,” and not having any pain associated with it…yet 😉

01/15/2026

You can imagine an ankle that is chronically injured is likely going to end up being a bit UNstable.

Spraining or lengthening of the ankle ligaments will allow greater movement of joints.

Also to add, there will less proprioceptive input with chronic sprained ankles. AKA less muscle activity allowing support.

So what happens is somewhat of a “sloppy” foot and arch collapse. Long term can certainly contribute to a multitude of foot issues, bunions included.

Big picture is to improve ankle stability and “coordination” to ankle stabilizers.

They need more input and activation to do what they’re supposed to do, including support the natural ARCHES of the foot 🦶

I mention the peroneals as a big contributor. These muscles do eversion (the opposite of the direction of most ankle sprains).

Peroneus longus also depresses the first big toe joint which helps in overall ankle and medial arch stability 👏

There’s plenty of balancing exercises that can improve ankle stability. Just need to find a provider to help you along.

You dealing with this? I am too to an extent from a past ankle injury that I don’t think I properly rehabbed (now causing foot issues).

I’m happy to help 🤝 chiropractor with a heavy rehab emphasis. Call in or DM to get on the books. 2026, time to prioritize your health 🫡 😉

01/08/2026

It’s wintertime which means more slips and falls for us northerners. 🧊 ❄️

It’s natural to want to brace your fall by using an outstretched hand.

Unfortunately, we see a lot of wrist injuries because of this.

2 of the more severe injuries would be fracture or dislocation.

The most commonly fractured wrist bone (carpals) is the scaphoid. This carpal bone unfortunately has poor blood supply and is at risk for non-union (harder time healing together properly).

Bracing is important in the case of a fracture to the scaphoid. There are other measures you can take to ensure proper healing. Modalities (laser or acoustic compression), and supplementing for proper bone healing.

A dislocation is most common to the lunate bone. These carpal bones are connected by ligaments, so if there’s a dislocation, you can imagine there had to be some sort of injury sustained to ligaments as well.

As mentioned in the video, a ligamentous sprain (even if minor) is likely the most common issue I would see with a foosh injury.

No worries, give it time. Limit activities that hurt. Bracing may be appropriate for 2-4 weeks pending the severity of injury.

However, I don’t want to downplay an injury. If it’s significant, it may require surgery or advanced treatment 🤝

01/06/2026

I found myself scrolling through a page where the general population was commenting on giving suggestions for a certain issue someone was dealing with, let’s just call it back pain.

“Chiropractor fixed my back pain.”

Next person, “Do NOT see a chiropractor. Quacks, pseudoscience. All they want to do is sell you long treatment packages.”

Next person. “Try physical therapy, helped me!”

“Pelvic floor therapy REALLY helped with my back pain.”

“Steroid injection fixed mine!”

“Did injections, and physical therapy, nothing helped so far.”

“My chiro helped me tremendously!”

“Massage did the trick!”

“Saw a chiropractor who insisted on x-rays and 36 visits. No thanks.”

“Muscle relaxers didn’t touch it. Ended up doing physical therapy with relief.”

“Saw a chiropractor one time. No relief.”

“Physical therapy wasn’t for me, I just opted for an injection. Helped a bit, but still in pain.”

I made all of these up, but these are the types of responses I read or hear all the time.

*By the way, back pain could be: muscle strain, facet syndrome, discitis, disc bulge, disc herniation, muscle spasm, thoracolumbar fascia tear, facet cyst, central canal stenosis, fracture, cancer, lateral canal stenosis, scoliosis, facet arthrosis, facet tropism, spinal ligament sprain, SI joint fixation, referral from GI issues…etc. get my point, I wouldn’t treat all these the same way.

Yes, you should absolutely take into consideration what has helped you or friend/family member in the past.

Maybe it didn’t help completely, but that doesn’t mean it’s totally useless for everyone.

People too often label certain therapies as “bad” just because it may not have cured them instantly 🤷‍♂️ wink wink…

Careful with the latest trends too that will claim to cure things quickly and easily. Easy to get roped into trying something new, not saying don’t do it but do your research 🤝

Bottom line is you can’t really compare your health and clinical experience with someone else’s. Everyone presents differently with different histories that us providers need to take into consideration.

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I am happy to be transitioning to Holland, MI (from Grand Rapids) and offer my services to this community. My effort is get patients out of pain as soon as possible, but truly go after their root cause of discomfort. Many, if not most of the time, symptoms arise due to muscular imbalances through the body. My job is to find these imbalances, treat the dysfunction, and strengthen muscles where necessary. I do not only treat athletes or sports injuries, but I believe in restoring movement and mobility through the body in order to function properly.