Rehabilitative Services in Grand Rapids MI

At-home therapeutic exercises

At Kentwood Family Chiropractic, we complement gentle adjustments with therapeutic exercises tailored to your condition. These simple, targeted movements strengthen weak muscles, improve flexibility, and stabilize the spine so your adjustments hold longer. As part of your personalized care plan, we provide handouts and walk you through exactly how to do each exercise safely at home or in the office, so you can stay active, recover faster, and prevent future injuries.

Lumbar decompression with Cox Flexion-Distraction

Lumbar decompression is a gentle, effective way to help correct disc problems in the lower back, like herniated or irritated discs. We use a proven, hands-on method called Cox Flexion-Distraction Therapy to do this safely and comfortably.

During treatment, you lie face down on a special table designed for this technique. The lower half of the table gently bends and moves while your legs are secured. As the table slowly moves, Dr. McAllister applies gentle pressure to the problem area of your spine. This opens the space between the vertebrae and creates a stretch in the disc, relieving pressure on irritated nerves, reducing pain, and drawing healing fluids back into the disc space.

The movement is smooth and controlled, with no sudden twisting or popping, and many patients find it relaxing. If disc problems in your neck or low back are severe, ask about our motorized spinal decompression therapy as well.

In-office exercises and traction

Vestibular discs

A vestibular disc is a small, firm cushion, similar in feel to sitting on a yoga ball. You sit on the disc and do a set of simple, prescribed exercises before your adjustment. These movements activate and strengthen the large core muscles that support your spine, warm up your muscles for the adjustment, improve spinal mobility and balance, and help your adjustment hold better.

Cervical traction

Cervical traction is a gentle way to stretch and decompress the neck. We use a simple wall-mounted unit with a padded strap behind your neck and a bar under your chin. You slowly bend your knees into a shallow squat, which puts a light, comfortable stretch on your neck and spine. This takes pressure off the neck joints and discs and works to restore the natural curve in your neck. That curve is something many of us lose to too much sitting, poor posture, and constant phone use, and it is something Dr. McAllister looks for on your neck X-rays.