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896 E Apple Ave Muskegon, MI 49442

432 E Spring Whitehall, MI 49461

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Stachowicz Chiropractic

Shoulder Pain

Dr. Joe Stachowicz completed his chiropractic education at Logan University’s College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO.  While at Logan, Dr. Joe focused his studies on family practice, wellness, spots performance and pediatrics.
  Dr. Joe graduated with honors and returned to West Michigan to continue the family tradition of service through chiropractic. Dr. Joe was born and raised in Whitehall, MI and was a standout multi-sport athlete at Whitehall High School. He participated in football, basketball, powerlifting, and track and field for the Vikings. He was an All-State qualifier in track and field as well as a state champion and All-American in powerlifting. After high school and prior to his chiropractic education Dr. Joe attended Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI on a track and field scholarship. During his time at Aquinas he was a two time Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference Champion in the hammer throw and was a 5 time National Qualifier, two times in the indoor weight throw and three times in the hammer throw outdoors.
After completing his bachelors degree Dr. Joe moved to Central Missouri to coach track and field at William Woods University. While coaching Dr. Joe also earned his Master’s in Education. At William Woods Dr. Joe coached over 30 all-conference athletes and 4 national qualifiers including the 2013 NAIA Indoor runner up in the weight throw. Following the completion of his education and coaching at William Woods, Dr. Joe moved to St. Louis after being accepted into the Logan University’s College of Chiropractic. In addition to beginning his education Dr. Joe couldn’t leave coaching and was hired at Washington University in St. Louis where he coached numerous all-conference athletes including 7 conference champions in various throwing events. Dr. Joe loves all sports and loves to help athletes and all of his patients reach their full performance potential through chiropractic.
When not in the office Dr. Joe coaches track and field at Whitehall High School, and loves to be outdoors, kayaking, hunting, fishing or just spending time with his wife Alissa.

One of the most mobile joints in the human body is the shoulder. Because the shoulder is so mobile it is also one of the most complex, so it’s no wonder that this part of the body can cause us so much grief. If you have been experiencing shoulder pain for a while or it is something new, chiropractic treatment may be able to help. Especially if this is a new problem you should seek professional attention before the problem gets worse. At Stachowicz Chiropractic in Muskegon, MI, we are very familiar with the various problems that can occur in the shoulder, shoulder blade, back, and arm areas. And more than just treating the pain, we focus on treating the underlying cause.

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Shoulder pain can be caused by overexertion, pinched or inflamed nerves, dislocation, fractures, and various other problems. Symptoms often include:

  • Difficulty carrying objects or raising your arm
  • Numbness
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Tingling

If you’ve had any of these symptoms for an extended period of time, we urge you to come in to discuss your condition with one of our doctors. After a thorough examination of your physical health and medical history, we will aim to diagnose the problem and create a unique treatment plan that will work best for you. Treatment options at Stachowicz Chiropractic may include chiropractic adjustments of the spine and shoulder joint, stretching and strength exercises, icing or heat. Call us today at 231-773-4716 to schedule a consultation with one of our doctors.