Community Care Initiative · October
Farmers, Ag & Food Production
Supporting the people who feed West Michigan.
This group is honored each October. The $56 New Patient Special is available to new patients year-round — see who's featured this month.
Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren counties grow a remarkable share of Michigan's food — blueberries, apples, celery, dairy, poultry, and the greenhouses that ring Zeeland and Hudsonville.
Harvest is a marathon of bending, lifting, climbing, and tractor hours. Food processing adds cold rooms, line speed, and repetitive motion at a fixed station.
As the harvest wraps up, October is theirs.
New patient special
- Consultation with a doctor of chiropractic$75
- Full spinal & posture exam$95
- Digital X-rays (if clinically needed)$85
- Report of findings & care plan$30
New patients only. Not valid with Medicare, Medicaid, or federal insurance plans. One per person.
Who qualifies
If this is your work, October is yours.
Not an exhaustive list — if your role belongs in this group, you're included.
- Farmers & growers
- Dairy & livestock producers
- Orchard & field crews
- Greenhouse workers
- Equipment operators
- Food processing & packing staff
- Agribusiness & co-op staff
What the work does
Why this job shows up in your spine.
Every profession loads the body a specific way. Here's what we see most in this group.
Tractor and cab hours
Whole-body vibration plus a twisted seated posture is hard on discs and the mid back.
Bent-over work
Hours of picking, planting, and sorting keeps the low back loaded at its weakest angle.
Line repetition
The same motion thousands of times a shift is how wrists, elbows, and shoulders wear out.
Conditions we treat
What we most often help with in this group.
Low Back Pain
Low back pain is the single most common reason people walk into our clinics, and it's also the most commonly mistreated. Rest and ibuprofen quiet the symptom for a few days, but if a joint isn't moving or a disc is loaded unevenly, the pain keeps coming back.
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Degenerative Disc Disease
"Degenerative disc disease" is one of the most frightening phrases on a radiology report and one of the least useful. It describes discs that have dried out and thinned — extremely common with age, and only sometimes the source of pain. What matters is whether the segment moves and whether the nerves are clear.
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Wrist & Hand Pain
Your wrist is eight small bones that need to glide against each other. When a few of them stop moving properly, the tendons crossing the joint take up the slack and become irritated — producing pain that never quite settles with rest.
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Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, which means it depends on muscle control rather than bone structure for stability. When the rotator cuff or the shoulder blade stops doing its job, tendons get pinched under the bone above them — and reaching overhead becomes a project.
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Where to go
Pick the clinic closest to you.
Questions
Farmers & food production: common questions
Harvest doesn't leave me time. Can I come later in the year?
The $56 visit is available year-round — October is just when we spotlight ag. Come when the season lets you.
Does my whole crew qualify?
Yes, though appointments are limited each month. Have each person submit their own request.
Who qualifies?
Anyone who is part of the community group we're currently featuring. Each month recognizes a different profession or role. Both new patients and existing Back To Health patients from that group are welcome to participate.
What does the visit cost?
New patients in the honored group get our $56 New Patient Special — consultation and exam, digital X-rays if clinically needed, and your report of findings. That's it. No deposit, no hidden fees, and nothing due before you arrive.
Is there a deposit?
No. There is no deposit and no prepayment. You pay $56 at the clinic on the day of your visit.
Can I nominate someone?
Yes — and we love when people do. Use the Nominate Someone form to tell us about a coworker, friend, or family member who deserves to be recognized. We'll reach out gently and let them decide if it's right for them.
Can I nominate myself?
Absolutely. If you're part of the group we're currently honoring, just complete the reservation form.
How do I reserve a spot?
Complete the short reservation form and choose the clinic closest to you. You'll be sent straight to that clinic's online scheduling page to pick your time, and our team will confirm.
The full calendar
Twelve groups, twelve months.
Not your month? The $56 New Patient Special is open to any new patient year-round.
Mental Health Professionals
Supporting those who help others heal.
Childcare Providers
Caring for those who help raise the next generation.
Social Workers
Recognizing those who advocate for our communities every day.
Administrative Professionals
Celebrating the people who keep organizations running.
Moms & Caregivers
Honoring those who spend their lives caring for others.
Skilled Trades & Manufacturing
Supporting the people who build West Michigan.
First Responders
Honoring those who answer the call when others need help.
Teachers & Education Professionals
Helping those who shape the future of our children.
Nurses & Healthcare Workers
Taking care of those who care for everyone else.
Farmers, Ag & Food Production
Supporting the people who feed West Michigan.
Featured this month
Veterans & Active Military
Honoring those who have served our country.
Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality
Recognizing those who make the holidays possible for everyone else.
Book your visit
Ready to feel better?
Pick the clinic closest to you and book online in minutes. New patients are usually seen within days, not weeks.