Community Care Initiative · March
Social Workers
Recognizing those who advocate for our communities every day.
This group is honored each March. The $56 New Patient Special is available to new patients year-round — see who's featured this month.
Social work in West Michigan means windshield time. Home visits in Ottawa County, court in Kalamazoo, a school meeting in Muskegon — then documentation from a laptop balanced on the passenger seat.
Driving posture and car-seat ergonomics are a genuine clinical issue, not a footnote. Add the emotional weight of the caseload and the body starts keeping score.
March is Social Work Month nationally, and it's ours locally too.
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, March is yours.
Not an exhaustive list — if your role belongs in this group, you're included.
- Licensed social workers
- School social workers
- Hospital social workers
- Child welfare professionals
- Case managers
- Community outreach 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.
Windshield time
Car seats put the pelvis in a slouch and the head forward. Hours of it stiffens the mid back and neck.
Laptop anywhere
Charting from a car, a lobby, or a kitchen table means no desk setup ever supports you.
Carried stress
Hard visits leave the nervous system braced. Sleep and jaw tension are usually the first signs.
Conditions we treat
What we most often help with in this group.
Mid-Back & Rib Pain
Mid-back pain gets dismissed as "just tension," but a stuck rib joint produces some of the sharpest, most breath-limiting pain we see. It's also one of the fastest problems to resolve once the right segment is adjusted.
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Neck Pain
Neck pain rarely stays in the neck. It spreads into the shoulders, creeps up the back of the skull and shows up as headaches by mid-afternoon. The good news: the cervical spine responds quickly once the right segment starts moving again.
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Stress & Muscle Tension
Stress produces a real, measurable physical pattern: shoulders up, jaw clenched, breathing shallow and high in the chest. Held for months, that pattern stiffens joints and produces pain that no amount of stress management alone will resolve.
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Poor Sleep From Pain
Pain and sleep run in a loop: pain wakes you, poor sleep lowers your pain threshold, and the next day hurts more. Breaking that loop means treating the mechanical problem and fixing the eight hours a night that keep re-irritating it.
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Where to go
Pick the clinic closest to you.
Questions
Social workers: common questions
I'm a case manager, not an LMSW. Am I included?
Yes. If your job is walking alongside families and clients, this month is for you.
Which clinic is easiest if I'm in the field all day?
Pick the one closest to your route — Zeeland, Portage, or Muskegon. All three run the same program.
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.
Featured this month
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.
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.