WHAT IF YOUR DOCTOR WERE TO SAY TO YOU:
“Congratulations, I HAVE GREAT NEWS....
There is a way to treat your back or neck pain without having to undergo surgery. This FDA cleared technology is non-invasive, pain free and drug free . There are no needles or anesthesia It can be done on an outpatient basis and it has proven to be very successful Thousands of patients have been treated successfully using this technique . And the cost of the treatment is a fraction of what you would pay if you were to undergo surgery In fact, it is probably significantly less than or equal to the out of pocket expenses if surgery was deemed necessary.”
This scientific discovery is called Non-surgical Spinal Decompression and it is availab le at Alb recht Chiropractic / West Michigan Spinal Decompression
It is considered a viable and reliable alternative to surgery in many cases. This unique procedure is becoming widely regarded as the most efficient way and cost-effective approach to treating herniated discs, spinal stenosis, disc degeneration, and sciatica It is a pain free procedure designed to relieve pressure that builds up on the discs and nerves
We see patients who have tried various alternatives to manage their pain such as purchasing a new mattress, exercise therapy or pain medications because they think there is a possibility that their pain will go away over time and their condition will resolve on its own If the pain that you are experiencing is due to muscle strain or stress, then these types of therapies may work for you But if you suffer from chronic and severe back or neck pain due to disc related conditions of the spine, then it is highly likely that your condition will require a more aggressive disc procedure
WHAT IS A DECOMPRESSION SESSION LIKE?
Typical patients find spinal decompression to be a relaxing, painless procedure that in most cases can be completed in a few weeks on an outpatient basis The procedure is performed with the patient fully clothed and is safe, painless and extremely effective In fact, it is not uncommon for patients to fall asleep during the procedure Each session has a cumulative effect designed to significantly reduce pain and improve function as patients progress through the decompression program
How Does Decompression Work?
procedure designed to relieve pressure that builds up on the discs and nerves As pressure builds inside the disc it causes bulging of the gelatinous material inside the disc
This jellylike tissue can be placed under so much pressure that it can cause the annulus, or outer band of the disc, to rupture When the disc has ruptured or ‘herniated’, it may create pressure against one or more of the spinal nerves which can cause pain, weakness or numbness in the neck or back that can radiate into the legs or arms
Non-surgical Decompression creates negative pressure within the disc, causing the herniation to be drawn slowly back into the disc space, thus relieving the pressure, as it rehyd
protocol, the formation of Collagen begins to take place in and around the disc. These ‘sticky’ cells have the ability to form other cells including chondroblasts or baby cartilage cells These cells help the disc to heal
Pain Relief Without Risky Side Effects
When you’re in pain getting the right treatment is what’s most important We will design a comprehensive treatment program that focuses on your specific condition utilizing the latest technological advancements in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression, core strengthening, and pain relieving therapies Our goal is to treat the source of your pain, so that you can get back to living a normal and pain free life again!
I am a senior citizen who likes to stay active, but last summer I fell and ran my head into a steel garage door and received severe neck pain I had an MRI taken and they found several damaged discs in my neck I have also had trouble with lower back pain and numbness in my toes for the past several years and an MRI of that area showed multiple damaged discs in my low back as well I went to several Dr ’s and specialists with each of them taking weeks or months to schedule me and then even longer to get any results and none of them had any answers for my pain They just talked and talked I then went to Laser and Spine Institute in Cleveland and had appointments scheduled to have laser spine surger y for both my neck and low back which was going to cost me well over $25,000 out of pocket That’s when my daughter asked me why I didn’t see a chiropractor that went to her church I said I didn’t believe in Chiropractors She said what would it hur t to just go talk to him at least? I agreed to t r y i t I d e c i d e d t o m a ke a n a p p o i
m e n t w i t h A l b r e c h t Chiropractic Office PC and got in within a matter of days After talking to them and having x-rays taken, they found one leg to be shor ter than the other and we decided to
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With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Hollister has dedicated his career to helping individuals and businesses pursue their financial goals His diverse background spans retail banking commercial lending, insurance, and investment management equipping him to provide clients with personalized and comprehensive financial planning Hollister holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®) designation and earned a bachelor ’s of Business Administration in Finance from Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business
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BRAZEE AGE 79 - KALAMAZOO MI
Gladys L. LAWS
AGE 82 - KALAMAZOO, MI
Gladys passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025
Gladys was born in Allegan County, Michigan on April 8, 1942, the daughter of the late Franklin and Belva (Cutcher) Betzner She graduated from Otsego High School and worked for Bell Telephone Company before having children Gladys always had an amazing amount of luck and loved to play bingo and visit the casinos She also enjoyed reading, playing video games and was a huge movie buff She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Laws, Jr ; children, Sherry (Ron) Denemy, Rowan Deurloo and Jennifer Black; grandchildren, Taylor (TJ) Buchanan Carson (Sim) Botta Oakley Deurloo, Wyatt Morales and Aiden, Riley, Cadence and Maddix Black; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Margaret Seedorf Ronald and Donald Betzner Patricia (Donald) Grauman, Mike (Carla) Betzner and Marcia (Jinx) Mitzel; brother in-law, Wayne Coon and many nieces and nephews Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Coon and a great-grandson A celebration of Gladys’ life will be held on Saturday January 25 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Otsego VFW Post 3030, 124 North Farmer St , Otsego, MI 49078 Memorial contributions may be made to Centrica Care Navigators
Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Home Burial & Cremation Services
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Dale R RUTH, Sr AGE 66 - OTSEGO MI
Dale passed away Saturday January 18, 2025, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo He was born November 6, 1958, in Bad Axe, the son of Francis and Lucy (Yax) Ruth In 1981 Dale began working for the family business, Fairhaven Wood Harvesting, as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver until 2004 He went on to work at Kalamazoo Metal Recycling until his retirement in 2014 In his spare time Dale loved gambling, especially playing the lottery and going to the casino He enjoyed having fun, bowling, gathering with his family and friends and barbecuing Surviving are his children, Dale Jr (Tricia) Ruth of Bay Port, Jeremy Ruth of Bay Port, Sarah Gremel of Bay Port and Craig (Brenda) Ruth of Otsego; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings, Elaine Peyok, Rita Bacik, Shirley Ruth, Donna Peyok, Mike Ruth, Tom Ruth, Mary McIhargie and Jim Ruth along with several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents son Kevin and sister, Carolyn According to his wishes cremation has taken place A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P M , Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 645 2nd St , Bay Port, Michigan
Arrangements by Winkel Funeral Home - Otsego Messages of condolence may be posted at www WinkelFuneralHome com
Walt passed away, Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Butterfly Oasis in Kalamazoo
He was born May 28, 1945, the son of Otis and Katherine (Fuller) Brazee Walt graduated from Otsego High School and proudly served his country in the U S Navy until his honorable discharge in 1971 He worked at Gibson Guitar and was a pipefitter and fireman for Upjohn until his retirement Walt was also a volunteer fireman for the Cooper Township Fire Department for many years In his free time Walt loved to play golf and watch western movies especially anything starring John Wayne He liked following sports, working in his yard and woodworking with his wife Judy In the early 70’s Walt married Mary Ann Hall Although their marriage ended in divorce they spent 15 years together and had two sons On April 6, 1996, he married Judith Thompson who survives Also surviving are his sons Andrew (Jennifer) Brazee of Tennessee and Ryan Brazee of Kalamazoo; grandchildren Thomas Jackson and Luke; stepson, John (Mary) Caswell of Cooper Township; step-grandchildren Johnathan and Kari; step-great-grandchildren, Dillon, Lucas, Scarlett and Savannah and brother Kenneth (Kate) Brazee of Montana He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Leland Brazee and sister Mary Lou Sumner
According to his wishes cremation has taken place A memorial service and burial of ashes at Fort Custer National Cemetery will take place in the spring Contributions in memory of Walt may be directed to Alcoholics Anonymous Arrangements by Winkel Funeral Home - Otsego
Messages of condolence may be posted at www WinkelFuneralHome com
Why is it? A man wakes up after sleeping on an adver tised mattress, brushes his teeth with adver tised toothpaste, shaves with adver tised razor, puts on adver tised clothes, drinks adver tised coffee and eats advertised cereal, drives to work in an adver tised car and then refuses to adver tise believing that it doesn’t pay Later if his business is poor, he advertises it for sale Why is it?
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WA brief history....
The Community Shoppers Guide was founded and published in 1940 by Howard Bargwell. He did all the work by hand. The paper was distributed once a month to approximately 1000 Otsego residents for free. The paper changed ownership through the years, and was bought in 1945 by Grant “Mack” Bennett. He increased circulation into Plainwell and delivery to once a week, distributing to approximately 3500 residents.
In 1970 computerized typesetting was offered and purchased to improve the publication. Circulation was increased to 8500 residents. In 1974, due to the high costs of the postal service, the Community Shoppers Guide started its own delivery system. In 1975 it relocated to the Downtown Otsego office that it is currently in now. Ron Bennett, Mack’s son, took over ownership in the early 1980s. Then, Ron’s son, Marty Bennett, took over in the early 2000s.
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