Conditions We Treat
Dr. Michael Houle, a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician®, sees patients with acute injuries and chronic pain in Marquette and across the Upper Peninsula. We combine chiropractic care, spinal decompression, and rehab-based movement to look for the underlying contributors to your pain, not just the symptom.
Spine and nerve conditions
Low Back Pain
Chiropractic adjustments and targeted rehab can help ease stiffness and aching in the lower back so you can sit, lift, and move more comfortably.
Herniated & Bulging Discs
Non-surgical spinal decompression and gentle chiropractic care may help reduce pressure on irritated discs and nerves.
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal decompression and restorative movement can help manage disc-related back pain and support spinal mobility.
Spinal Stenosis
Non-surgical care may help manage the leg pain, stiffness, and nerve-related symptoms associated with spinal stenosis.
Pinched Nerve
Gentle adjustments and decompression may help relieve pressure on irritated nerves and the sharp, burning, or radiating pain that comes with it.
Sciatica & Sciatic Nerve Pain
Care aimed at easing pain, numbness, and tingling that travels from the low back through the hip and down the leg.
Neck Pain & Whiplash
Hands-on chiropractic care and rehab can help improve neck mobility after whiplash, desk strain, or long-standing tension.
Headaches & Migraines
For some people, neck and spinal tension contributes to recurring headaches. Chiropractic care may help.
Joint and extremity pain
Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff Injuries
Soft tissue work and rehab exercises support shoulder strength, motion, and stability after injury or overuse.
Tennis & Golfer's Elbow
Soft tissue therapy and rehab exercises for the forearm and elbow may help ease outer or inner elbow pain from gripping, lifting, racquet sports, or golf.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Hand Pain
Soft tissue care and nerve-focused techniques may help with wrist and hand pain, numbness, and tingling.
Hip Pain
We assess the movement and joint factors that can contribute to hip pain, which is also often linked to knee and low back problems.
Knee Pain
We look beyond the knee to the hip and foot mechanics that can contribute to pain, supporting runners and active adults.
Shin Splints
Rehab and soft tissue therapy to help ease lower-leg pain and build strength for a gradual return to running and sport.
Ankle & Achilles Pain
Hands-on care and strengthening to support ankle stability and help with Achilles tightness and soreness.
Plantar Fasciitis & Foot Pain
Soft tissue therapy and movement-based rehab to help with heel and arch pain.
Soft tissue and mobility
Tendonitis
Soft tissue care and progressive strengthening to help manage tendon pain and irritation from overuse, so you can return to activity gradually.
Sprains & Strains
Early, targeted care to support recovery from muscle and ligament injuries and a safe return to activity.
Inflammation & Scar Tissue
Instrument-assisted soft tissue work and fascial manipulation target tissue restrictions that can limit movement and contribute to lingering pain.
Pregnancy-Related Diastasis Recti
Gentle, core-focused rehab and movement training to help support abdominal and trunk function after pregnancy, with progressions guided by your provider's clearance.
Stiffness & Loss of Range of Motion
Chiropractic adjustments and mobility training to help restore flexibility and joint movement lost to injury or inactivity.
Injury types and sports care
Sports Injuries
Sport-specific chiropractic care and rehab to support recovery and a return to play.
Overuse Injuries
We assess the movement patterns behind repetitive-strain pain so runners, skiers, and active adults can work toward doing what they love.
Auto Accident Injuries
Gentle chiropractic care and rehab to help with neck, back, and joint pain after a car accident.
Work Injuries
Care for pain from lifting, repetitive tasks, or desk work to help you stay comfortable and productive on the job.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Guided rehab to help rebuild strength and mobility after surgery or a major injury, once cleared by your surgeon.
Athletic Event Preparation
Assessment, hands-on care, and strength training to help you prepare for race day, tournaments, and competition season.
Individual results vary. Care is tailored to each patient after an examination.