Mitten Health & Performance

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Mitten Health & Performance Located in Elk Rapids, Mitten Health & Performance provides evidence-based chiropractic care for athletes, active individuals, and families.

Our modern, community-focused approach helps you move better, feel better, and perform at your best.

Happy Halloween from Mitten Health!
11/01/2026

Happy Halloween from Mitten Health!

Way to go boys! Keep pushing!
10/29/2026

Way to go boys! Keep pushing!

Elk Rapids wins Division 3 regional championship 3-0 over Whitehall in boys soccer. Onto semifinals next week. Highlights on UpNorthLive News at 11!

10/28/2026

Office Hours Update 📅

Mitten Health & Performance will be out of the office this Friday, October 30, and Wednesday, November 4.

The office will be open Thursday, November 5, from 9 AM–6 PM for appointments!

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. If you need to schedule an appointment, feel free to reach out!

— Dr. Cesal
Mitten Health & Performance

10/21/2026

Dr. Cesal will be out of the office this afternoon but will be back tomorrow from 9 AM–6 PM!

Thanks for your understanding. Have a great afternoon, and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

10/16/2026

Happy Homecoming Weekend! 🏈🎉 Wishing all the athletes, students, and families a fun, memorable, and safe weekend! Enjoy the game and go, Elks! 🖤🧡

— Dr. Cesal

Get your Elk gear for homecoming!
10/12/2026

Get your Elk gear for homecoming!

🧡🖤 IT’S HOMECOMING WEEK, ELK RAPIDS! 🖤🧡

The excitement is building, the Elk pride is STRONG, and it’s time to gear up for one of our favorite weeks of the year! 🦌🎉

WE ARE ER is bringing the apparel to YOU all week long!

We’ll be popping up at different locations throughout Homecoming Week, making it easy to grab your orange and black and show off that ELK PRIDE!

📣 FIRST STOP: TONIGHT!
📍 Cherryland Middle School Open House
⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM

Whether you’re cheering from the stands, celebrating with classmates, or just love representing our amazing community, we’ve got you covered!

And the best part? Every purchase supports the athletics, arts, and extracurricular opportunities that make our Elk Rapids schools shine. 🧡

Keep an eye on our page for more apparel sale locations throughout the week!

LET’S PAINT THIS TOWN ORANGE & BLACK! 🧡🖤

Rest isn’t always the answer.When pain sticks around, your body may start moving differently to avoid it. Over time, tho...
10/07/2026

Rest isn’t always the answer.
When pain sticks around, your body may start moving differently to avoid it. Over time, those changes can affect your strength, mobility, and ability to tolerate the activities you enjoy.
That’s where active rehabilitation comes in.
Instead of simply waiting for pain to go away, active rehab helps you:
💪 Build strength
🦵 Restore mobility
🏃 Improve movement
🔄 Gradually return to the activities you love
Chronic pain usually isn’t caused by just one thing—and it often takes more than rest to get you moving confidently again.
If rest alone hasn’t gotten you where you want to be, maybe it’s time to try a different approach.
Ready to find out what may be driving your pain?
📩 DM us or schedule a consultation with Dr. Cesal at Mitten Health & Performance.

So lucky to be a part of Elk Rapids Football pregame! Elk defeat Boyne 26-6!! Go Elks!
10/03/2026

So lucky to be a part of Elk Rapids Football pregame! Elk defeat Boyne 26-6!! Go Elks!

3 Causes of Muscle “Tightness” — And Why Stretching Isn’t Always the AnswerThat persistent tightness in your shoulders, ...
10/02/2026

3 Causes of Muscle “Tightness” — And Why Stretching Isn’t Always the Answer

That persistent tightness in your shoulders, hips, or lower back?
Stretching more isn’t always the solution.

Sometimes, that “tight” feeling is your body responding to something else:
🔹 Weakness — A muscle may feel tight when it’s working harder than it’s used to or trying to provide extra stability.
🔹 Restriction — Sometimes the issue really is limited mobility or tissue restriction that may respond to targeted hands-on treatment and movement.
🔹 Neural tension — Irritation or sensitivity of the nervous system can sometimes create a feeling of tightness or pulling. In these cases, repeatedly stretching into the sensation may not be helpful.

The important part?

Not all tightness has the same cause — so it shouldn’t have the same treatment.
Instead of blindly stretching the area that feels tight, figure out why it feels tight in the first place.

That’s where a personalized assessment can help.

Dr. Cesal will be back in the office tomorrow after celebrating his wedding! Thank you for your patience while we took a...
09/29/2026

Dr. Cesal will be back in the office tomorrow after celebrating his wedding!

Thank you for your patience while we took a little time to celebrate. We’re excited to be back and ready to see you tomorrow!

Address

201 River Street Suite 203
Elk Rapids, MI
49626

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+12312678315

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