NPC Mr. Michigan champion
He is the only chiropractor in Michigan who is also an NPC Mr. Michigan bodybuilding champion. He understands training, recovery, and the demands you place on your body.
The Gym Chiropractor · NPC Mr. Michigan
Sports & Athletic Chiropractic Care in Sterling Heights
Dr. David Waring, DC is the only chiropractor in Michigan who is also an NPC Mr. Michigan bodybuilding champion. With 32+ years in practice, he treats athletes, bodybuilders, and active people with adjustments, hands-on muscle work, exercise, and at-home self-care coaching.
- NPC Mr. Michigan champion
- 32+ years in practice
- Athletes & bodybuilders at all levels
- Trusted by local coaches
Why athletes choose Dr. Waring
A chiropractor who trains like the athletes he treats
Dr. Waring earned his strength credentials under the bar. That elite training background shapes how he assesses, adjusts, and coaches every active patient — from weekend warriors to competitors on stage.
Trusted at every level
Dr. Waring has consulted for and treated elite athletes and bodybuilders at all levels — including IFBB Mr. Olympia contenders — along with notable public figures.
More than adjustments
Care is not only spinal adjustments. He adds muscle work, corrective exercise, and stretching, and teaches proper at-home self-care so your progress holds between visits.
Who he works with
From high-school athletes to Olympia stages
Whatever your sport or training level, Dr. Waring builds a plan around your body and your goals. His care meets athletes where they are.
- Competitive and recreational athletes of all ages
- Bodybuilders and strength athletes at every level, including IFBB Mr. Olympia contenders
- Local high-school athletes — trusted by coaches and trainers
- Active people recovering from sports injuries and auto injuries
- Notable public figures seeking experienced, discreet care
What sports care covers
Injury recovery, pain relief, and performance support
Whether you got hurt, hit a plateau, or just want to keep training pain-free, Dr. Waring individualizes every plan for your sport and your body.
Sports & auto injuries
Hands-on care for neck pain, back pain, sciatica, and muscle and joint strains from training, competition, or a car accident. He pairs spinal adjustments with targeted muscle work to help you recover.
Performance & mobility
Keep joints moving well and muscles loose so you can train harder and recover faster. Care supports the way you move under load, drawn from Dr. Waring's own elite training experience.
Muscle & soft-tissue work
Beyond the spine, Dr. Waring works directly with the muscles that drive your sport — addressing tightness and imbalance that hold back strength and range of motion.
At-home exercise & stretching
You leave with a plan you can run on your own. He teaches proper exercise and stretching from his elite background, so your gains carry over between appointments.
Our difference
Dedicated to getting you back in the game
Dr. Waring is a team player who values other disciplines. If his care is not enough after a short period, he refers and recommends until you improve. As he puts it: "We are dedicated to you. That is our difference."
Common athletic complaints
Conditions Dr. Waring helps active patients with
- Neck pain
- Back pain
- Sciatica
- Headache
- Migraine
- Sports injuries
- Auto injuries
- Muscle & joint strains
- Mobility & flexibility
- Wellness care
See the full list on our Conditions We Treat page, or explore all Services.
Sports care FAQ
Questions athletes ask us
Do you work with athletes and bodybuilders?
Yes. Dr. David Waring, DC is "The Gym Chiropractor" and an NPC Mr. Michigan bodybuilding champion. He has consulted for and treated athletes and bodybuilders at all levels, including IFBB Mr. Olympia contenders, plus local high-school athletes and notable public figures. He works with competitive and recreational athletes in Sterling Heights and across Metro Detroit.
What sports injuries can a chiropractor help with?
Dr. Waring treats common athletic and active-lifestyle complaints such as neck and back pain, sciatica, muscle and joint strains, and pain from sports and auto injuries. Care combines spinal adjustments with hands-on muscle work, corrective exercise, and stretching, individualized to your sport and goals.
Do you treat high-school athletes?
Yes. Dr. Waring works with local high-school athletes and is trusted by coaches and trainers. He cares for all ages and tailors each plan to the demands of the athlete's sport, helping young athletes recover and stay in the game.
Can chiropractic care help my athletic performance?
Many athletes use chiropractic care to keep joints moving well, relieve muscle tightness, and support recovery between training sessions. Dr. Waring pairs in-office treatment with at-home exercise and stretching coaching drawn from his elite bodybuilding background, so you can maintain progress on your own.
How is Dr. Waring's approach different from a typical adjustment-only visit?
Dr. Waring does more than spinal adjustments. He adds hands-on muscle work, corrective exercise, and stretching, and he teaches patients proper at-home self-care from his elite training background. He is a team player: if his care is not enough after a short period, he refers and recommends until you improve.
Where is the clinic and how do I book?
Health Link Chiropractic Clinic is at 37140 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310, near 16 Mile Rd and Dequindre. To book, text (586) 354-8318 — texting is the only way to schedule. Hours: Monday 11 AM–6 PM, Tuesday 2–6 PM, Wednesday 11 AM–6 PM, Thursday 2–6 PM, Friday 11 AM–4 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday.