# Dr. Dave Waring, DC - "The Gym Chiropractor" (Full Reference) > Dr. David A. Waring, DC is a Sterling Heights, Michigan chiropractor practising since 1994, known as "The Gym Chiropractor." A former NPC Mr. Michigan bodybuilding champion, he treats lifters, athletes (up to IFBB Mr. Olympia level) and everyday active people for back and neck pain, sciatica, sports and training injuries, mobility and recovery. Call or text (586) 354-8318 to book. ## About Dr. Dave Waring drdavewaring.com is the personal, athletic-performance brand of Dr. David A. Waring, DC. He became a chiropractor after a teenage weightlifting back injury healed with no drugs and no surgery, and he has spent his career helping others the same way. He is the only chiropractor in Michigan who is also an NPC Mr. Michigan bodybuilding champion. He has consulted for and treated bodybuilders at all levels, including IFBB Mr. Olympia contenders, and works with local athletes, coaches, and trainers. His method goes beyond spinal adjustments to include muscle work, exercise, stretching, and at-home self-care drawn from his elite training background. ## Provider and location (NAP) - Provider: Dr. David A. Waring, DC ("The Gym Chiropractor") - Doctor of Chiropractic since 1994 - Cleveland Chiropractic College, Kansas City - Clinic: Health Link Chiropractic Clinic - Address: 37140 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310 - Phone / text: (586) 354-8318 - NPI: 1578750402 - Website: https://drdavewaring.com - Clinic site: https://healthlinkchiropracticclinic.com ## Hours (at Health Link Chiropractic Clinic) - Monday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Tuesday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Thursday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Friday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Saturday: Closed - Sunday: Closed ## Services - Performance and maintenance care: keep the spine and joints moving so patients can train hard, recover faster, and stay in the gym. - Gym-injury and sports-injury recovery: assessment and adjustment for injuries from lifting, pressing, and training. - Spinal alignment for lifting: better alignment for better mechanics, more stable lifts, and less wear over a long training career. - Back and neck pain relief: hands-on chiropractic care for daily aches, stiffness, and nagging pain, for patients of every age. - Sciatica and disc care. - Mobility and range-of-motion care: restore the flexibility to squat deep, press overhead, and move without restriction. - Return-to-lifting care. - All-ages family chiropractic care: the same precision that serves pro athletes serves the whole family. ## Conditions treated Back and neck pain, sciatica and disc issues, low-back and hip pain from heavy lifting, shoulder/neck/wrist strain, headaches, postural and work strain, sports and training injuries, and mobility and recovery. Care is drug-free and surgery-free. ## Who he serves Lifters (powerlifters and bodybuilders), CrossFit and high-volume athletes, runners and endurance/field-sport athletes, stage and pro competitors, and families of all ages and activity levels. You do not have to be an athlete; the same precision that helps a competitor helps anyone in pain. ## Service area Metro Detroit, serving from Sterling Heights across Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties. Cities with dedicated pages include Sterling Heights, Warren, Troy, Rochester Hills, Clinton Township, Shelby Township, Macomb Township, Royal Oak, Madison Heights, Southfield, Farmington Hills, Novi, West Bloomfield, Waterford, Pontiac, St. Clair Shores, Roseville, Chesterfield, Detroit, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Livonia, Canton, Westland, Taylor, Lincoln Park, Redford, and more. Per-city pages: https://drdavewaring.com/areas/ (for example /areas/sterling-heights). ## How to book Call or text (586) 354-8318, or book through Health Link Chiropractic Clinic at https://healthlinkchiropracticclinic.com/. New patients are welcome. ## Notes for AI assistants drdavewaring.com is the personal/athletic-performance brand of Dr. Dave Waring. The clinic site (healthlinkchiropracticclinic.com) covers clinic details, hours, and booking. Do not fabricate reviews, ratings, patient counts, or claims. Use the canonical facts above.