Northgate Chiropractic

Northgate Chiropractic Dr. Adam Lynes13534-97 StreetEdmonton, AB T5E 4E2

A headache that starts at the base of the skull is not always coming from the head. Cervicogenic headaches originate in ...
09/08/2026

A headache that starts at the base of the skull is not always coming from the head. Cervicogenic headaches originate in the joints and muscles of the upper neck, and the pain simply travels upward, which is why treating the head alone rarely resolves them. Addressing the neck directly often brings relief that other approaches miss.

The way you bend down for something on the floor matters more than how heavy it is. Rounding the low back while lifting ...
09/04/2026

The way you bend down for something on the floor matters more than how heavy it is. Rounding the low back while lifting concentrates pressure on a small area of the spine, while hinging at the hips and bending the knees spreads that load across stronger muscles. It is a small adjustment in form with a meaningful impact over years of repeated movement.

Not every adjustment involves the twist most people visualize. Instrument-assisted adjusting uses a small, handheld devi...
09/02/2026

Not every adjustment involves the twist most people visualize. Instrument-assisted adjusting uses a small, handheld device to deliver a precise, low-force pulse to a single joint, making it a good option for patients who prefer a gentler approach or have conditions that make traditional adjusting less suitable. Ask us whether this technique could be a good fit for you.

New parents carry more weight than most expect. Between lifting a car seat, feeding in awkward positions, and bending ov...
08/31/2026

New parents carry more weight than most expect. Between lifting a car seat, feeding in awkward positions, and bending over a crib dozens of times a day, the early months of parenting put repetitive strain on the low back and shoulders that most people do not plan for. That strain adds up quietly until it becomes pain. If you are in this stage, a checkup can help you catch it before it does.

Most people think of the feet as separate from the spine, but the arches in your feet absorb shock with every step and s...
08/28/2026

Most people think of the feet as separate from the spine, but the arches in your feet absorb shock with every step and send information upward through the whole kinetic chain. When that shock absorption is off, it can show up as strain much higher up, even in the lower back. Ask us how gait and footwear fit into the picture at your next visit.

Learning a new movement pattern works a lot like learning any physical skill. It takes repeated, consistent input before...
08/26/2026

Learning a new movement pattern works a lot like learning any physical skill. It takes repeated, consistent input before the nervous system adopts it as the new normal instead of slipping back to the old one. That is part of why regular visits tend to produce results that last longer than occasional ones.

You do not have to be in pain to start chiropractic care. Many patients wait until a flare-up forces the decision, but p...
08/25/2026

You do not have to be in pain to start chiropractic care. Many patients wait until a flare-up forces the decision, but proactive care is built to catch small imbalances long before they turn into bigger problems. If it has been a while since anything hurt but longer since a checkup, that is still a good time to come in.

A tough week does not erase the progress you have already made, even when it feels that way. The body holds onto gains l...
08/24/2026

A tough week does not erase the progress you have already made, even when it feels that way. The body holds onto gains longer than most people expect, even through a stretch of stress or a missed visit here and there. Showing up again is usually all it takes to pick right back up.

Chiropractic care works in layers. The first visits are often about calming things down and creating room for change, an...
08/21/2026

Chiropractic care works in layers. The first visits are often about calming things down and creating room for change, and the visits after that are what actually retrain the pattern so it holds. Stopping right after the pain eases usually means missing that second layer entirely. Staying with the plan a little longer is often what makes the difference last.

The height of your car headrest has a direct effect on how your neck handles force during even minor stops and collision...
08/20/2026

The height of your car headrest has a direct effect on how your neck handles force during even minor stops and collisions. When it sits too low, typically directly behind the back of the head, the neck is far more vulnerable to strain in the event of a rear impact. Most headrests are adjustable, and repositioning takes about ten seconds. It is one of the simplest injury-prevention habits most people have never thought about.

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13534-97 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5E4E2

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Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 2pm - 7pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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