Northgate Chiropractic Clinic

06/19/2026

Summer is in full swing, and with the warmer months come plenty of action-packed vacations and road trips. During many of these trips, people who work sedentary jobs day to day will be moving a lot more than they normally do. This sudden change in activity can cause strain on the musculoskeletal (MSK) system, especially if your body is unprepared for the extra activity,

The musculoskeletal system is comprised of the spine, muscles, bones and joints, making up most of your body and therefore opening the door for potential strains and injuries if you are not prepared. Just like you pack for a vacation to prepare for what you will need while away from home, you need to prepare your body, as well.

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06/17/2026

As comedian George Burns once observed, “You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” Burns, who lived to be 100, shared the sentiment of others who believe aging should not be an obstacle to a full and happy life. Yet chronic conditions and disability are common culprits that can rob the “life” out of our later years.

Conversations around what it takes to age well have become more frequent with the aging of the population. In the U.S., the baby boom generation (about 73 million strong) is now between the ages of 60 and 78. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans aged 65 and older will increase 47% (from 58 million to 82 million) by the year 2050.

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06/12/2026

Joint pain is common, especially in the knees, hips, shoulders, hands, neck, and lower back. While often described as a normal part of aging, joint pain is not always simply about “getting older.” There are multiple forms of arthritis, with osteoarthritis being the most common diagnosis. Researchers estimate that approximately 30–40% of middle-aged adults and 50–70% of older adults have some degree of osteoarthritis.

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Joint pain is common, especially in the knees, hips, shoulders, hands, neck, and lower back. While often described as a normal part of aging, joint pain is not always simply about “getting older.” There are

06/09/2026

The primary reason (93%) patients go to chiropractors is for the management of spinal pain complaints. Specifically, 63% go to chiropractors for low back pain, and 30% go to chiropractors for neck pain.

Chiropractic care is primarily mechanical-based care. The distinguishing difference between the mechanical-based care of chiropractic as compared to other mechanical-based disciplines is the spinal adjustment.

The spinal adjustment is a form of manipulation that is delivered in a specific line of direction. A good description of the chiropractic adjustment is found in the publication by orthopedic surgeon William H. Kirkaldy-Willis that notes...

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The primary reason (93%) patients go to chiropractors is for the management of spinal pain complaints (1). Specifically, 63% go to chiropractors for low back pain, and 30% go to chiropractors for neck pain. Chiropractic care

06/05/2026

Whiplash is a common neck injury that typically occurs when the head is suddenly forced backward and forward, often during a motor vehicle collision, sports injury, or fall. This rapid motion can place excessive stress on the muscles, joints, ligaments, discs, and nerves of the cervical spine. Many people walk away from a collision feeling relatively normal only to develop neck pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, or shoulder pain hours or even days later. This delayed onset can cause some individuals to underestimate the severity of the injury or delay seeking evaluation.

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Whiplash is a common neck injury that typically occurs when the head is suddenly forced backward and forward, often during a motor vehicle collision, sports injury, or fall. This rapid motion can place excessive stress

06/03/2026

Pain can bring life to a standstill. When movement becomes painful and people are forced to stay home from work or reduce outside activities they enjoy, it can lead to a cascade of consequences including reduced function and productivity, isolation, depression and hopelessness.

“That’s the thing about pain. When you are in agony, it is all-encompassing,” writes Dr. Sanjay Gupta in his latest book about pain.(1) In it, the neurosurgeon acknowledges that, “Because opioids have consumed most of the conversation, most people don’t even realize there are plenty of other effective options to help relieve pain”...

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This October, the American Chirpractic Association and doctors of chiropractic nationwide are celebrating National Chiropractic Health Month with the theme, “Get Started with Chiropractic.” Learn more about chiropractic as a first-line defense again back pain below, and follow the conversation o...

05/29/2026

After an especially rough winter, many people have one thing on their minds as spring arrives and the weather gets warmer—the start of gardening season! In the U.S., gardening is one of the most popular pastimes. More than 80% of households participate, spending around $50 billion on lawn and garden products. However, after a sedentary winter, some bodies might not be ready for all the bending, twisting, and reaching that comes with planting bulbs, pulling weeds, and trimming bushes...

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After an especially rough winter, many people have one thing on their minds as spring arrives and the weather gets warmer—the start of gardening season! In the U.S., gardening is one of the most popular pastimes. More than 80% of households participate, spending around $50 billion on lawn and gard...

05/26/2026

You’ve decided to visit a doctor of chiropractic, but you’re not quite sure what to expect. Like other healthcare practitioners, chiropractors will begin by trying to gather as much information as possible about your condition in order to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan

Following is more detail on what to expect and the type of information you may be asked to share with your chiropractor. To start, your first visit will typically include...

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This October, the American Chiropractic Association and doctors of chiropractic nationwide are celebrating National Chiropractic Health Month with the theme, “Get Started with Chiropractic,” promoting the benefits of non-drug pain management. Learn more here and follow the conversation online w...

05/25/2026

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Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day as we honor those who served and sacrificed.

05/22/2026

Neck pain is estimated to affect approximately 30–50% of the adult population in the United States each year, making it second only to low back pain as a primary reason patients seek chiropractic care. The goal of chiropractic care for neck pain is to help restore normal joint motion and function in the cervical spine, a process that is often a collaborative effort between care delivered during office visits and self-care performed by the patient between visits.

Read more: https://chiro-trust.org/neck-pain/in-office-and-at-home-neck-pain-management/

Neck pain is estimated to affect approximately 30–50% of the adult population in the United States each year, making it second only to low back pain as a primary reason patients seek chiropractic care. The