Minges Creek Chiropractic

11/29/2025

Each year, nearly 1-in-4 women and 1-in-6 men experience an episode of neck pain. In particular, the risk is highest for working-age adults aged 30 to 59 years. Interestingly, past research suggests that indirect costs associated with a condition like neck pain—such as missing work or lost

11/28/2025

Abdominal Strength and Back Pain:

Past research has shown that weak core muscles can affect spinal stability, which can increase one’s risk for low back pain. This is why low back pain patients are often advised to either become physically active or remain as active as possible, not only to aid in the management of their present condition but also reduce the risk of recurrence. Is general physical activity the best approach or should a patient also engage in exercises that specifically target the abdominal muscles?

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New Patients Welcome Every Day

Dr. Douglas Gordon, DC
Chiropractor, Battle Creek, MI

Open Monday-Thursday
8:30AM to 12:30PM
2:00PM to 6:00PM

Walk-Ins Welcome

To Make an Appointment:
Call 269-979-2000
Text 269-201-5212

Our office is a member of Chiro-Trust.org.

As a Chiropractor, Dr. Douglas Gordon has taken The Chiro-Trust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree
to provide my patients convenient, affordable,
and mainstream Chiropractic care.
I will not use unnecessary long-term
treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Minges Creek Chiropractic
3200 Capital Ave. SW
Battle Creek, MI 49015

www.MingesCreekChiropractic.com

Past research has shown that weak core muscles can affect spinal stability, which can increase one’s risk for low back pain. This is why low back pain patients are often advised to either become physically active or remain as active as possible, not only to aid in the management of their pr

11/27/2025

Healthy Hips Help a Healthy Back

There are many studies that support the theory that kinetic chain dysfunction in the lower extremities—the foot, ankle, knee, or hip injury and/or condition—can alter normal lumbo-pelvic biomechanics, which can lead to low back pain. Let’s take a look at how abnormal motion in t

11/26/2025

Don't let STRESS get the better of you this Holiday Season!

11/26/2025

Did You Know....?

Chiropractic Can Help with Sinus Pressure!

The sinuses are cavities in the skull that rest just behind the face, which help humidify the air we breathe and may even enhance the human voice. It’s common for patients with a headache in this area to refer to it as a sinus headache; however, the lay term “sinus headache” is somewhat controversial because the headache experienced by the patient may not be due to an issue with their sinuses at all. Let’s discuss three potential causes of what may be self-diagnosed as a sinus headache.

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New Patients Welcome Every Day

Dr. Douglas Gordon, DC
Chiropractor, Battle Creek, MI

Open Monday-Thursday
8:30AM to 12:30PM
2:00PM to 6:00PM

Walk-Ins Welcome

To Make an Appointment:
Call 269-979-2000
Text 269-201-5212

Our office is a member of Chiro-Trust.org.

As a Chiropractor, Dr. Douglas Gordon has taken The Chiro-Trust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree
to provide my patients convenient, affordable,
and mainstream Chiropractic care.
I will not use unnecessary long-term
treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Minges Creek Chiropractic
3200 Capital Ave. SW
Battle Creek, MI 49015

www.MingesCreekChiropractic.com

The sinuses are cavities in the skull that rest just behind the face, which help humidify the air we breathe and may even enhance the human voice. It’s common for patients with a headache in this area to refer to it as a sinus headache; however, the lay term “sinus headache” is

11/25/2025

Chronic non-specific neck pain is the most common form of neck pain. While the inclusion of the word “non-specific” implies the cause of neck pain is unknown, the term really describes neck pain without an underlying disease or pathology—like an infection or osteoporotic fractur

11/25/2025

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11/24/2025

Helpful Tips to Manage Chronic Lower Back Pain:

Statistically, low back pain is a condition that will affect nearly 90% of people, and it’s both a leading cause of disability and the primary reason patients visit a chiropractor. In addition to manual therapies provided in the office (like spinal manipulation), chronic low back pain patients are generally advised to stay or become more active. This not only aids in the recovery process but can also help reduce the risk of back pain recurrence. Can taking daily walks accomplish this or is a more comprehensive exercise routine required?

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New Patients Welcome Every Day

Dr. Douglas Gordon, DC
Chiropractor, Battle Creek, MI

Open Monday-Thursday
8:30AM to 12:30PM
2:00PM to 6:00PM

Walk-Ins Welcome

To Make an Appointment:
Call 269-979-2000
Text 269-201-5212

Our office is a member of Chiro-Trust.org.

As a Chiropractor, Dr. Douglas Gordon has taken The Chiro-Trust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree
to provide my patients convenient, affordable,
and mainstream Chiropractic care.
I will not use unnecessary long-term
treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Minges Creek Chiropractic
3200 Capital Ave. SW
Battle Creek, MI 49015

www.MingesCreekChiropractic.com

Statistically, low back pain is a condition that will affect nearly 90% of people, and it’s both a leading cause of disability and the primary reason patients visit a chiropractor. In addition to manual therapies provided in the office (like spinal manipulation), chronic low back pain patie

11/24/2025

Treatment for Cervical or Lumbar Radiculopathy.

For patients with pain and other symptoms that radiate in the arms or legs due to irritation of certain nerves as they exit the spine, a systematic review that included eleven clinical trials concluded that high-velocity, low-amplitude manipulation—the primary form of treatment delivered by chiropractors—is effective for reducing pain and disability.

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, October 2025

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New Patients Welcome Every Day

Dr. Douglas Gordon, DC
Chiropractor, Battle Creek, MI

Open Monday-Thursday
8:30AM to 12:30PM
2:00PM to 6:00PM

Walk-Ins Welcome

To Make an Appointment:
Call 269-979-2000
Text 269-201-5212

Our office is a member of Chiro-Trust.org.

As a Chiropractor, Dr. Douglas Gordon has taken The Chiro-Trust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree
to provide my patients convenient, affordable,
and mainstream Chiropractic care.
I will not use unnecessary long-term
treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Minges Creek Chiropractic
3200 Capital Ave. SW
Battle Creek, MI 49015

www.MingesCreekChiropractic.com

11/23/2025

How is Stability and Motor Control Related to Back Pain?

A hallmark of chronic low back pain that can complicate recovery is clinical instability or dysfunction in one of the three subsystems that work together to maintain the stability of the spine: the spinal column, the spinal muscles, and the neural control unit. This can lead to excessive movement of one or more spinal segments, overworking and stressing the surrounding muscles, joints, and other soft tissues, causing inflammation and nociceptive (localized) pain.

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New Patients Welcome Every Day

Dr. Douglas Gordon, DC
Chiropractor, Battle Creek, MI

Open Monday-Thursday
8:30AM to 12:30PM
2:00PM to 6:00PM

Walk-Ins Welcome

To Make an Appointment:
Call 269-979-2000
Text 269-201-5212

Our office is a member of Chiro-Trust.org.

As a Chiropractor, Dr. Douglas Gordon has taken The Chiro-Trust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree
to provide my patients convenient, affordable,
and mainstream Chiropractic care.
I will not use unnecessary long-term
treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Minges Creek Chiropractic
3200 Capital Ave. SW
Battle Creek, MI 49015

www.MingesCreekChiropractic.com

In a chiropractor’s ideal world, people would do everything possible to reduce their risk for a condition like low back pain, and in the event a low back injury occurs, they’d seek care right away. Barring any red flags that necessitate a referral to a specialist or a trip to the emer

11/22/2025

Here are 4 exercises to keep your core stronger:

In addition to manual therapies and other treatments provided in a chiropractic office, patients with chronic low back pain are often advised to exercise—specifically the core muscles—as part of the recovery process. Is there a protocol that’s best for engaging the core muscles?

11/21/2025

Keep Your Hips Healthy!

Each year, surgeons perform hundreds of thousands of total hip arthroplasties (hip replacements), and the most common reason is osteoarthritis of the hip. This condition isn’t caused by an underlying disease, rather it’s due to wear and tear of the hip joint from everyday activities over time. Not only can osteoarthritis of the hip be painful, but it can reduce the range of motion of the joint, making it difficult to move around. Most patients seek to avoid or delay surgery as much as possible, which drives many to seek chiropractic care. The question is: what can a doctor of chiropractic do to manage osteoarthritis of the hip?

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New Patients Welcome Every Day

Dr. Douglas Gordon, DC
Chiropractor, Battle Creek, MI

Open Monday-Thursday
8:30AM to 12:30PM
2:00PM to 6:00PM

Walk-Ins Welcome

To Make an Appointment:
Call 269-979-2000
Text 269-201-5212

Our office is a member of Chiro-Trust.org.

As a Chiropractor, Dr. Douglas Gordon has taken The Chiro-Trust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree
to provide my patients convenient, affordable,
and mainstream Chiropractic care.
I will not use unnecessary long-term
treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Minges Creek Chiropractic
3200 Capital Ave. SW
Battle Creek, MI 49015

www.MingesCreekChiropractic.com

Each year, surgeons perform hundreds of thousands of total hip arthroplasties (hip replacements), and the most common reason is osteoarthritis of the hip. This condition isn’t caused by an underlying disease, rather it’s