Minges Creek Chiropractic

12/19/2025

The further the head sits in front of the shoulders, the harder the muscles in the back of the neck, shoulders, and upper back must work to keep the head upright. In addition to pain in the neck, upper back, and shoulders, forward head posture has been linked to headaches, respiratory impairments, and reduced nerve conduction in the cervical spine. Aside from general advice to limit screen time and sit up straight, what treatment options might benefit the patient with forward head posture?

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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

Forward head posture is a common postural fault in which the head’s center of gravity rests forward of the sagittal plane, and it’s typically associated with frequent electronic device and screen use. The further the head sits in front of the shoulders, the harder the muscles in the b

12/18/2025

The anatomical and physiological differences between men and women are obvious in many ways. But one way that’s often overlooked is how these differences relate to knee-related injuries, of which women may be between two-to-eight times more at risk for than men.

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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 anatomical and physiological differences between men and women are obvious in many ways. But one way that’s often overlooked is how these differences relate to knee-related injuries, of which women may be between two-to-eight times more at risk for than men. When it comes to the

12/18/2025

Please note our office hours for the upcoming Holidays. We're open today (Thursday, 12/18). Walk-ins Welcome!

12/17/2025

Chiropractic care AFTER spinal surgery is safe and effective!

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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

Between 1993 and 2013, the number of lumbar fusion surgeries for low back pain and related spinal conditions increased significantly from 61,000 per year to 450,000 per year! Unfortunately, up to 61% of patients who undergo back surgery will continue to experience chronic low back pain. Many of t

12/17/2025

❄☃ Snow Shoveling Tips ❄☃

12/16/2025

Treatment for Orofacial Pain.

For patients with orofacial pain, a systematic review that included 37 studies found that manual therapies—such as those provided by chiropractors—applied to the neck or jaw are effective for reducing pain and tenderness in the jaw, face, head, and neck.

Disability and Rehabilitation, September 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

12/16/2025

While many avid runners do their best to ignore hip pain while on the road, trail, track, or treadmill, there is a point when their pain forces them to seek care.

Let’s discuss the most common causes of hip pain seen in recreational runners…

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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

Running is a form of exercise that many people utilize to stay in shape, lose weight, and reduce stress, among other reasons. While many avid runners do their best to ignore hip pain while on the road, trail, track, or treadmill, there is a point when their pain forces them to seek care. Let&rsqu

12/15/2025

We help our patients whenever and however they need us.

Period.

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12/15/2025

Please note our office hours for the upcoming Holidays:

12/14/2025

It's all in the hips!

Hip Strengthening, Core Strengthening, and Chiropractic for Lower Back 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

When it comes to the low back pain patient, it’s common for the muscles that attach to the hip and pelvis (hamstrings, psoas, piriformis, and tensor fasciae latae) to be overly active or tight, while at the same time, the core muscles are deconditioned and weak. When it comes to managing lo

12/13/2025

Chiropractic care is a great conservative treatment option for the low back pain patient. While many patients visit a chiropractor to avoid progressing to surgery, there are individuals with a history of back pain who did opt for surgery but continue to experience pain and disability. Can a docto

12/12/2025

Chiropractic Care for the Aging Back:

Functional loss is a term used to describe the inability to carry out necessary activities of daily living such as bathing, getting dressed, getting out of bed, standing up, walking, using the bathroom, and eating. According to experts, spinal pain is a leading cause of functional loss, especially among older adults, often due to age-associated wear and tear that affects the various tissues in the lower back.

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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

Functional loss is a term used to describe the inability to carry out necessary activities of daily living such as bathing, getting dressed, getting out of bed, standing up, walking, using the bathroom, and eating. According to experts, spinal pain is a leading cause of functional loss, especiall