Looking To Better Your Game on the Green?

The most important piece of golf equipment is your spine!

Professional golf instructors estimate that 80-100% of golfers' swing problems begin from faulty posture. Therefore, having a Chiropractor evaluate your posture should be the first and most important step toward building an optimal golf swing. Most postural faults are caused by muscle and connective tissue imbalances that pull a golfers body out of alignment, or a misalignment in spinal bones. The result of an unbalanced or asymmetrical standing posture will always be unbalanced and decreased performance. If the golf instructors are correct, a poor posture, when addressing the ball, will result in a poor and/or inconsistent golf swing. Moreover, sooner or later, golfing with a poor posture and swing motion will cause injuries. Research states that 80% of the population has lower back pain.

An onlooker may assume that the never-ending quest to put the little white ball into the cup calls upon little of the athleticism required by other warm-weather sports such as tennis or cycling. Not true. Many avid golfers contort their bodies into oddly twisted postures, generating a great deal of torque-the twisting force that opens a bottle cap-on the back. Couple this motion with a bent-over stance, repeat 90 to 120 times over three or four hours, add the fatigue that comes with several miles of walking, and you've got a good workout-and a recipe for potential lower back trouble.

As America's love affair with the game continues to grow and are playing in a big tournament, chiropractors advocate taking a proactive approach that will prepare your body for many years of pain-free play. "Most golfers go until they are in pain, then look for immediate relief. Northgate Chiropractic advocates a different approach-by helping patients look at what they can do right now to reduce the likelihood of future injury.” We want people to be able to play without pain and have the greatest potential for a lifetime.

If you take this approach, you're in good company. As a chiropractor I have found the direct connection between the spine and performance. Nerves control every muscle in your spine. A pinched nerve will decrease performance. Stan Sheppard states, “The difference between winning and losing could be just one stroke.” Many professional golfers such as Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Tom Watson rely on chiropractors to increase their performance. To find out if chiropractic could increase your performance in golf please call our office to schedule an appointment at (206) 367-2224.

MAKE THE MOST OF A LONG, HEALTHY LIFE!

I have always said that you should begin chiropractic adjustments at birth and continue throughout your entire life. Richard is Eighty-Two years old and continues to receive his chiropractic adjustments. Just as everyone in your family should receive adjustments, you should also bring in your grandparents. With medication use on the rise with the elderly, it is especially important that these people receive adjustments. The average grandma and grandpa are on approximately seven to eight different medications, each one to treat the side effect of the other.
Chiropractic is the essential ingredient to a healthier, more productive and longer life. Research shows that the smallest amount of pressure on a nerve from a subluxation will take away the functions of any organ, tissue or blood vessel that it controls. Chiropractic care should be on a maintenance visit level for their entire life. Colonel Sanders received his adjustments every week for the last Sixty-Five years of his life (He lived into his mid 90’s). Here are what some of the studies have showed how chiropractic care added years to our grandparent lives and life to their years.
A detailed analysis of a database collected during a three-year randomized study of senior citizens over 75 years of age and chiropractic care revealed that they received the following: better overall health, used fewer prescription drugs, and spent fewer days in hospitals and nursing homes than elderly non-chiropractic patients. The chiropractic patients were also more likely to exercise vigorously and more likely to be mobile in the community.
Eighty-seven percent of the chiropractic patients described their health status as good to excellent, compared to only sixty seven percent of the non-chiropractic patients.
Furthermore, the chiropractic patients spent fifteen percent less time in nursing homes and twenty one percent less time in hospitals than the non-chiropractic patients.
A retrospective assessment of 2,818 respondents in 156 chiropractic practices found a strong connection between persons receiving Chiropractic Care and self- reported improvement in health, wellness, and quality of life.
Ninety-five percent of the respondents reported their chiropractic expectations had been met, and ninety nine percent wished to continue care.
Now matter how much arthritis, degeneration you have, chiropractic is the only profession that will detect and correct interference in your nervous system. A healthy nervous system is the key to a longer and healthier life. It is my wish that through chiropractic care you will be able to unlock your fountain of youth.

For additional information, please call Northgate Chiropractic at
(206) 367-2224.

Regaining your spinal curve!

Loss of neck and low back curves force the weight of the head and mid-back forward causing headaches, neck, mid-back and low back pain. This dynamic shift causes the disc tissue to lose water and wear away while surrounding bones take on a degenerative or arthritis condition. Also, a reversed neck curve increases the spinal cord vulnerability to traumas, stress, poor posture and accidents.

After eleven years in practice, I have seen over 80% of patients have this type of reversed or reduced neck and low back curves. Research shows that a normal lordotic curve is ten times stronger than a poor curve. Proper structure equals improved function. There are four phases of spinal degeneration or arthritis.

How did I lose my curve? The causes of a decreased curve are traumas or accidents, poor posture, and bad habits. I have spent many hours of research to invest in the technology and equipment to monitor and increase the cervical and lumbar curves. The curve master chair was invented in 1994 to specifically increase the natural curves of the spine. The research showed in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics: Vol. 17, No. 7, September 1994, that a transformation of the curves took place with the use of the cervical decompression traction treatment.

Neurologists suggest that the structure of the spine can be directly related to overall function. Interference in the nervous system are caused by abnormal function of the spine, and poor body mechanics (posture). Gray’s Anatomy states that the nervous system controls all functions of the body. In order to improve your curve and overall health, it is recommended that you use the curve master traction unit to improve the neck and low back curves. Through this dynamic action it reinforces, the natural C lordotic curve creating improved spinal mechanics, decreased pain, joint nutrition, flexibility better posture and the likelihood of reduced adjustments. I look forward to improving your spinal curve.

Northgate Chiropractic Brochure Information

Welcome to
Northgate Chiropractic!

Congratulations on taking the first steps to leading a healthier and fuller life!
At Northgate Chiropractic, we help people feel better so they can do the things they want to do. The body can be injured in many ways, and our goal here is to help you get on the road to recovery naturally. Whether you have been injured in an auto accident, on the job, or are dealing with a chronic health problem, your body has the capability to make amazing restorative changes when given the chance to through chiropractic care. Our duty at Northgate Chiropractic is to help your body achieve those levels of health so you can get out and enjoy your life to the fullest!

We specialize in…

~ Personal Injury
~ Auto Injury
~ Workers Comp
~ Athletes & Performers
~ Senior Health
~ Chronic Health
Problems

What We Offer

At Northgate Chiropractic, you will receive a comprehensive consultation and spinal examination relevant to both your overall spinal wellness as well as your specific complaint. A custom care plan will be designed by you and Dr. Lachuta to best resolve your issues.


Did you know?
Doctors of chiropractic undergo extensive training to help their patients in many ways - not just back pain. Chiropractic care can address many cases:

ADD, Asthma, allergies, depression, constipation and GI conditions, nutrition, migraines & headaches, stress,
hormone balance/PMS/menopause, newborn babies, adolescents, seniors, posture/ergonomics, and immune system response.
Meet Dr. Lachuta
Dr. Stephen Lachuta, Chiropractic Physician at Northgate Chiropractic, completed a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, CA. He is proficient in many techniques, including diversified, activator, gonstead, toggle, and extremity adjusting. Dr. Lachuta has seen success treating a wide range of patients, from newborns and seniors to professional athletes and performers. His commitment to you includes not only excellent chiropractic care, but assistance with other aspects of health as well, including nutrition, exercise, and the psychology of getting and staying healthy.
“My goal is to help people lead healthier lives and feel better so they can do the things they want to do, and do what they are passionate about. My duty is to help your body achieve those levels of health so you can get out and enjoy life to its fullest. The most dangerous words are ‘It will go away on its' own.’”
In health and happiness,
Dr. Stephen Lachuta

What is chiropractic?
Chiropractic addresses the dysfunction created by the dis-relationship between the nervous system, spinal column, muscles, bones, organs, and mental well-being. Chiropractors use adjustments to correct these dysfunctions. Chiropractic philosophy focuses on the health of the body as opposed to disease, and corrects causes instead of simply treating symptoms. The chiropractic approach is natural and drug-free.


What Can a Doctor of Chiropractic Do?
~ Perform spinal manipulation or chiropractic adjustments to improve spinal function and alleviate the stress on your system.
~ Provide nutritional advice
~ Offer advice on posture, ergonomics (work postures), exercises and relaxation techniques.


Clinic Information
We accept most medical insurances, work comp, and auto accident cases. We will call for benefits upon your arrival. Cash plans available.
We are ALWAYS accepting new patients.
WALK INS WELCOME

Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
10:00-Noon & 2:30-6:00

Tuesday
3:00-6:00

Saturday
9:00-Noon

Contact Us:
Phone (206) 367-2224

Fax (206) 260-2701

NorthgateChiropractic@gmail.com

www.NorthgateChiropractic.net

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Preventing Summer Sports Injuries in Your Child

The role of the Chiropractor is crucial in preventing sports injuries in children. Prior to any sports involvement, the child should undergo a Pre-Participation Evaluation (PPE). The PPE consists of a routine medical history and physical examination with emphasis on a neuromusculoskeletal evaluation, all of which are helpful in determining the readiness factor of the child for the sport in question. This “Toes to Nose” examination includes a postural and chiropractic examinations. It has been my experience that discovering poor posture, muscle imbalances, and nerve interference will reduce chances for injury if corrected.
As the child begins sports participation, Dr. Lachuta can offer guidelines on exercise, conditioning and stretching techniques, nutrition and general fitness. Of course, when treatment is needed, Dr. Lachuta is fully equipped to manage non-surgical treatment of typical sports injuries. The treatment of sports injuries has been a basic approach in chiropractic since it’s beginning because your child’s nerve, muscle, bone alignment, and their performance are one in the same. Dr. Lachuta is able to recognize certain injuries because of his extensive athletic background. Dr. Lachuta will make a referral to the appropriate specialist if he is unable to help your child.
Although parents may not be able to soften the blow from an athletic injury they can minimize serious injury by taking some basic preventative measures:
1. Determine the child's physical maturation level and match the child's size with an appropriate sport. Most competitive children's sports are organized according to chronological age rather than physical skill or maturation. Slower maturing children are often at greater risk of injury because they are competing with peers who may be larger and physically more developed.
2. Have your child be examined from “Toes to Nose.” This examination is important because it will detect imbalance, poor posture and nerve interference that once corrected will reduce chance of injury and increase performance.
3. Seek professional advice. Given the fact that children will get hurt in play, it is critical that parents use good judgment in treating complaints about pain. What may act like a simple sprain may actually be a growth plate injury, which is very common in youth sports, that demands professional diagnosis on the extent of the injury and how to proceed with treatment.
4. Check to see if your child's organized athletic team has a chiropractor (skilled in the handling of sports injuries) affiliated with it. If not, ask your child’s coach how Dr. Lachuta can become your son/daughter’s team chiropractor.

For additional information, please call Northgate Chiropractic at
(206) 367-2224.

Swim Season Ear Infections Affecting Your Happy Child?

EAR INFECTIONS: ONE CAUSE, ONE CURE, ONE CORRECTION

The number one reason for emergency room visits was ear infections in 1998. Ear infections or otitis media is usually the 1st medical crisis that brings new patients to the M.D.’s office. In 1975 there was 9.9 Million visits to MDs and in 1997 there was 30.0 Million visits to MDs for ear infections. What is wrong with this picture?

CAUSES OF INCREASED RISKS
Children who continue to use pacifiers face a significantly greater risk of ear infections than youngsters who stop using them according to a recent study by the Finnish Researchers. Nearly 31% of children (2-3 years old) who used pacifiers experienced 3 ear infections per year compared to 13% of children who didn’t use them.
Researchers state that, “Living with two or more smokers raises a child’s risk of persistent or recurrent ear infections by at least 85% during the first 3 years of life. By age 3, 83% of children will experience at least one episode of otitis media and nearly 50% will have three or more episodes.
Remarkably, based on a study in the American Journal of Public Health, the risk of contracting otitis media nearly doubles when the child attends day care.
Regarding the role of dairy and other animal foods in the spread of drug resistant bacteria, “Antibiotics in farm animals leave behind drug resistant microbes in milk and meat: with every burger and shake, supermicrobes pour into the stomach. There they can transfer drug-resistant bacteria in the body, making you more vulnerable to previously treatable infections.”
The agency of Health Care Policy and Research concluded there was no benefit from Amoxicillin in preventing ear infections (March 1994-NEWSWEEK).
SO WHY IS IT THAT THE MD’S KEEP PRESCRIBING ANTIBIOTICS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE INEFFECTIVE OR UNSAFE?
“We have a tradition of prescribing antibiotics to anyone who looks sick.”
(NEWSWEEK March 1994)
Among the “wonder drugs,” antibiotics top the list. They ward off the assault of harmful bacteria in our bodies. But experts say we’ve come to a crisis point in the battle against bacterial infections resulting from the misuse of these drugs. Misuse breeds stronger bacteria resistance. Since bacteria and viruses are simple, primal organisms, they can adapt and become stronger.
Many ear infections today are resisting antibiotics.

CHILD’S EAR SURGERY IS NOT ALWAYS NEEDED.
 42% were appropriate
 23% were in appropriate
 35% were uncertain
CHIROPRACTIC IS THE #1 SOURCE FOR A PROPERLY FUNCTIONING NERVOUS AND IMMUNE SYSTEM

Chiropractic is a natural, simple and holistic way of improving your child’s ear infection. Chiropractors look directly for a SUBLUXATION; this is a misalignment of a bone that is putting pressure on a nerve creating an interference or dysfunction in a child’s body. There are three ways that a child or an adult gets a subluxation: Trauma – birth process (Dr. Guntman states 80% of children are subluxated at birth), slips, or falls, stress – emotional, family dynamics, chemicals and drugs – antibiotics, sugar, NutraSweet, second hand smoke, and pollution. Chiropractors are the only health care professionals who can detect and correct your child’s subluxation. Chiropractors look for the cause of your son/daughter’s ear infection. Chiropractors adjust children to reduce the pressure of these subluxations so your child can be in his/her optimum state; thus allowing the ears to work properly; his/her nervous system needs to be at 100% (It takes the pressure of a dime on a nerve to take away 60% of it’s function). Only 10% of your nervous system registers pain, the other 90% controls thinking, smelling, hearing, seeing, breathing, digesting, and eliminating movement. In a recent study, children under chiropractic care can get sick less often and less severely, and they will rarely miss days from school.
In another study comparing 200 Chiropractic kids to 200 Medical kids, the study revealed the chiropractic kids had less need for antibiotic, fewer ear infections, less allergies, tonsillitis and 2x the immune system strength.

WHAT ARE YOUR CHOICES?

CHIROPRACTIC 1ST
MEDICINE 2ND
SURGERY LAST

1. Have your child checked for subluxations to determine if there is nerve interference and what effect on his/her potential is having.
2. Combat colds – colds may trigger ear infections, so make sure that hand washing is a habit at home and at daycare.
3. “No Smoking Zone” in home.
4. Limit kid contact.
5. Eat a wide variety of foods, mostly fruits and vegetables, and minimal amounts of sugar.
6. Reduce milk/dairy and red meat consumption.

MOMS SPEAK OUT

“If your immune system is at 100%, your child will be healthy. No one or no drug can fight an infection better than your child’s own body. No interference in the nervous system means no infection.”
L.K.

“In our family, chiropractic comes 1st. Our child has been adjusted since birth. We have never had an ear infection, it’s not an issue.”
T.S.

For additional information, please call Northgate Chiropractic at
(206) 367-2224.