Portland Specific Chiropractic
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Specializing in Blair Upper-Cervical Chiropractic.
At Portland Specific Chiropractic in Portland, Oregon we use extremely precise advanced Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic techniques to improve the health and life of our patients. Upper Cervical Chiropractic care is a very gentle technique that does not utilize twisting, popping or cracking. Our safe approach has proved extremely effective for those suffering from a variety of chronic conditions including migraines, vertigo, fibromyalgia, back pain, neck pain, TMJ and more. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Nikolai Young please call 503-334-4545
To learn more about our practice, visit our website at https://pdxspecificchiropractic.com/
We would love to see if our unique form of care can provide the relief you have been looking for. If you would like to learn even more about Upper Cervical Care please visit https://uppercervicalawareness.com/
Chiropractic Founders Day - September 18th
On this day in 1895, D.D. Palmer delivered the first chiropractic adjustment in Davenport, Iowa — and a profession was born that the medical establishment would spend the next century trying to shut down.
What most people don’t know: throughout the early-to-mid 1900s, thousands of chiropractors were arrested and jailed across the U.S. for “practicing medicine without a license” — simply for using their hands to help people heal. Pioneers like Shegataro Morikubo stood trial in 1907 in a case that helped establish chiropractic as its own distinct practice, not medicine. Many others weren’t so fortunate and served real time rather than abandon their patients. It took decades — and eventually the landmark Wilk v. AMA antitrust ruling in 1987 — to expose the organized campaign against our profession and secure chiropractors’ right to practice.
Today we stand on the shoulders of the ones who went to jail so we could adjust freely. Every atlas corrected, every life changed — that’s their legacy too.
Grateful. Rooted. Unshaken. 🙌
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🧠 Concussion? Don’t forget about your neck.
When it comes to concussion recovery, most of the conversation focuses on the brain.
But the neck matters, too.
The forces involved in a concussion can also affect the cervical spine, and symptoms such as headaches, neck pain, dizziness, stiffness, and balance issues can overlap.
That’s why at Portland Specific Chiropractic we utilize NeckCare. We believe the neck deserves a closer look as part of a comprehensive concussion recovery plan.
🎥 In this 2-minute reel, I break down why neck care matters after a concussion and what you should know.
Your brain isn’t the only thing that took the hit. Don’t overlook your neck.
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04/27/2026
🔥 Have you ever noticed tightness in your neck? If you’ve tried stretching, “cracking,” or massaging it and nothing has helped… this post is for YOU.
🤔 There may be a deeper reason for that tightness.
☝🏼 The top two bones in your neck play a huge role in head and neck stability. If that area is off, your muscles may tighten to compensate.
⛓️💥 It might not be a tight muscle problem… it might be a stability problem.
💌 DM “TIGHT” to learn more!
04/15/2026
🤕 Recurring headaches can be frustrating, especially when nothing “serious” ever shows up on tests.
🙆🏼♀️ You try the stretches, the massages, maybe even medications, but nothing ever brings lasting relief.
🤔 That’s because for a lot of people, the issue isn’t just muscle tension or stress.
🧠 Your nervous system plays a huge role.
👀 The top of your neck sits right next to your brainstem, which is the control center for how your body processes stress, tension, and pain.
⛓️💥 If that area isn’t functioning well, your body can stay in a constant state of compensation → leading to headaches that just keep coming back.
💌 DM “HEADACHES” if this sounds like you
04/13/2026
🧠 The vagus nerve is a BIG topic right now and it makes sense why. But here’s what a lot of people aren’t talking about 👇🏼
🌞 Things like cold plunges, humming, and deep breathing can absolutely have a direct (and often immediate) effect on the vagus nerve, but if your symptoms keep coming back, there may be more of a source issue
⛓️💥 The vagus nerve starts in the brainstem which is the control center for automatic processes like breathing, heart rate, and stress response
1️⃣ The top bone in your neck sits right next to this area. When there’s stress or misalignment here, it can affect how the nervous system is functioning
🤔 There’s more to the vagus nerve than most people realize
💌 DM “vagus nerve” if this resonates
04/12/2026
We just received another great review on Google:
🤔 Debilitating headaches? The issue might be at the top of your neck.
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