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why do chiropractors x-ray?

Q: I’ve been told that if a chiropractor is good, she won’t need to take x-rays. If that’s true, why do chiropractors x-ray? A: The need for chiropractic x-rays will be determined by your doctor with age, history and present health in mind. For example, Medicare will not cover chiropractic care if yearly x-rays are […]

can weather changes make me hurt?

Q: It seems that when the storms come through the valley, I hurt worse. Is there really something that happens then to make me hurt ? A: Yes, the pressure outside of your body changes when the storms roll in and out. This causes the pressure INSIDE your body to change as well. If you […]

chiropractic tips for doing yard work

Q: Give me some tips for doing yard work. Every year I spend the first 2 months of beautiful weather suffering with my back . A: First, use some common sense. You probably haven’t been expecting the same performance out of your back during the winter months as you are now. Approach this change in […]

Zucchini casserole recipe from LaVerne Gallagher in Gridley, Kansas

Zucchini casserole recipe from LaVerne Gallagher in Gridley, Kansas

The following recipe is one from Mom’s recipe box.  I asked her today to pick out a recipe and tell me about it, who gave it to her and such.  She chose the Zucchini Casserole that LaVerne Gallagher had given to her in Mom’s early cooking years. The Gallaghers ran the Gallagher Machine Shop in […]

Pilgrimage to Kansas, November 5-6

Pilgrimage to Kansas, November 5-6

The anticipation of this trip to Kansas is with great excitement and dread.  **chuckle**  But, so far everything that I’ve met with the excitement in my heart has turned out to be something wonderful.  I keep telling my daughters that nothing is worth doing if it doesn’t take some effort, that you have much more […]

does it hurt to be treated by a chiropractor?

Q: I’ve never been to a Chiropractor before. I’ve heard all sorts of stories of what it’s like. Does it hurt to be treated? A: Of course there is no simple answer to this question. Whether you feel discomfort with your chiropractic adjustment depends upon many factors. How severe your problem is and how long […]

Spanish music from a blonde mother, daughter, doctor takes more work than you might THINK!

What a day!  But, it’s good exhaustion and I’m very happy with the recordings that I brought home. Saw 3 patients before leaving for the recording studio at 8:30 this morning.  Had to take the dogs with me and check on them every two hours in the van.  My father-in-law had a doctor’s appointment with […]

Chat with Dr. Newton from Seattle…Read the article in The Chiropractic Journal written on Dr. Mary Kleinsorge

Recently The Chiropractic Journal honored me by doing an article on me.  Read it by clicking here.  Dr. Margaret in Seattle read it and wrote me after.  She has become a kindred spirited friend.  Margaret read my recovery for my mother’s stroke.  That blog can be read by clicking here.    The following is a […]

Mary featured in national chiropractic journal

Hey everyone!  This is Craig here.  I know you are not used to hearing from me on this blog, but I wanted to all let you know that Mary has been recognized in a nationally-published chiropractic journal.  This journal is read by ALL the chiropractors in the country.  You can see the article here.  We […]

James Smith, friend and classical master, will be missed by many…blog entry #2

James Smith Chair, classical guitar Professor of Classical Guitar Instruments/Expertise: Classical Guitar, Classical Guitar History & Literature Biography Full Professor,James Smith, chaired the classical guitar department, regarded as one of the finest in the world.  His students included prize winners in international competitions and two ensembles trained at the university, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet […]