Port City Chiropractic

Port City Chiropractic Striving to be the best Chiropractic Wellness Office in the world!

The complete list of services includes; chiropractor, nutritionist, massage therapy, hypnotherapy, and personal training.

03/06/2026

A few weeks ago, my office was wrecked by a flood. Floors torn up. Walls cut open. Total chaos.

And honestly? It knocked me down harder than I wanted to admit.

What I realized in that mess is this: life doesn’t always end one chapter neatly before the next one begins. Sometimes the page is half-ripped out, nothing makes sense, and you’re stuck in that uncomfortable space in between.

That’s the part nobody talks about.
The pause.
The uncertainty.
The part where you don’t know what’s next, but you still have to decide who you’re going to be in the middle of it.

I’m done taking things for granted.
Done waiting for life to magically get easier.
Done pretending hard seasons don’t hit hard.

This next chapter gets written on purpose.

If your health, your business, your relationships, or your mindset feel like they’ve been sitting in that weird in-between chapter lately, maybe this is your reminder: the story is not over.

You still get to decide if you’re the victim, the villain, or the victor.

I know which one I’m picking.

— Dr. Shawn Shapiro
Port City Chiropractic
100 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH

03/06/2026

Apparently the snowplow hit the snooze button this morning… so your chiropractor grabbed a shovel.

Nothing like a little functional movement training before clinic hours. Bend the knees, hinge the hips, keep the spine neutral, and don’t twist like you’re trying out for the Olympic snow-shoveling team. Your back will thank you later.

Good news: we’re OPEN today at Port City Chiropractic ❄️

If your back reminds you later that your snow-removal technique wasn’t quite textbook… well… that’s what we’re here for.

Come see Dr. Shawn Shapiro at our office at Portsmouth, New Hampshire and get put back together properly.

Shovel smart. Lift right. And if all else fails… get adjusted.

03/01/2026

Just got back from vacation today… rested, tan, optimistic… ready to walk into our brand-new upgraded space at Port City Chiropractic.

Instead?

The Flooring Gods informed me that seven weeks is apparently not enough time for the U.S. supply chain to locate something called “cove base.”

Yes. The rubber strip that goes at the bottom of the wall.

So we remain in what I’ve officially renamed:

THE GRATITUDE SPACE
(Formerly known as “possibly the ugliest chiropractic office on earth.”)

Here’s the good news:

The adjustments still work.
Your nervous system still runs the show.
Healing does not require decorative wall trim.

We are still serving patients at Port City Chiropractic, One Hundred Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH with the same mission: restore function, reduce pain, and help your body do what it was designed to do.

New space coming soon… assuming the cove base is freed from wherever it’s being held hostage.

Until then, we stay flexible. (On brand.)

— Dr. Shawn Shapiro





02/16/2026

Some days test your nervous system more than others.

Saturday morning was one of those days.

In the middle of rebuilding the office, juggling details, delays, and yes… the wrong carpet showing up again, I felt it.
Frustration. Anger. That tight, buzzing feeling where your body says, “Enough.”

And then something interesting happened.

Someone showed up who needed help.
Not chiropractic — coaching.

Chiropractic is straightforward.
You follow the plan, the body responds.
The nervous system adapts. Results follow.

Coaching? That’s different.
It requires timing, honesty, readiness, and a whole lot of willingness.

But helping people reset — whether it’s their spine, their stress response, or their perspective — is what I do. Even when I swear I’m “done” with one chapter.

The reminder hit hard:
You don’t get to opt out of your purpose just because you’re tired.

So I took a breath.
I apologized where I needed to.
I let my nervous system settle.
And I kept moving forward.

Growth isn’t clean.
Healing isn’t linear.
Leadership isn’t calm all the time.

But regulation always beats reaction — and that’s true in life just as much as it is in chiropractic.

If your body, mind, or stress levels feel off… that’s not weakness.
That’s feedback.

— Dr. Shawn Shapiro
Port City Chiropractic
📍 100 Borthwick Ave., Portsmouth, NH
📞 603-433-2447
🌐 www.portcitychiro.com

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02/07/2026

Light snow on top of ice is one of the most dangerous winter conditions because it hides slick surfaces that can lead to sudden slip-and-fall injuries. This morning is a reminder to slow down, take shorter steps, keep your hands free, and walk with intention. Falls on ice don’t always hurt right away, but they can lead to lingering back pain, neck pain, hip issues, wrist injuries, and headaches days or even weeks later. If you or someone you know took a spill, got shaken up, or just feels “off” after navigating icy conditions, it’s worth getting checked. At Port City Chiropractic in Portsmouth, NH, Dr. Shawn Shapiro helps people identify and correct injuries early—before they turn into chronic problems. Stay safe out there, Portsmouth. Walk smart, protect your spine, and take care of your nervous system. Port City Chiropractic, 100 Fort Worth Rd., Portsmouth, NH.

02/01/2026

Downtown Portsmouth looks like a snow globe ❄️
And if you feel like you’ve been shaken up inside it, you’re not imagining things.

Between snow shoveling, slips and falls on ice, and those “minor” fender benders, winter has a way of sneaking stress into the spine.

Here’s the part most people miss:
Slip-and-fall and car accident injuries don’t always hurt right away. They whisper now… then show up loud in the spring if your spine isn’t checked.

That’s exactly what we’re helping Seacoast locals with right now at Port City Chiropractic.

Led by Shawn Shapiro, we provide expert chiropractic care and spinal decompression to help you recover from winter injuries before small problems become big ones.

📍 100 Borthwick Ave., Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth winters build resilience. They don’t have to wreck your spine.








Downtown Portsmouth looks like a snow globe…and if you feel like you’ve been shaken up inside it, you’re not imagining t...
02/01/2026

Downtown Portsmouth looks like a snow globe…
and if you feel like you’ve been shaken up inside it, you’re not imagining things ❄️

Between:
• Shoveling snow like it owes you money
• Slipping on ice and popping back up saying “I’m fine” (you’re not)
• Fender benders that felt minor… until your neck remembered them

Winter has a way of sneaking stress into the spine.

Here’s the part most people miss:
❄️ Slip-and-fall injuries don’t always scream right away
❄️ They whisper… then show up loud in the spring
❄️ Tight, stiff joints today become real problems later if the spine isn’t checked

That’s exactly what we’re helping Seacoast locals with right now at Port City Chiropractic.

At our office on 100 Borthwick Ave, we specialize in:
• Chiropractic care for shoveling injuries
• Spinal decompression for tight, compressed backs
• Care after car accidents and “nothing major” fender benders
• Helping you move better before small problems become big ones

Led by Shawn Shapiro, we help your body recover from winter so spring doesn’t catch you limping.

Portsmouth winters build resilience.
They don’t have to leave you crooked.



01/31/2026

Most people wait for motivation.
High performers build habits.

The real question isn’t “Can you stay comfortable?”
It’s “Can you handle being uncomfortable long enough to change?”

Because here’s the truth nobody tells you:
Discomfort is the entry fee to growth.

Drink the water.
Hit the gym.
Make the bed.
Clear your space.
Show up when it’s inconvenient.

Do it long enough and something wild happens…
It starts to feel weird not to.

That’s mental toughness.
And mental toughness isn’t genetic — it’s trained.

At Port City Chiropractic in Portsmouth, NH, we see this every day.
People who commit to consistency don’t just feel better physically —
their nervous system, mindset, and performance all level up.

Your circumstances don’t define you.
Your standards do.

📍 Port City Chiropractic
100 Borthwick Rd, Portsmouth, NH
Dr. Shawn Shapiro, DC
Helping people rewire their health from the inside out.

01/25/2026

Pat the Patriot just hijacked a Denver bronco and pointed it straight toward the Super Bowl. 🐎🏈San Francisco: 1215 miles.Belief: unlimited.And before everyone starts worshipping the “Jared Stidham revenge tour”… relax 😴I’m not buying the hype. This is OUR year.At Port City Chiropractic in Portsmouth, NH, we help athletes perform at their best one spine at a time 💪🧠Because a locked-up body doesn’t win championships… and neither does panic.Drop your prediction 👇Pats win by: 3 / 7 / 10+ ?📍 Port City Chiropractic100 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NHDr. Shawn Shapiro | Chiropractor

❄️ SNOW WON THIS ROUND. ❄️Portsmouth… you win. The blizzard can have Monday morning. 😅Port City Chiropractic will be CLO...
01/25/2026

❄️ SNOW WON THIS ROUND. ❄️
Portsmouth… you win. The blizzard can have Monday morning. 😅

Port City Chiropractic will be CLOSED Monday morning and we’ll be REOPENING tomorrow at 2:00 PM at 100 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH.

And to all my Seacoast snow-shoveling / snow-blowing warriors…
If your back is barking tonight, it’s probably because you didn’t bend your knees enough…
AND you didn’t wear your orthotics in your galoshes. 🥾😂❄️

✅ We’ve got you.
📍 Port City Chiropractic – Portsmouth, NH
👨‍⚕️ Dr. Shawn Shapiro
⏰ Back open tomorrow at 2:00 PM

Stay safe, drive smart, and if you see me outside—mind your business… I’m “adjusting” the driveway. 😆

One of my favorite things is once or twice a month Maddie and I go to Paddies and eat some dinner and play pool. It may...
01/25/2026

One of my favorite things is once or twice a month Maddie and I go to Paddies and eat some dinner and play pool. It may sound crazy but I really look forward to it

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100 Borthwick Avenue Suite 120
Portsmouth, NH
03801

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 11:30am
2pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday 12pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 11:30am
2pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 2pm - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 11:30am
Saturday 8am - 10:30am

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+16034332447

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