by Dr Jed Shepherd | Mar 17, 2025 | Childhood Scoliosis, Chiropractic Care, Paediatric, Paediatric Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic Care for School-Aged Children Do You Treat Kids? This is a question we frequently get from parents visiting our clinic: Do you treat kids? The answer is a resounding yes, 100%! We care for children, teens, and everyone in between. It’s always a pleasure...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Mar 10, 2025 | Knee Pain
Why Do My Joints Snap, Crackle, and Pop? Understanding Crepitus and Joint Noises What Is Crepitus? While the word crepitus may sound unpleasant—often mistakenly associated with being decrepit—it simply describes any grinding, creaking, cracking, grating, crunching,...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Feb 17, 2025 | DVA, referral to see a Chiropractor
How to See a Chiro Under DVA as a Veteran At Fortitude Chiropractic, we have the pleasure of looking after many veterans with various musculoskeletal complaints, including neck pain, back pain, and sciatica, to name a few. We find that people serving in the army are...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Feb 7, 2025 | Jogging, Preventing Running Injuries, Recreational Running, Running, Sports Injury
HAMSTRING STRAINS IN RUNNERS Hamstring strains are one of the most common running-related injuries, especially among sprinters and distance runners. These injuries can range from mild discomfort to severe muscle tears, significantly affecting training and performance....
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Dec 28, 2024 | Foot, Preventing Running Injuries
Why do I keep rolling my ankle? Experiencing repeated ankle rolling, or recurrent ankle sprains, is a common issue individuals experience that can lead to chronic ankle instability. Ankle injuries can be frustrating, especially when it happens repeatedly, with 20% of...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Dec 23, 2024 | Neck Pain
Stress is a prevalent part of modern life, affecting not just our mental health but also manifesting physically. One common complaint among individuals experiencing stress is neck pain. But can stress cause neck pain? Studies show that stress can contribute...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Nov 21, 2024 | Back Pain, Lower Back Pain, Midback Pain, Upper Back Pain
Image Source: TLC Medical Group Chest Pain Causes — Could It Be Coming from Your Back? Introduction Chest pain is commonly associated with serious and life-threatening conditions, which is why it’s crucial to consult a doctor to rule out causes related to the heart,...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Oct 31, 2024 | Elbow Injury, Sports Injury
Lesson 1: Injuries Are as Much Mental as They Are Physical When you’re dealing with pain or an injury, the physical impact is clear: you’re in pain, injured, and unable to perform everyday tasks. However, the less obvious but equally significant impact of...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Oct 22, 2024 | Accupuncture, Chiropractic Care, Dry Needling
Image source: Coast Rehab What’s the Difference Between Dry Needling and Acupuncture? Dry needling and acupuncture are often mistaken for one another due to their shared use of thin needles. It’s easy to wonder how two such similar practices can be so different....
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Oct 12, 2024 | Chiropractic Care, Pregnancy
Image source: Henry Ford Health The Benefits of Chiropractic During Pregnancy What is Chiropractic Care? Chiropractic care is a form of healthcare focused on the neuromusculoskeletal system, utilizing manual therapies to promote a non-invasive and holistic approach to...
