by Dr Jed Shepherd | Jul 3, 2024 | Leg Length Discrepancy, Lower Back Pain
Image Source: Back Muscle Solutions.com IS MY SHORTENED LEG CAUSING LOW BACK PAIN? It’s common for individuals to be informed by a practitioner that they have a leg length discrepancy (LLD), which could be contributing to their low back pain. It’s been suggested that...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Jul 1, 2024 | Menopause, Muscle, Tendon
https://www.rachelhamiltonfitness.com/ Muscle and Tendon Pain During Menopause Menopause is an inevitable phase in a woman’s life, which brings a set of changes and challenges to the body. A component to these changes is how menopause acts on tendon health and...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Jun 21, 2024 | acute, Knee Pain, Preventing Running Injuries, Running, Sports Injury
TIPS FOR MANAGING PLANTAR FASCIITIS Plantar fasciitis (PF) is inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band that connects the heel bone to the toes. PF is an overuse injury affecting the foot and is the most common cause of heel pain. PF can cause pain in the heel...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Jun 11, 2024 | Back Pain, First Nation Australians, MediCare Care Plan, Neck Pain, referral to see a Chiropractor
Chiro under Medicare for First Nations Australians Are you aware that First Nations Australians are eligible to receive up to 10 sessions of Chiropractic or allied health treatment each year under medicare for management of chronic conditions when referred through...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Jun 7, 2024 | Lower Back Pain, Sciatica
How to Fix Sciatica Looking for effective solutions can be hard, here we will discuss how to fix sciatica through chiropractic care, education, home-based exercise and rehab therapy. Sciatica refers to pain or an altered sensation that travels along the sciatic nerve...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Jun 7, 2024 | Shoulder Pain, Sitting, Upper Back Pain
HOW TO BULLETPROOF YOUR SHOULDERS Shoulder injuries are a common occurrence, it can affect all walks of life from elite athletes to office workers alike. The shoulder complex lives up to the name… it’s complex! People frequently overlook the areas beyond the shoulder...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Jun 7, 2024 | Lower Back Pain, posture, Sitting, Uncategorized
IS THERE A CORRECT SITTING POSTURE? Living in the digital age finds us spending longer hours at our desks, with many of us wondering if there actually is a correct sitting posture? While there is no universally agreed sitting posture, there are some good principles...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | May 25, 2024 | Back Pain, How long before Chiropractic treatment works, Lower Back Pain, referral to see a Chiropractor, Soft-tissue Therapy
How many Chiropractic sessions do I need? There are various individual factors that determine your frequency of care. HOW MANY CHIROPRACTIC SESSIONS DO I NEED? Misconceptions about the need for ongoing chiropractic sessions often stem from outdated philosophies...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | May 15, 2024 | Cupping, Dry Needling, Soft-tissue Therapy
Dry needling and cupping are alternative forms of treatment used to lower discomfort, but which one is ultimately better for muscle relief? Cupping vs Dry Needling Muscle discomfort comes in many forms, whether it’s pain, tension, or tightness, these are common...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Feb 12, 2024 | Neck Pain
How to Fix Neck Pain From Sleeping? Waking up with a painfully stiff neck is a common complaint for most people, and it is important to identify the reasons for its occurrence. For some it could simply be muscular soreness from the gym, for others it might be due to...
