by Dr Jed Shepherd | Feb 17, 2026 | Back Pain, Chiropractic Care, Lower Back Pain
Why is my Back Stiff in the Morning? Waking up with a stiff back or lower back stiffness is very common. Many people experience morning back stiffness even without any diagnosed condition. In most cases, it happens because your spine behaves differently overnight....
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Jan 27, 2026 | Chiropractic Care, referral to see a Chiropractor
How Much Does a Chiropractor Cost in Perth? In today’s climate, the cost of living is at the forefront of many people’s minds. With rising expenses across housing, groceries, and utilities, it’s understandable that healthcare costs can feel harder to plan for. For...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Dec 15, 2025 | Chiropractic Care, Training
What is Load Management? Load management is the careful regulation of stress placed on the body through training, rehabilitation or daily activity. It balances the amount of load applied with the recovery required so the body can adapt safely. Load can be external,...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Nov 7, 2025 | Chiropractic Care, Headache, Migraine
What the Research Says About Exercise and Migraines Recent studies, including systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials, consistently show that regular aerobic exercise can reduce migraine frequency, intensity, and duration. Highlights from the latest...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Oct 31, 2025 | Chiropractic Care, Insurance, Private Health
As the year wraps up, now is the perfect time to check your private health insurance. Many of our patients don’t realise that their extras cover resets at the start of the year meaning if you don’t use your remaining benefits, they’ll soon expire. At Fortitude...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Sep 19, 2025 | Back Pain, Chiropractic Care, Injury Rehab, Lower Back Pain
Does Chiropractic care really help with low back pain? Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints worldwide. In fact ,it is also one of the leading reasons patients seek the help of allied health professionals. As a result, this leaves many...
