by Dr Jed Shepherd | Jan 19, 2026 | Acute Injury Management, Osteoarthritis, Patella Tendinopathy, Tendinopathy, Uncategorized
How Blood Sugar and Inflammation Affect Your Joints and Tendons You might not immediately think of blood sugar or inflammation when it comes to joint or tendon pain. Yet research shows that your broader metabolic health plays a crucial role in musculoskeletal...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Apr 30, 2025 | Acute Injury Management, Chiropractic Care, How to Treat Acute Injuries, Knee Pain, P.E.A.C.E. & L.O.V.E., Quad Injury, Sports Injury
WHAT TO DO AFTER A QUAD CONTUSION OR CORKIE? If you’ve ever taken a solid knock to the thigh while playing footy, rugby, or soccer, chances are you’ve had a quad contusion—more commonly known as a corkie. It’s that deep, dead-leg feeling that makes...
by Dr Harold Nguyen | Nov 6, 2023 | Acute Injury Management, How to Treat Acute Injuries, Overuse Injury, P.E.A.C.E. & L.O.V.E., Sports Injury
Acute injuries are often seen in sports or exercise and are commonly caused by the result of repetitive overuse, or a sudden traumatic event such as a direct impact. These injuries can occur when an applied force exceeds the tolerance of the affected soft tissue...
