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 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 | 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 | Sep 17, 2024 | Cortisone, How to Treat Acute Injuries, Recovery, Uncategorized
Image Source: Heritage Medical Do I need a Cortisone Injection? Cortisone injections (CI), also known as corticosteroid injections, are a more invasive injection based therapy used to reduce inflammation and relieve pain, Commonly used to treat various musculoskeletal...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Jul 19, 2024 | Hip Pain, How to Treat Acute Injuries, Knee Pain, Muscle, Preventing Running Injuries, Soccer, Sports Injury
What are the Most Common Injuries in Soccer? Soccer is one of the largest participating sports in the world and involves many forms of movement patterns and skills, it’s a multi-faceted sport requiring skills beyond running and kicking a ball at your feet. You must be...
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...
