by Dr Jed Shepherd | Oct 24, 2025 | DVA, Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain, referral to see a Chiropractor
Veterans in Perth: What to Know About Chiropractic Care Under Your DVA Card If you’re a veteran in Western Australia, accessing chiropractic care through your Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) card is straightforward and cost-free. 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...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Aug 25, 2025 | Chiropractic Care, How long before Chiropractic treatment works, Lower Back Pain, referral to see a Chiropractor
What Should You Wear to a Chiropractic Appointment? If it’s your first time seeing a chiropractor or even if you’ve been before you might still wonder what to wear. The simple answer is this: nothing special is required. However, with that being said, choosing the...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Jul 14, 2025 | Chiropractic Care, Hip Pain, How to Treat Acute Injuries, Knee Pain, Lower Back Pain, Muscle
What If Pain Isn’t the Best Marker of Recovery? When it comes to recovery from pain or injury, both practitioners as well as patients tend to put a lot of focus on pain as a marker of improvement. But this is not always optimal or realistic. When it comes to...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Jun 23, 2025 | Back Pain, Chiropractic Care, Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain
Perth FIFO Worker Chiro for Neck and Back Pain The Boom of FIFO Work in WA The resources sector is currently booming in Western Australia, and we’re seeing a large number of FIFO, DIDO, and offshore workers. A 2018 report (1) identified at least 60,000 FIFO...
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,...