by Dr Jed Shepherd | Mar 3, 2026 | Chiropractic Care, Cupping, Dry Needling, How long before Chiropractic treatment works, Uncategorized
Why am I sore after chiropractic adjustments? It is normal to feel sore after a chiropractic adjustment, mild muscle soreness or stiffness is one of the most common short-term responses following chiropractic treatment. For most people, it feels similar to...
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 | 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 | Sep 2, 2024 | Rotator cuff, Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Pain Treatment Perth, Uncategorized
Image Source: John Hopkins Medicine. IS SLEEPING ON MY SIDE CAUSING SHOULDER PAIN? Have you ever wondered if your sleeping habits, positions, and postures could be causing or contributing to shoulder pain, or even neck or upper back issues? Side lying sleeping is...
by Dr Jed Shepherd | Aug 6, 2024 | Headache, Neck Pain, Uncategorized
CAN NECK PAIN CAUSE HEADACHES? Are you experiencing a headache that seemingly radiates from your neck? If so, you might be experiencing a cervicogenic headache (CGH). Headaches can occur for a variety of reasons, such as stress, trauma, or fatigue. Some of these...
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...
