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• posted: Aug. 03, 2024
• Dr. Joe,  misalignment,  chiropractic adjustment,  nervous system,  pinched nerve,  nerve compression,  nerves,  parasympathetic,  sympathetic

Chiropractic care focuses on optimizing nervous system function to promote overall health and wellbeing. The nervous system, consisting of the brain, spinal cord, and network of nerves throughout the body, controls and coordinates all bodily functions. Read More

• posted: Jan. 24, 2024
• misalignment,  chiropractic adjustment,  nervous system,  subluxation

Few times a week, I often hear that… you know “I just don't believe in chiropractic”. My response to the statement is not defensive but engaging and educating in the health conversation. Which, I understand why you may not believe in chiropractic, but it's not about a belief or a religion. Chiropractic is principled in allowing the body to work and function at 100% through a specific chiropractic adjustment. Read More

• posted: Jul. 25, 2023
• Dr. Joe,  chiropractic adjustment,  nervous system,  pediatric chiropractic,  colic,  sleep,  upset stomach,  torticollis

Many times babies have problems sleeping especially in the very beginning. While this is quite normal and expected to some degree, because you know they wake up, eat every few hours, have to go to the bathroom and then need a diaper change. But if your baby just can't fall asleep, or stay asleep for periods of time even after they have even after they have a full belly, a very specific and gentle chiropractic adjustment might be the answer. Read More

• posted: May 12, 2023
• Dr. Joe,  misalignment,  chiropractic adjustment,  subluxation,  trauma,  expect miracles,  infant chiropractic,  addiction

People ask me what is has been your most difficult maybe rewarding case recently. Well, a few months ago I had the distinct ability to consult, examine, consult and treat a very tiny little girl and we're going to call her "Miracle". Miracle as I am seeing many times recently, was born addicted to certain chemicals and was struggling not only be healthy, but just survive on a daily basis. Her now adopted mother, who in the most instinctual and loving way, took this little baby and started to care, feed her properly and love her like she's never been loved before. Read More

• posted: Apr. 01, 2023
• Dr. Joe,  chiropractic adjustment,  spinal alignment,  exercise,  sleep,  ergonomics,  posture,  water

Depending on the things you do after your visit to the chiropractor, the effects of your treatment can last days or just a few hours. Fortunately, you can extend the positive effects of your adjustments by following a few simple guidelines. Pay Attention to Your Posture Poor posture can contribute to spinal misalignments, tight muscles and other uncomfortable symptoms. Although you may feel better after the adjustment, your results won't last very long if you slouch or spend hours hunched over your laptop or phone. When you use your phone or another digital device, hold it at eye level if possible. Constantly looking down at devices puts enormous strain on your neck and may even cause permanent damage to your spine if you don't change your habits. Read More

• posted: Mar. 19, 2023
• Dr. Joe,  chiropractic adjustment,  nervous system,  Innate,  self healing,  colic,  breech baby,  power of the body,  ear infection

Never underestimate the power of the body to be self-healing and self-regulating when there is no interference on the nervous system. Nature has the incredible power of innate (God given) wisdom on the body to secrete digestive juices when you eat food, increase your heart rate when you run, constrict your pupils when a bright light shines in your eye or shiver the muscles to warm the body when you get cold. Read More

• posted: Jan. 08, 2023
• Dr. Joe,  misalignment,  chiropractic adjustment,  osteoporosis,  arthritis,  Golden years,  Activator,  osteopenia,  Baby Boomer,  DJD,  degenerative Disc disease

One of my patients came to the office with her mother who was sitting in the chair. She started to ask me a series of questions on chiropractic care. After I answered them, I asked her, well why don't you get adjusted? She replied to me, I'm just too old for that at this stage of my life. I said you're never too old or you're never too young for that matter to get a chiropractic adjustment. Even at the golden years of 80, you can still get a benefit from specific chiropractic care. She asked what benefit would that be? Read More

• posted: Nov. 08, 2021
• Headaches,  Dr. Joe,  Subluxation,  misalignment,  back pain,  chiropractic adjustment,  neck pain,  Adjustment,  Manipulation

One question I have been asked before is “What is the difference between an adjustment and manipulation of the spine?”. In this article we will discuss the many factors that set an adjustment aside from a manipulation. There is a myth that “Chiropractic is manipulation, and manipulation is chiropractic”, but that is not true. Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2019
• Dr. Joe,  Dr. Joe Sheppard,  misalignment,  chiropractic adjustment,  nervous system,  subluxation,  Star wars,  Innate,  Skywalker,  Jedi Master,  the Force Awakens,  Yoda,  Luke Skywalker,  Darth Vader

As we patiently wait for Star Wars Episode XI, the rise of Skywalker as Rey, Finn and Poes journey continues with the power and knowledge of the generations before them. There is a lot of symbolism in comparison as to your health and chiropractic and the Star Wars saga. There is a limitless force within every cell, organ, gland tissue of your body that is not only God-given or INNATE that allows your body to express 100% potential and maximum health. You are born with this power and intelligence and it doesn't require any training. Innate is the intelligence wired into you that governs every single act and cell in your body. Read More

• posted: Aug. 28, 2019
• Back pain,  Dr. Joe,  Dr. Joseph Sheppard,  chiropractic adjustment,  back injury,  lumbar sprain,  weight lifting injury

When I was 19 years old, my biggest goal was to break a world record in powerlifting (Squat). I was working out every day and getting closer and closer to breaking the current record in my best event. With the way things were going during my training, I was nearly ready to attempt to achieve my goal and squat 600 plus lbs. Read More

• posted: Jul. 12, 2019
• Dr. Joe,  Sheppard chiropractic,  misalignment,  chiropractic adjustment,  Brain,  Spinal cord,  nervous system,  subluxation

Let’s begin with a question for everyone reading this; what do you think is the most important organ in the human body? Many people would probably think it’s the heart, however, it’s the brain! While your heart is a vital organ, the brain (and the nervous system that attaches to the brain) make up the most critical organ system in the human body. Read More

• posted: Jun. 04, 2019
• Short Leg,  pelvic imbalance,  misalignment,  anatomical short leg,  back pain,  dr. joe sheppard,  pelvic misalignment,  chiropractic adjustment,  high hip

Have you ever tried on a pair of pants, only to see that one pant leg is longer than the other? Or noticed that you’re able to touch one foot on the ground from a high seat but not the other? Ever wondered if one of your legs could actually be shorter than the other? Read More