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A Back And Neck Pain Specialist Says Why Tempur-Pedic Pillows Are Actually Worth The Investment.
What to Expect at Your First Chiropractic Visit
You’ve decided to visit Dr. Shockley, but you’re not quite sure what to expect. Like other healthcare practitioners, chiropractors will begin by gathering as much information as possible about your condition in order to formulate a diagnosis and personalized treatment plan.
Opiods Only Mask the Pain
Worldwide, back pain is the single leading cause of disability, preventing many people from engaging in work as well as other everyday activities.
Chiropractic Treatment for Children
Whether you’re curious about chiropractic for your baby, toddler, or teen, Dr. Shockley is here to answer your questions and offer gentle care to our youngest patients.
Spinal Manipulation for Headaches
Research shows that spinal manipulation – one of the primary treatments provided by Dr. Shockley – may be an effective treatment option for tension headaches and headaches that originate in the neck.
Sleep Your Way to a Happier Back
Mattress shopping is daunting! Let the American Chiropractic Association guide you to your best night's sleep and you wake up refreshed.
Take Back Your Life from Foot Pain & Plantar Fasciitis
Foot pain and plantar fasciitis can be debilitating conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. While there are various treatment options available, chiropractic care has emerged as a highly effective, non-invasive approach to managing these issues.
6 Exercises to Combat Your Desk Job
It’s no surprise that sitting in a chair all day is rough on our bodies. While making time to exercise may not totally negate the effects of sitting for hours on end, it can certainly help. Some research suggests that 60 to 75 minutes of moderately intense physical activity a day can counter various effects of sitting.
Is Back Pain Stopping You?
Worldwide, back pain is the single leading cause of disability, preventing many people from engaging in work as well as other everyday activities.
Improve Your Balance: It May Extend Your Life
Unintentional falls cause the most injuries and injury-related deaths for adults 65+ group. Sometimes balance issues are musculoskeletal and can be addressed by Dr. Shockley with adjustments of the spine or extremities, strengthening exercises, or orthotics for the feet.
Prevent Golf Injuries
As golf’s popularity continues to increase, especially among younger people new to the sport, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) suggests a few simple measures to help prevent back pain or injury.
Grip Strength and Your Health
A 2024 review calls hand grip strength “a proposed new vital sign of health.” In it, researchers explain that not only can this seemingly simple ability tell us about age-related declines in muscle size, strength, and function, but it can also be an indicator of disease or injury risk.
Choosing the Right Backpack
Is your child only carrying a maximum of 10% of the bodyweight in the backpack?
Chiropractic and the Flu of 1918
Chiropractic adjustments bolster the immune system as witnessed during the flu of 1918.
Why Decompression Versus Surgery?
The American Journal of Medicine observed that about 80,000 spine surgeries fail annually in the United States alone, which is an alarming number.
Why Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is the recommended first choice in treating lower back pain by numerous medical studies and the World Health Organization over opioid prescriptions or invasive surgeries. In fact, patients who use chiropractic cut their chances of being prescribed opioids by 64%.
Importance of Posture
A healthy posture helps us stand, walk, sit, and lie in positions that place the least strain on supporting muscles and ligaments as we navigate through life.