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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.