Dr. Joe’s Power On BODcast breaks down how specific chiropractic adjustments optimize nerve function and restore proper spinal alignment—helping improve the health of you and your family in the time it takes to commute to home, work, or school.
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In this episode of Dr. Joe's Power On BODcast, Dr. Joe Sheppard explores the common childhood complaint known as growing pains and explains why they may not actually be caused by growth. He discusses what growing pains are, why researchers believe they are more likely related to muscle fatigue, physical activity, and normal childhood development, and the typical signs parents can expect. Dr.…
This episode of Dr. Joe’s Power-On Podcast addresses and dispels the misconception that chiropractic adjustments can make the spine “too loose” or unstable. It explains that the spine is a structurally complex system designed for both stability and mobility, supported by vertebrae, discs, ligaments, muscles, and the nervous system. Chiropractic adjustments are described as controlled, precise…
In this episode of Dr. Joe's Power On Bodcas t , Dr. Joe Sheppard explains what a pinched nerve is, why it happens, and how to recognize the warning signs. He discusses common symptoms such as radiating pain, numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, and burning sensations, along with the most common causes, including disc injuries, arthritis, spinal stenosis, poor posture, repetitive movements, and…
In this episode, Dr. Joe Sheppard explains spinal stenosis , a common condition that occurs when the spaces within the spine narrow and place pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. He discusses how spinal stenosis most commonly affects the neck (cervical spine) and lower back (lumbar spine) and is often associated with age-related changes such as disc degeneration, arthritis, bone spurs, thickened…
In this episode of the Sheppard Chiropractic Podcast, Dr. Joe Sheppard explains the similarities and differences between chiropractic adjustments and spinal manipulation. While both involve applying a controlled force to spinal joints to improve movement, spinal manipulation is a broad term used by various healthcare professionals primarily to reduce pain and increase mobility. Chiropractic…
This episode of Dr. Joe’s Power-On Podcast focuses on how mattresses, pillows, and sleep posture directly affect spinal health and morning pain. Dr. Joe explains that since people spend about one-third of their lives sleeping, poor sleep support can lead to chronic issues like neck pain, back pain, headaches, stiffness, and fatigue. During sleep, the body is meant to recover—muscles relax,…
Dr. Joe’s Power On Podcast from Sheppard Chiropractic, Episode 46. This episode of Dr. Joe’s Power On BODcast explains when to use heat versus ice for pain and injury management, and why choosing the right one matters for recovery. Dr. Joe breaks down temperature therapy by explaining that heat works as a “relaxer,” improving blood flow, loosening tight muscles, and helping with stiffness and…
Dr. Joe’s Power On Podcast from Sheppard Chiropractic, Episode 45. This episode explains why people often feel sore and stiff after summer weekends, especially after boating, travel, and other outdoor activities. Dr. Joe Sheppard describes how most post-weekend pain isn’t from a single injury, but from accumulated stress—lifting heavy items, poor posture on boats, long car rides, dehydration, and…
Dr. Joe’s Power On Podcast from Sheppard Chiropractic, Episode 44. This episode explains how high heels affect the body from a chiropractic and biomechanics perspective, focusing on posture, spinal alignment, and long-term musculoskeletal stress. Dr. Joe Sheppard describes the body as a connected chain, where changes at the feet influence the ankles, knees, hips, spine, and even the neck. Wearing…
Dr. Joe’s Power On Podcast from Sheppard Chiropractic, Episode 43. This episode explains whiplash as more than just simple neck pain, highlighting how it can affect the entire body and nervous system. Dr. Joe Sheppard describes whiplash as an acceleration-deceleration injury where the head is rapidly thrown forward and backward, straining the neck, muscles, ligaments, joints, and nerves. It…