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Chiropractor | Nutrition
Bradley M. Shepherd, DC

Of course it is! In fact, there is about a 90% satisfaction rate from the parents.

Most people know that they feel much better when the receive chiropractic treatment on a regular basis. I find that many patients can tell if they go too long or miss a regular treatment. I wouldn't call this an addiction, I'd call it a healthy lifestyle choice--much like going to the dentist for regular checkups.

One chiropractic adjustment will not do much for a scoliosis. It may take many months of treatment, if it is treatable. There are many factors involved that determine if it's treatable, how long it will take, etc. Regardless, I recommend lifetime chiropractic treatment for scoliosis cases due to the stresses that it puts on the spine. Find a chiropractor who will take a detailed history and perform a thorough examination before treating.

Depending on the type and severity of scoliosis, it may alter your gait.

Maybe. It depends on the reasons that your child is not sleeping. There are many factors involved. You should find a qualified health care professional who will take a detailed history and perform a thorough examination before treating. A chiropractor is a good place to start. If the chiropractors cannot help, they should make an appropriate referral.

First, you need to identify the cause of the neck pain. There are many possible reasons for neck pain, some not so serious, and some life-threatening. You should seek help from a health care professional who will take a detailed history and perform a thorough examination before treating. A chiropractor is a good place to start, but make sure they rule out any serious conditions.

Chiropractors can adjust the joints of the spine, and provide you with some exercises. Make sure you find a health care professional that will take a detailed history and perform a thorough examination before treating. A chiropractor is a good place to start.

If you are referring to a scoliosis, then depending on the cause and severity of the scoliosis, a chiropractor may be able to correct it. It takes a lot of work and many months of treatment. If you are talking about joint dysfunctions, chiropractor excel at treating those. Find a chiropractor that will take a detailed history and perform a thorough examination before treating.

Yes, but a lot of that depends on your son, as well.

That depends on the severity of your posture, how long you have had bad posture, and what you are willing to do. The chiropractor can offer you advice on ergonomic, exercises, and treatment. You should find a health care professional that will take a detailed history and perform a thorough examination before treating. A chiropractor is a good place to start.

Many chiropractors are capable of successfully treating TMJ. The best way of treating is by addressing the underlying cause. Your chiropractor should take a detailed history and perform a thorough examination before treating. He may wish to refer you to a dentist or an orthodontist as well.

A chiropractor can adjust any joint in the body. Your chiropractor should take a detailed history and perform a thorough examination before treating, and s/he may recommend that you see a dentist or an orthodontist to supplement the treatment.

The best way to treat discomfort in your upper back is to visit a health care professional who will take a detailed history and perform a thorough examination before treating. A chiropractor is a good place to start. It is important to identify the underlying cause of your discomfort and rule out any serious problems.

Without treatment, the disc herniation will most likely continue to degenerate, leading to more severe arthritis, and possible fusion of the spine.

There are many potential causes of dizziness. It most likely means that there is a serious problem. Please seek out a health care professional that will take a detailed history and perform a thorough examination to determine the underlying cause of your dizziness.

That depends on the reason for the sleep apnea. Your chiropractor should take a detailed history and perform a thorough examination before treating. He or she may offer you dietary or lifestyle advice that may help as well.

If your neck hurts, you should seek help from a chiropractor or other health care professional. Pain is your body's way of saying "help, there's a problem". A good practitioner will take an extensive history, and perform a thorough evaluation. They should be able to answer your questions based on the information you gather. Ideally, they find out the underlying cause of your pain and treat you appropriately.

Chiropractic can be good for certain types of headaches. It is important to get to the underlying cause of the headaches. Your chiropractor should ask you a lot of questions about your headaches and do a thorough examination to find the cause of your headaches. If your provider can identify the cause of your headaches, he or she should be able to offer you a good solution.

The best way is to visit your chiropractor.

Cracking your back by twisting is not necessarily bad for you, but it may not be correcting the underlying problem. If you find that you have to crack your back often to relieve discomfort, there may be something going on that needs to be uncovered. Make an appointment to have if checked. Your chiropractor should do a thorough exam and take a good history.