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Dr. Bradley M. Shepherd, D.C.
Chiropractor
Dr. Bradley Shepherd is a chiropractor practicing in Las Cruces, NM. Dr. Shepherd specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system while improving each patient's functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. He specializes in nutrition and offers meridian therapy. Dr. Shepherd seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine. Through nutrition, he seeks to improve quality of life. Nutrition can help with weight loss, headaches, fatigue, blood pressure, sugar handling, digestion, and many other health complaints.
16 years
Experience
Dr. Bradley M. Shepherd, D.C.
- Las Cruces, NM
- Logan University
- Accepting new patients
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I am having a lot of hip pain that doctors say is due to spinal degeneration. Can a chiropractor help?
Chiropractic is a great alternative to taking pain medication, usually with very good results (no promises because everyone responds differently--as with any medical treatment). READ MORE
Chiropractic is a great alternative to taking pain medication, usually with very good results (no promises because everyone responds differently--as with any medical treatment). A good chiropractor will take a good history and do a comprehensive examination, consider x-ray imaging and reports to determine if she is a good candidate. A good chiropractor will also offer nutritional support geared toward healthy ligaments and joints, including glucosamine and liver support.
Can I go on a treadmill or go cycling with back pain?
If you have back pain, your body is telling you something is wrong. You need to have it checked by a chiropractor who will take a good history and do a thorough examination before READ MORE
If you have back pain, your body is telling you something is wrong. You need to have it checked by a chiropractor who will take a good history and do a thorough examination before giving you recommendations.
After healing from a sprain, why do I still feel pressure in my ankle?
A sprain can take a full year to completely heal. It is going to be weak for quite some time. There are dietary supplements that you can take to encourage healing.
My son hurt his back and needs to undergo surgery. Will it affect his future life?
First, I would get a second opinion on the back surgery. Surgery will always have lasting effects--always. Even a full recovery may not mean that things will go back to the way READ MORE
First, I would get a second opinion on the back surgery. Surgery will always have lasting effects--always. Even a full recovery may not mean that things will go back to the way things were before. Get a second opinion.
Can I have paracetemol along with my heart medicines?
You need to contact your cardiologist to have that question answered.
How does chiropractor manipulation work?
Every chiropractor will have a variety of techniques, and each chiropractor is different in their approach. Regardless, a good chiropractor should take a detailed history and READ MORE
Every chiropractor will have a variety of techniques, and each chiropractor is different in their approach. Regardless, a good chiropractor should take a detailed history and perform a comprehensive examination to determine the cause of your discomfort before recommending a treatment.
How to prevent back pain from an office job?
Take frequent breaks to stand, stretch, and walk. Check your work station to make sure you are working ergonomically. Visit your chiropractor often to help reduce the stress READ MORE
Take frequent breaks to stand, stretch, and walk. Check your work station to make sure you are working ergonomically. Visit your chiropractor often to help reduce the stress caused by your desk job. Maintain a good posture throughout the day. Make sure you are eating a healthy diet, rich in vegetables.
I am experiencing stiffness in my knees. What should I do?
You need to visit your health care professional (including your chiropractor) to evaluate your condition and make appropriate recommendations. Make sure whoever you see will take READ MORE
You need to visit your health care professional (including your chiropractor) to evaluate your condition and make appropriate recommendations. Make sure whoever you see will take a detailed history and perform a comprehensive examination that includes not only your knees, but your hips, ankles, feet, low back. Only then can appropriate treatment recommendations be made. The recommendations may include diet and lifestyle alterations.
Inspite of bed rest, my sciatica pain is not getting better?
Get it checked out by a competent health care provider. Try a chiropractor.
Do hot water baths help in relieving hip pain?
Pain means something is wrong. A good holistic doctor will get to the underlying cause of the pain and make recommendations. If your mother has diabetes, I do not recommend hot READ MORE
Pain means something is wrong. A good holistic doctor will get to the underlying cause of the pain and make recommendations. If your mother has diabetes, I do not recommend hot baths. Take her to a health care professional that will take a thorough history and complete a comprehensive examination before recommending treatment. A chiropractor may be a good place to start. Consider chiropractic, physical therapy, massage therapy, aquatic therapy, and as a very last resort, a surgical consultation. I would get several opinions on everything mentioned above.
Are there side effects to chiropractic adjustments?
As with any medical procedure, there are benefits and risks, including side effects. The most common "side effect" of chiropractic treatment is soreness. This should be more READ MORE
As with any medical procedure, there are benefits and risks, including side effects. The most common "side effect" of chiropractic treatment is soreness. This should be more akin to a workout soreness, rather that an "I hurt myself" soreness. A good chiropractor will take a detailed history and perform a thorough examination to determine any risk factors before recommending any treatment.
Can leg length discrepancy be corrected?
Yes, a leg length discrepancy can be corrected. If you have a functional short leg, this is relatively easy. An anatomically short leg, on the other hand, may require a much READ MORE
Yes, a leg length discrepancy can be corrected. If you have a functional short leg, this is relatively easy. An anatomically short leg, on the other hand, may require a much more lengthy procedure that involves surgery.
Can intercostal muscle pain last for months?
If you have had intercostal pain for months, you need to get it checked ASAP, if you haven't already. Pain is your body's way of telling you that something is wrong. Your body's READ MORE
If you have had intercostal pain for months, you need to get it checked ASAP, if you haven't already. Pain is your body's way of telling you that something is wrong. Your body's alarm system has been going off for a long time. Usually intercostal muscle pain is self limiting to about a week.
How does it feel to get a chiropractic adjustment?
I think it feels great! I have heard many different descriptions from my patients. Some examples may include "I feel lighter", "I feel looser", "I feel like a weight has been READ MORE
I think it feels great! I have heard many different descriptions from my patients. Some examples may include "I feel lighter", "I feel looser", "I feel like a weight has been taken off my shoulders", "I feel like I'm taller" and so on. The adjustment frees up the joints, allowing them to move easier, decreasing the amount of stress on your joints and muscles.
Do ankle sprains ever fully heal?
Depending on the severity of the the sprain, your nutrition, your lifestyle, your age, and genetics ankle sprains may take a long time to heal. There are some things that help READ MORE
Depending on the severity of the the sprain, your nutrition, your lifestyle, your age, and genetics ankle sprains may take a long time to heal. There are some things that help speed up the process, like nutritional supplements, rehab therapy, and other therapies.
Why do I keep pinching a nerve in my neck?
There are many potential possibilities, and perhaps multiple reasons for this. A good chiropractor should be able to help you figure that out by taking a detailed history and READ MORE
There are many potential possibilities, and perhaps multiple reasons for this. A good chiropractor should be able to help you figure that out by taking a detailed history and doing a thorough exam. That's the best way to answer your question--go see your chiropractor.
Why does my neck crunch when I roll my head?
There could be many different causes for this. I would need to ask you questions and do an exam to really answer your question. It could be that you need nutritional support READ MORE
There could be many different causes for this. I would need to ask you questions and do an exam to really answer your question. It could be that you need nutritional support for the ligaments and joints in your neck, or you may need some therapy to strengthen and stabilize your neck. Either way, you should go see your chiropractor and make sure your chiropractor takes a good history and does a comprehensive exam.
How long does it take to correct posture?
It takes a few minutes a day, many times a day for the rest of your life. Good posture is something you should always be working on.
How are the bones adjusted for sports injuries?
Bones are never adjusted. Joints are adjusted. Joints should be adjusted after sports injuries, but how soon after depends on the type of injury. Your chiropractor should take READ MORE
Bones are never adjusted. Joints are adjusted. Joints should be adjusted after sports injuries, but how soon after depends on the type of injury. Your chiropractor should take a good history and do a thorough exam (and possibly order imaging) to determine the correct diagnosis and prepare an appropriate treatment plan.
Why can I pop my ankle over and over?
This is very common. You may need some nutritional support for the ligaments. A good chiropractor who focuses on nutrition should be able to help you after taking a thorough READ MORE
This is very common. You may need some nutritional support for the ligaments. A good chiropractor who focuses on nutrition should be able to help you after taking a thorough history and doing a comprehensive exam.
