Dr. Bradley M. Shepherd, DC, Chiropractor
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Dr. Bradley M. Shepherd, DC

Chiropractor | Nutrition

205 Boutz Rd Bldg #4 Las Cruces NM, 88005
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Dr. Bradley Shepherd is a Chiropractor and a certified functional medicine practitioner, practicing in Las Cruces, NM. Dr. Shepherd specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others.  He specializes in nutrition and functional medicine, with an emphisis on digestive problems.  He offers meridian therapy. Dr. Shepherd seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.  He strives to improve the quality of life with each patient, whether through chiropractic treatment, or functional medicine.

Education and Training

Logan University DC 2008

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Dr. Bradley M. Shepherd, DC's Expert Contributions
  • 4 Fiber Facts

    Today’s blog post is all about fiber, and I've got four fiber facts for you. Some of these things you may already be familiar with, but hopefully, there's something new here for you.The first fact is that there are many different types of fiber. These different types of fibers can be broadly...

  • 5 Tips for a Healthy Heart

    Happy Heart Health Month! Yes, it is February, and, among other things, it is National Heart Health Month. Today, I want to share five tips that will help you improve and maintain a good healthy heart.The first thing you want to do, of course, is making sure that you're getting to see your primary...

  • Food as Medicine?

    Before modern medicine, humans have had to rely on nature to stay healthy and treat disease.  We have had to eat foods that benefit us, and avoid foods that hurt us.  It has been increasingly difficult to do this in our modern, fast-food, convenience-food world.  We have an abundant supply of...

  • Headaches

    There are many causes of headaches. Some are stress-related, others may be due to allergies. They may be vascular in nature, or due to organ dysfunction. Dehydration could also be the cause. To make things even more confusing, it could be a combination of these or something different altogether....

  • What Is Detox?

    What is detox? Is it necessary? Is it a good idea? What is the goal? Is it a scam? Does it work? All of these questions are legitimate and should be asked. I have seen many “detox” products that make claims that sound too good to be true. And most of the time, that is the case. So, how do we...

  • Immune System

    Your immune system is complicated, it involves your genetics, blood, internal organs, trace minerals, major minerals, vitamins, chemistry, and more. Can you boost your immune system? Unfortunately, there is not a magic pill that can boost your immune system. There is not a supplement that you can...

  • How do you know if your spine is out of alignment?

    A chiropractor can evaluate your spine and let you know. READ MORE

  • Should my back hurt after chiropractic adjustment?

    There is a difference between soreness and an injury. I tell my clients that they may feel some soreness after an adjustment, but not an "oh I hurt myself" pain. READ MORE

  • How long after chiropractor can I exercise?

    The sooner the better, as long as there are not any reasons that you should not be exercising (i.e. after an injury, etc) READ MORE

  • Can a chiropractor help with tingling fingers?

    Possibly. They can help you identify why they are tingling by taking a history and doing an exam. Then they can make appropriate recommendations. READ MORE

  • Does chiropractic help rheumatoid arthritis?

    Chiropractors have extensive training in musculoskeletal conditions. While they may not be able to cure RA (since it is a systemic autoimmune disease), they can make recommendations that may alleviate some of your suffering, after an examination and history. READ MORE

  • Can a chiropractor fix a dislocated knee?

    A true dislocated knee is probably a surgical situation. If you have a patellar tracking disorder, which may lead to knee pain, they can help with that. Knee pain may also be due to a hip or foot problem (in the case that there has not bee direct trauma to the knee), so a good chiropractor will also evaluate those areas. READ MORE

  • Can a chiropractor adjust a knee?

    Yes, but they should only do so after taking a good history and performing a thorough examination. READ MORE

  • How do chiropractors treat herniated discs?

    There are many ways to treat a herniated disc. The typical chiropractic treatment will help in up to 80% of cases, according to a few studies. After taking a good history and doing an examination, they should be able to offer you treatment options that are appropriate for you. There may also be some nutritional options for you. READ MORE

  • Can chiropractors make a herniated disc worse?

    There are risks and benefits to any medical treatment or procedure, including chiropractic treatment. Having said that, chiropractic treatment is very safe, and it is more likely to help than to hurt. READ MORE

  • Can a diabetic go to the chiropractor?

    Yes, absolutely! READ MORE

  • What exercises help herniated discs?

    Core strengthening exercises increase stability to the spine. Don't forget to visit your chiropractor to keep the joints moving as well. Motion of the discs is important to keep them healthy and help them heal. READ MORE

  • Do chiropractors give exercises?

    Some do, some don't. READ MORE

  • Can a chiropractor help with leg weakness?

    A chiropractor may be able to help you identify why you have weakness in your legs, and offer you treatment options. READ MORE

  • Spinal stenosis?

    Many chiropractors may offer techniques that don't involve a direct hands-on approach. They may use an instrument. This eliminates a lot of the big "twisty" movements. This may be helpful for you. You may consider supplementation designed to strengthen ligaments and tendons. A more medical route would be to consider injection therapy. This could be trigger point injections, facet blocks, or ESIs. You may also look into a stem cell injections. These procedures can be expensive, and it is difficult to say if they would work for you, but it is something to look in to. Physical therapy may help, massage therapy may help, and a combination of all the above therapies would probably yield the best results. I am sorry to hear of your misfortune. It sounds terrible. READ MORE

  • Can a chiropractor cause damage?

    Any medical procedure has the chance of causing damage. For example, aspirin can cause damage to the stomach. Statin drugs can cause damage the liver. Surgery can cause damage to skin, muscles, tendons, bones, or nerves. Radiation and chemo therapies can cause burns and other damage to tissues surrounding the target. Chiropractic is among the safest procedures in most of medicine. It has an outstanding safety record, and is safer than aspirin. Still, it is not without its risks. Chiropractors will take a history and do an exam to make sure there are not any red flags before they do any treatments. If you are not a good candidate for chiropractic, or if they find any risk factors, they will let you know. READ MORE

  • Is it safe to go to a chiropractor if you have arthritis?

    Chiropractic is safer than aspirin. It is best to go to a chiropractor to help prevent arthritis. If you have arthritis, it is still typically very safe, and it may be able to slow the arthritis down. A good chiropractor will take a history and do an examination to make sure that you are a good candidate and that there are minimal risks. READ MORE

  • What is causing my random back pain?

    A good chiropractor would be able to help you figure this out. A detailed history is needed. What do you do for work, what are your hobbies, how old are you, what is your family history, do you exercise, how is your diet, what medications are you taking, and many other questions need to be answered in order to figure out your random back pain. A good exam would need to be done to further investigate. Maybe x-rays need to be taken. Regardless, pain is your body's way of telling you something is wrong. You need to get it checked out. READ MORE

  • Can chiropractors make arthritis worse?

    Not likely. In fact, many chiropractors work to prevent arthritis. READ MORE

  • What are the symptoms of a misaligned pelvis?

    Some of the symptoms of a misaligned pelvis could be low back pain, hip pain, knee pain, foot pain, or a feeling like you don't stand straight. A chiropractor would be able to help you identify problems with the joints of the pelvis. READ MORE

  • Can chiropractors help with hip arthritis?

    Prevention is easier to deal with than the cure. Most chiropractors can work with you if you have hip arthritis. READ MORE

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Areas of expertise and specialization

Wellness, healthy lifestyle, nutrition, meridian therapy, musculoskeletal complaints, headaches, weight lossFunctional MedicineDigestive complaints

Professional Memberships

  • INFH  

Hobbies / Sports

  • Lead guitarist in 90s Alternative Rock band

Dr. Bradley M. Shepherd, DC's Practice location

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205 Boutz Rd Bldg #4 -
Las Cruces, NM 88005
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