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

About

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
Dr. Bradley M. Shepherd, DC's Expert Contributions
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  • Headaches

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  • 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 perform a comprehensive examination to determine the cause of your discomfort before recommending a treatment. READ MORE

  • 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 caused by your desk job. Maintain a good posture throughout the day. Make sure you are eating a healthy diet, rich in vegetables. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • Inspite of bed rest, my sciatica pain is not getting better?

    Get it checked out by a competent health care provider. Try a chiropractor. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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 more lengthy procedure that involves surgery. READ MORE

  • 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 alarm system has been going off for a long time. Usually intercostal muscle pain is self limiting to about a week. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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 speed up the process, like nutritional supplements, rehab therapy, and other therapies. READ MORE

  • 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 doing a thorough exam. That's the best way to answer your question--go see your chiropractor. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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. READ MORE

  • 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 a good history and do a thorough exam (and possibly order imaging) to determine the correct diagnosis and prepare an appropriate treatment plan. READ MORE

  • 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 history and doing a comprehensive exam. READ MORE

  • Why do my wrists and ankles crack?

    A good history and exam would help me determine this. It is very common. My first guess would be weak ligaments that may need nutritional support, but again, a thorough history and exam would help determine that. READ MORE

  • Can shoulder pain radiate down your arm?

    It is possible. It could be coming from the neck. It could be referred muscle pain. It could be a lot of things. You should visit your chiropractor for an examination. READ MORE

  • How long does a pulled muscle take to heal?

    There are a lot of factors that go into healing. Age, genetics, diet, lifestyle, and stress are some of those factors. It also depends on the severity and mechanism of injury. READ MORE

  • How can I adjust my shoulders by myself?

    Not a good idea, so don't. Visit your chiropractor. READ MORE

  • How can I check my posture?

    Check to make sure your ears line up with your shoulders, shoulders line up with your hips, hips line up with your knees, knees line up with your ankles. READ MORE

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

Simply Chiropractic LLC

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