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- Jan 07, 2022
- Jayson Shephard
The Benefits Of ART (Active Release Technique)
Soft tissue concerns can be easy to ignore; overlooked and left to resolve on their own, they are actually likely to worsen over time and cause more serious injuries. Soft tissues like muscles, nerves, tendons, and ligaments support important. . .
- Dec 22, 2021
- Jayson Shephard
What Is The Graston Technique? Does It Work?
The Graston Technique is an innovative, patented method to break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions via instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). What does that mean? The Graston Technique uses specially designed stainless steel. . .
- Dec 17, 2021
- Jayson Shephard
What To Expect On Your First Chiropractic Visit
Chiropractic care is a hands-on, non-invasive approach to diagnose and treat disorders of the musculoskeletal, joint, and nervous systems without medication and surgery. Your chiropractor is uniquely qualified to treat: Back pain and neck. . .
- Dec 10, 2021
- Jayson Shephard
How Your Chiropractor Can Help You Recover After A Motor Vehicle Accident
There were over 17,000 traffic injuries reported in Alberta in 2018. If you are one of the Albertans suffering pain and discomfort due to a motor vehicle accident injury, prompt chiropractic care can ease your symptoms, reduce recovery time, and get. . .
- Dec 03, 2021
- Jayson Shephard
What Is Spinal Decompression Therapy? Could It Work For Me?
Neck and back pain are the number one causes of disability in North America. Pain, weakness, and numbness in the back and neck can affect mobility, prevent you from working, and significantly impact your ability to participate in everyday activities. . .
- Nov 26, 2021
- Jayson Shephard
The Benefits of Custom Foot Orthotics
Custom foot orthotics can be critical to living an active life free of pain that holds you back from enjoying the recreation and pastimes you enjoy. Misaligned and aching feet don’t only cause foot pain, but also back, neck, and knee pain as well. . . .
- Nov 19, 2021
- Jayson Shephard
Reasons To Consider Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST)
Those who suffer from joint pain and injury may want options that are non-invasive or don’t require anti-inflammatory agents. Sufferers of knee pain, wrist pain, osteoarthritis, muscle soreness and other afflictions have physical therapy options. . .
- Nov 12, 2021
- Jayson Shephard
The Science Behind Cold Laser Therapy
Cold Laser Therapy For Chiropractic Use What is Cold Laser Therapy? Low-level laser therapy, also known as LLLT, does not produce heat, which is why it’s called cold laser therapy. It is used at some medical facilities, such as in certain. . .
- Nov 12, 2021
- Jayson Shephard
Common Causes of Wrist Pain And How Active Release Therapy Can Help
There are many causes of wrist pain, including those caused by repetitive motions, and those caused by genetics, age, or disease. Wrist pain can affect people who lead an active life and those who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Every single person can. . .
- Apr 19, 2021
- Jayson Shephard
Choosing The Best Chiropractor For You
Are you seeking a complementary or alternative method for treating your acute or chronic injury? Chiropractic Care is a practice of natural healing that addresses the whole health of a patient. Chiropractors assess, diagnose, and treat. . .
- Apr 19, 2021
- Jayson Shephard
Soft Tissue Injuries While Working From Home
Quarantines. Shutdowns. Social Distancing. Work From Home (WFH). The landscape of the Canadian workplace has drastically changed. Almost every office employee has transitioned in and out of remote working situations or is balancing a hybrid model of. . .
- Mar 10, 2021
- Jayson Shephard
The Amazing Cell Repair Benefits Of Cold Laser Therapy
Living with injury-related or chronic pain? Not able to move like you used to due to a decreased range of motion, stiffness, or soreness? Cold Laser Therapy may be the solution you've been waiting for. This non-invasive, painless treatment uses. . .
- Mar 08, 2021
- Jayson Shephard
Therapeutic Benefits Of Electro-Acuscope/Myopulse For 15 Painful Conditions
What if there were a technology that could reduce pain, treat carpal tunnel, TMJ, Degenerative Joint Disease, sleep disorders, and inflammation, all while “repairing tissue” and fighting infection and disease. What if this device was. . .
- Jan 24, 2021
- Jayson Shephard
Symptoms Of Soft Tissue Injury
At some point in our lives, almost all of us will experience some form of soft tissue injury. When one does occur, it is imperative to rapidly get the care you need to avoid any unessecary secondary ailments. Here are the most common symptoms of a. . .
- Jan 17, 2021
- Jayson Shephard
Treatments For Soft Tissue Injuries
When an unfortunate soft tissue injury occurs, acting quickly and correctly can be the difference between a minor inconvenience and a serious injury. Keep reading to learn about how you can treat your soft tissue injury at home and what your. . .
- Jan 10, 2021
- Jayson Shephard
Dr. Jay Shephard: One of Calgary's Top 3 Rated Chiropractors 2021
Thank You Calgary, For Voting Me, Dr. Jay Shephard, as One of Calgary's Three Best Chiropractors. I am the founder and president of Shephard Health and have been providing Chiropractic care since 1992. I am a member of the Elite Provider. . .
- Jul 21, 2020
The ABC’s of OTZ (Frozen Shoulder Syndrome)
As shoulder injuries become more prevalent in our active population, a debilitating condition known as frozen shoulder syndrome (FSS) is frustrating patients and health care practitioners alike. But a Texas chiropractor is pioneering a way of. . .
- Jul 21, 2020
The ART® of Active Release Technique
Just three weeks before the 1998 Nagano Olympics, one of Canada’s top hopes for a medal in bobsled suffered an injury. Calgary’s Pierre Leuders strained a hamstring. In a sport that requires extraordinary power in the legs to ensure the best. . .
- Jul 21, 2020
Shockwave Therapy Pain Procedure
Did you know that Shockwave Therapy has been clinically researched and proven in journals such as the American Journal of Sports Medicine, the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Foot and Ankle International, related research and many. . .
- Jul 21, 2020
Shephard Health Welcome Video
Shephard Health has just released a new clinic video featuring LA Kings Triple Crown Hockey Player – Charlie Simmer. Charlie and his entire family are long time patients of Shephard Health. Check out the video! *Please read our disclaimer
- Jul 21, 2020
Calgary’s Lowest Price on Cold Laser Therapy Treatment at Only $60 per treatment
We offer the lowest price for Cold Laser Therapy in Calgary! Cold Laser Therapy in Calgary is an incredibly competitive procedure to have performed. While many Calgary Cold Laser Therapy clinics charge from $100 to $250 per visit for this. . .
- Jul 21, 2020
Calgary’s Lowest Price on Electro Acuscope Myopulse Therapy at Only $60 per treatment
We offer the lowest price for Electro Acuscope Myopulse Therapy in Calgary! Electro Acuscope Myopulse Therapy in Calgary is an incredibly competitive procedure to have performed. While many Calgary Electro Acuscope Myopulse clinics charge from. . .
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