Dr. Joe's Power On BODcast

This episode of Dr. Joe’s Power-On Podcast focuses on how mattresses, pillows, and sleep posture directly affect spinal health and morning pain. Dr. Joe explains that since people spend about one-third of their lives sleeping, poor sleep support can lead to chronic issues like neck pain, back pain, headaches, stiffness, and fatigue. During sleep, the body is meant to recover—muscles relax, inflamm...

Dr. Joe’s Power On Podcast from Sheppard Chiropractic, Episode 46. This episode of Dr. Joe’s Power On BODcast explains when to use heat versus ice for pain and injury management, and why choosing the right one matters for recovery. Dr. Joe breaks down temperature therapy by explaining that heat works as a “relaxer,” improving blood flow, loosening tight muscles, and helping with stiffness and chro...

Dr. Joe’s Power On Podcast from Sheppard Chiropractic, Episode 45. This episode explains why people often feel sore and stiff after summer weekends, especially after boating, travel, and other outdoor activities. Dr. Joe Sheppard describes how most post-weekend pain isn’t from a single injury, but from accumulated stress—lifting heavy items, poor posture on boats, long car rides, dehydration, and...

Dr. Joe’s Power On Podcast from Sheppard Chiropractic, Episode 44. This episode explains how high heels affect the body from a chiropractic and biomechanics perspective, focusing on posture, spinal alignment, and long-term musculoskeletal stress. Dr. Joe Sheppard describes the body as a connected chain, where changes at the feet influence the ankles, knees, hips, spine, and even the neck. Wearing...

Dr. Joe’s Power On Podcast from Sheppard Chiropractic, Episode 43. This episode explains whiplash as more than just simple neck pain, highlighting how it can affect the entire body and nervous system. Dr. Joe Sheppard describes whiplash as an acceleration-deceleration injury where the head is rapidly thrown forward and backward, straining the neck, muscles, ligaments, joints, and nerves. It common...

Dr. Joe’s Power On BODcast from Sheppard Chiropractic, Episode 42, we’re tackling a question I hear all the time in the office: “Why does my back keep going ou t?” Maybe you bent over to tie your shoe, picked up a laundry basket, turned the wrong way, or simply got out of bed and boom, your back went out again. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth right up front: your ba...

Dr. Joe Sheppard from Sheppard chiropractic with Dr. Joe's Power On BODcast episode number 41, discusses what many things that chiropractors want their patients to stop doing more importantly what to do instead. If you ever sat in the waiting room thinking, Am I doing everything I should be to actually get better?, then this is for you. Chiropractic care isn't just something that happens...

Hello, my name is Dr. Joe Sheppard from Sheppard Chiropractic. Dr. Joe's Power On BODcast episode number 40. We're gonna talk about a topic that gets thrown around a lot in health, but doesn't isn't actually understand and that is core strength. Now and most people hear Core, they immediately think six pack, abs, crunches, and situps. Maybe even that burning feeling after a tou...

This is Dr. Joe Sheppard from Sheppard chiropractic. This is Dr. Joe's Power On BODcast episode number 39. We will talk about the topic that affects every single one of us whether you're working at a desk, driving, scrolling on your phone and even relaxing at your house. What we're talking about is ergonomics, what it is, why it matters and how it directly impacts your spinal health...

Hello, my name is Dr. Joe Sheppard from Sheppard Chiropractic. Dr. Joe's Power On BODcast episode number 38. I'm gonna talk about a topic that a lot of people have heard of, but not fully understand and that's herniated discs. If you ever been told you have a slipped disc or maybe felt sharp pain down your leg or had a persistent neck or back discomfort that just won't go away...

Dr. Joe Sheppard from Sheppard Chiropractic discusses Cracking the Code: Mechanoreceptors, Chiropractic and the Science of Relief. Today, I want to talk about the intersection of neuroscience, bodywork… and yes, a little bit of controversy. We’re diving into something called the mechanoreceptor hypothesis—and how it relates to specific chiropractic care. Now let me ask you something… Have you ever...

Dr. Joe Sheppard from Sheppard Chiropractic discusses the how chiropractic care can actually "wake up" your Brain. Now, I know what some of you might be thinking…“Doc, I thought chiropractic was just about back pain, neck pain, and maybe headaches.” And yes, we absolutely help with those things. But if that’s all you think chiropractic does, you’re only seeing a small piece of a much big...

Dr. Joe Sheppard from Sheppard Chiropractic discusses something that might make you stop and think: why do some people take better care of their car than they do themselves? Think about it, you wouldn't dream of driving your car without oil, fuel, air in tires and regular maintenance tune ups, right? Yet, many of us ignore our bodies in ways we would never tolerate with a vehicle. Let's...

Dr. Joe Sheppard from Sheppard Chiropractic discusses a simple idea that carries a lot of weight in the Chiropractic world and that is "It's easier to build a child's future than repair an adult. At first glace, it sounds obvious. But when you really unpack it, especially thru a chiropractic lens, it opens up an important conversation about prevention, development and the choice we...

Dr. Joe Sheppard from Sheppard Chiropractic discusses one of the most important and foundational ideas in chiropractic philosophy. It’s a simple phrase, but it carries a powerful meaning. The phrase is: “Nature needs no help, just no interference.” Now, when people hear that for the first time, they sometimes wonder what that really means. Does it mean the body doesn’t need doctors? Does it mean w...

Dr. Joe Sheppard from Sheppard Chiropractic discusses the a simple but powerful principle in chiropractic: Every organ in your body is connected to the one under your head. Now that might sound almost too obvious at first. Of course, your organs are connected to your brain, right? But I want you to really sit with that idea today. Because if you truly understand it, if you truly apply it, it chang...

Dr. Joe Sheppard of Sheppard Chiropractic discusses something simple, powerful, and maybe a little provocative: Chiropractic works like gravity, whether you believe it or not. Now, I know that it might ruffle a few feathers. But stick with me. Let me start with a question. Do you believe in gravity? Of course you do. But here’s the real question: If someone doesn’t believe in gravity… does it stop...

Dr. Joe Sheppard from Sheppard Chiropractic explores a topic that might feel bold… maybe even a little controversial depending on your background. But it’s something that has deep roots in the philosophy of chiropractic. The topic is this: “Expect miracles… and pray for them.” Now before you tune out thinking we’re going somewhere mystical or abstract, stay with me. Because this conversation is no...

Dr. Joe Sheppard from Sheppard Chiropractic discusses the a topic that might challenge the way you’ve thought about health and sickness your whole life. We’re talking about the concept that: Disease is made, not caught. Now before anyone jumps to conclusions, let me be clear, I’m not saying germs don’t exist. I’m not saying viruses and bacteria aren’t real. What I am saying is this: Being exposed...

Dr. Joe Sheppard from Sheppard Chiropractic discusses the how Healing Takes Time: Trusting the Process . Dr. Joe explains that we live in a world of same day shipping, instant downloads and fix it now. So it makes sense that when someone is in pain, that they want relief right now. And honestly? I don't blame you. Pain is frustrating, exhausting and can take over your life. But the real truth...

Dr. Joe Sheppard from Sheppard Chiropractic discusses Above Down Inside Out...How your body actually Heals Itself. Dr. Joe explains how ADIO (Above Down Inside Out) that it might sound simple, but the concept explains how your body works, how healing happens and why chiropractic care is way more than just back pain.

Dr. Joe Sheppard from Sheppard Chiropractic discusses Why You Get a Kink in Your Neck when you wake up in the morning. Dr. Joe explains that poor posture and bad sleeping habits can drastically impact your morning. He reviews different causes and explores different options to reduce causes and decrease pain and stiffness with specific chiropractic adjustments and changes in daily behavior and ergo...

Dr. Joe Sheppard from Sheppard Chiropractic discusses the profound principle which is the Power that Made the Body heals the Body. This concept sits at the heart of Chiropractic. It speaks how the body works, what really happens within YOU and what role chiropractors play in supporting the Innate healing process of the body thru proper spinal alignment.

Dr. Joe Sheppard from Sheppard Chiropractic discusses the how chiropractic care can help sinus congestion. Dr. Joe explains that specific chiropractic adjustments can affect the connection between proper spinal alignment and sinus health. He reviews that your sinuses are controlled by the upper cervical region and that when your spine is out of alignment thus causing nerve dysfunction to your sinu...

Dr. Joe Sheppard from Sheppard Chiropractic reviews and discusses several causes and why they reduce your bodies ability to handle Holiday stress which causes you to get sick.