Dr. Joe's Power On BODcast

Dr. Joe Sheppard

Dr. Joe’s Power On BODcast breaks down how specific chiropractic adjustments optimize nerve function and restore proper spinal alignment—helping improve the health of you and your family in the time it takes to commute to home, work, or school.

  1. 1d ago

    High Heels and Your Spine

    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 high heels shifts the body’s center of gravity forward, forcing compensations such as increased low back arch, pelvic tilt, and forward head posture to maintain balance. He explains that these changes can place extra stress on the lower back, joints, discs, knees, and surrounding muscles. Over time, this may contribute to tightness, pain, fatigue, and postural imbalance especially after long periods of standing or events like weddings. The episode also highlights that high heels don’t just affect the lower body. Compensation patterns can travel upward, leading to neck tension, shoulder tightness, headaches, and mid-back stiffness. The feet themselves also experience increased pressure, which can lead to fatigue, bunions, tight calves, and balance issues. Dr. Joe emphasizes that wearing heels occasionally is generally fine, but problems arise with frequent or prolonged use combined with other stressors like poor posture, sitting, and weak core strength. He offers practical tips such as limiting time in heels, stretching calves and hips, strengthening the core and glutes, alternating footwear, and considering chiropractic care to address spinal alignment and tension patterns. Overall, the message is that high heels can significantly influence posture and spinal health over time, but awareness and simple habits can help reduce strain while still allowing people to wear them.

    11 min

  2. 4d ago

    Understanding Whiplash: Why It's More Important Than Neck Pain

    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 commonly occurs in car accidents but can also result from sports, falls, or sudden impacts—even at low speeds. He explains that symptoms don’t always appear immediately due to adrenaline masking pain. Common delayed symptoms include neck stiffness, headaches, shoulder and upper back tension, dizziness, fatigue, and even brain fog or concentration issues. The episode emphasizes that whiplash affects more than just the neck, often creating compensation patterns throughout the spine and nervous system. These can lead to reduced mobility, posture changes, muscle imbalance, and ongoing discomfort if not addressed. From a chiropractic perspective, Dr. Joe focuses on restoring proper movement, reducing muscle tension, improving posture, and supporting nervous system function through adjustments, soft tissue work, and corrective exercises. He warns against “toughing it out,” explaining that untreated whiplash can lead to chronic issues if compensation patterns persist. Early evaluation and consistent care are encouraged. Overall, the message is that whiplash is a whole-body injury that requires proper attention and care to ensure full recovery and long-term spinal health.

    14 min

  3. Jun 12

    Why does my Back keep going out?” The Real Reason Behind Recurring Pain

    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 out?” 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 back is not randomly failing you. It’s not just because you’re getting older. It’s not bad luck. And it doesn’t necessarily mean your back is weak. There is always a reason. Today, we’re going to break down what’s really going on, why these episodes keep coming back, and most importantly, what you can do to help your spine, nervous system, and body function better.

    10 min

  4. Jun 6

    10 Things Chiropractors Wish Patients Would Stop Doing (And What To Do Instead)

    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 on the table. It's a combination of what you do in the office and what you do in other 23+ hours of the day. When those two things work together, results come faster, last longer and feel more consistent. Now, I know you may be thinking posture? Really, that's what you're diving into today? But stick with me, because this doesn't is about sitting straight like your mom told you when you were a kid. This is about how your body functions, how the nervous system communicates and how you feel day to day and even how you age overtime Posture is one of the simplest things to overlook... and one of those powerful things to fix.

    12 min

  5. May 29

    Strong from the Center: Why Core Strength Matters in Chiropractic Care

    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 tough workout. But the reality is, your core is so much more than just your abs and understanding that can completely change how you think about your health, your spine and your chiropractic care. So today, I wanna break it down with the Core really is, why it matters, and how it directly ties into the work that I do as a chiropractor.

    9 min

  6. May 23

    Posture Matters: How Ergonomics Shapes Your Spinal Health

    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. Now, I know economics might sound like one of those corporate buzz words you hear during the workplace trainings, but here's the truth. Your daily environment is either supporting your spine or slowly breaking it down.

    9 min

  7. May 18

    Understanding Herniated Discs: Causes, Symptoms and Natural Solutions

    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 this episode is for you. Let's break it down in a way that actually makes sense and more importantly talk about what you can do about it.

    8 min

  8. May 10

    Cracking the Code: Mechanoreceptors, Chiropractic and the Science of Relief

    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 had your back “cracked”?Your neck adjusted? Or even stretched in a way that made that pop… and you thought, “Whoa… that actually feels better.” If you have, you’ve already experienced what we’re going to talk about today.

    10 min
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Dr. Joe’s Power On BODcast breaks down how specific chiropractic adjustments optimize nerve function and restore proper spinal alignment—helping improve the health of you and your family in the time it takes to commute to home, work, or school.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Joe Sheppard
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Dr. Joe's Power On BODcast
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