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Hickory Spine Chiropractic was established in 2008 in Hickory, NC. We love helping the residents of Welcome! Please take a few minutes to learn about Dr. Shook.
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Dr. Shook is an expert in helping people get out of pain. If you want to get out of pain without medications and surgery and get back to doing the things you love, then he may be able to help. Dr. Shook is an avid student of chiropractic and learns the latest information to properly diagnose and treat spinal pain and injuries. Education:
Doctor of Chiropractic
Diplomate American Academy of Medical

-Legal Professionals
Certification in Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, SUNY Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Certification in MRI Interpretation, SUNY Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

We do our very best to help you get out of pain and get back to life, but the first and most important step is making sure we have the right diagnosis so that you can get the best care possible. Warm regards,
Dr. Brad Shook, DC, DAAMLP.

01/22/2024

New Research: The Connection Between Diabetes and Blood Sugar and Spinal Degeneration and Stenosis

Today, we're delving into an eye-opening study that connects the dots between diabetes, blood sugar control, and the health of our spine.

Key Insights from the Study:

Increased Risk for Diabetics: Diabetic patients are found to have a higher likelihood of developing lumbar spinal stenosis. 🎯

The Role of Glycemic Control: Poor glycemic control and complications related to diabetes further amplify this risk. 🚨

Early Onset, Greater Impact: The age at which diabetes is diagnosed plays a crucial role, with earlier onset correlating with increased spinal health risks. ⏰

Life Expectancy Factors: Diabetes not only affects spine health but also reduces overall life expectancy, particularly when combined with spinal stenosis. 💡

Implications:
This study highlights the importance of understanding the interplay between diabetes and spinal health, especially for those managing diabetes. It emphasizes the need for effective glycemic control as a preventive strategy.

01/07/2024

🌟 Dermatomes & Disc Herniations: Mapping Your Nerve Pain 🌟

Ever wondered why you feel tingling or numbness in specific parts of your body due to back issues? The answer lies in something called 'dermatomes'.

🧠 Dermatomes Explained:
A dermatome is an area of skin that is mainly supplied by a single spinal nerve. They are like a map on your body, showing which spinal nerve is responsible for sensory information in different skin areas.

👉 How This Relates to Disc Herniations:
When a disc herniates, it can irritate the corresponding spinal nerve. This irritation can cause symptoms like pain, numbness, or tingling in the dermatome area served by that nerve.

🔍 Why It's Important:
Understanding dermatomes can help identify the affected spinal nerve and the source of your symptoms, leading to more effective treatment.

👩‍⚕️ Not sure what your symptoms mean? Dr. Shook offers free case reviews over the phone. Just visit our website to complete the case review form: https://www.hickoryspine.com/chiropractor-hickory-nc-841085.html

01/06/2024

🌟 Back Pain When Coughing: Could It Be a Disc Herniation? 🌟

Ever noticed a sharp pain in your back or a shooting pain down your leg when you cough? This could be more than just a coincidence.

🔍 Understanding the Connection:
When you cough, there's a sudden increase in spinal pressure. If you have a weakened disc (due to a bulge or herniation), this pressure can exacerbate your symptoms, causing back pain or even shooting pain down your leg.

👉 Why It Happens:
A disc herniation occurs when the softer center of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior casing. This can press on spinal nerves, leading to pain. When you cough, the pressure on these nerves can increase, intensifying the pain.

🚩 Why It's a Key Indicator:
During a spinal examination, a cough test can be used to check for space-occupying lesions like a disc herniation. This is because coughing can momentarily increase spinal pressure, revealing potential issues.

👩‍⚕️ Experiencing This Symptom?
It's important not to ignore these signs. While it could be a minor issue, it's also a common symptom of conditions like disc herniations. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for effective management and relief.

If you have a back problem and are curious to see if we can help, Dr. Shook offers free case reviews over the phone. Just visit our website to complete the case review form: https://www.hickoryspine.com/chiropractor-hickory-nc-841085.html

01/05/2024

Have a great weekend!

01/04/2024

🌟 Tingling or Numbness: A Common Sign of Bulging Disc 🌟

Ever experienced that strange feeling of your hand or foot "falling asleep"? That tingling or numbness could be more than just an odd sensation – it might be a sign of a bulging disc.

🤔 What's Happening?
When a disc in your spine bulges, it can press on nerves, leading to sensations like tingling, numbness, or even "pins and needles" in your arms or legs.

👉 Why Pay Attention?
These symptoms can be early indicators of spinal issues that, if addressed promptly, can prevent further discomfort or complications.

👩‍⚕️ Experiencing these symptoms? Don’t ignore them. If you have a back problem and are curious to see if we can help, Dr. Shook offers free case reviews over the phone. Just visit our website to complete the case review form: https://www.hickoryspine.com/chiropractor-hickory-nc-841085.html

01/03/2024

The most common condition we work with...

🌟 Understanding Bulging Discs: A Beginner's Guide 🌟

Did you know that spinal disc issues are among the most common causes of back pain? Let's demystify one such condition: the Bulging Disc.

👉 What is a Bulging Disc?
Imagine your spinal discs as small, jelly-filled cushions between your vertebrae. A bulging disc occurs when one of these discs extends beyond its usual boundary. It's like a jelly donut being squeezed until the filling is on the verge of spilling out.

🔍 Why Should You Care?
While a bulging disc might not always cause discomfort, it can lead to pain or more severe issues if it presses on a nerve. When a nerve is compressed, it is called sciatica or radiculopathy.

Stay tuned as we dive deeper into the symptoms and management of this condition in our upcoming posts!

👩‍⚕️ At Hickory Spine, we're dedicated to helping you understand and manage spinal health. Got questions? Feel free to drop us a message!

If you have a back problem and are curious to see if we can help, Dr. Shook offers free case reviews over the phone. Just visit our website to complete the case review form: https://www.hickoryspine.com/chiropractor-hickory-nc-841085.html

11/23/2023

02/02/2022

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901 Highway 321
Hickory, NC
28601

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Monday	12am - 12am
Tuesday	12am - 12am
Wednesday	12am - 12am
Thursday	12am - 12am

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🌟 Back Pain During Bowel Movements: What Does It Indicate? 🌟 Experiencing back pain while moving the bowels can be more than just an uncomfortable inconvenience. It's often an overlooked symptom that could indicate underlying spinal issues. 🤔 Understanding the Connection: During bowel movements, there's an increase in intraabdominal pressure. This pressure also impacts your spine, particularly the discs. If there's an existing issue like a disc herniation, this increased pressure can cause the disc material to push out more, aggravating the nerves in your lower back. 👉 Why It's Significant: Increased Pressure on Spinal Discs: The act of straining or applying pressure during a bowel movement can exacerbate the pressure on your spinal discs, particularly if they are already weakened or herniated. Nerve Compression: This pressure can cause disc material to bulge outwards, pressing on the nerves. The result? Pain in the lower back during these moments. 🚩 A Sign to Pay Attention To: Pain during bowel movements isn't normal. It can be an important indicator of spinal issues, like disc herniations, especially if it's a recurring symptom. 👩‍⚕️ Experiencing This Symptom? Don't brush it off. Understanding the cause is key to addressing the problem effectively. At Hickory Spine, we take a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating spinal conditions. We're here to help you get to the root of your back pain and find the relief you need. 📞 If you have a back problem and are curious to see if we can help, Dr. Shook offers free case reviews over the phone. Just visit our website to complete the case review form: https://www.hickoryspine.com/chiropractor-hickory-nc-841085.html #BackPainRelief #SpinalHealth #DiscHerniation #ChiropracticCare #HealthySpine

🌟 Back Pain When Coughing: Could It Be a Disc Herniation? 🌟 Ever noticed a sharp pain in your back or a shooting pain down your leg when you cough? This could be more than just a coincidence. 🔍 Understanding the Connection: When you cough, there's a sudden increase in spinal pressure. If you have a weakened disc (due to a bulge or herniation), this pressure can exacerbate your symptoms, causing back pain or even shooting pain down your leg. 👉 Why It Happens: A disc herniation occurs when the softer center of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior casing. This can press on spinal nerves, leading to pain. When you cough, the pressure on these nerves can increase, intensifying the pain. 🚩 Why It's a Key Indicator: During a spinal examination, a cough test can be used to check for space-occupying lesions like a disc herniation. This is because coughing can momentarily increase spinal pressure, revealing potential issues. 👩‍⚕️ Experiencing This Symptom? It's important not to ignore these signs. While it could be a minor issue, it's also a common symptom of conditions like disc herniations. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for effective management and relief. If you have a back problem and are curious to see if we can help, Dr. Shook offers free case reviews over the phone. Just visit our website to complete the case review form: https://www.hickoryspine.com/chiropractor-hickory-nc-841085.html #BackPainAwareness #DiscHerniation #ChiropracticCare #SpineHealth #PainRelief

Disc herniations can cause sciatica. The most common conditions we treat are disc herniations and bulges. If you are wondering if we can help you, Dr. Shook offers free case reviews via phone. Just visit our website here for more information: https://www.hickoryspine.com/chiropractor-hickory-nc-841085.html

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Our Story

We help people get out of pain and get back to doing the things they love.

We opened in 2008 with the goal of improving the health of the community through the use of the latest non-surgical therapeutic approaches for neck, back, and knee pain.

Every year we add new technology to our practice with the goal of bringing the most effective treatments to people with back and knee conditions.

It’s our goal to improve the health of those in the greater Hickory area with the latest in non-drug, non-surgical and non-invasive therapies.