Mycka Chiropractic/ Dr. Shelly Mycka

09/15/2025

09/15/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/224/how-can-exercise-help-your-headache/

For many patients with health conditions, exercise seems to be the furthest thing from their mind. For migraine sufferers, exercise itself can initiate a headache episode. And if you already have a headache, just the idea of going for a three-mile run will likely increase your pain, not lessen it

09/14/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/220/five-stretches-to-help-your-carpal-tunnel-syndrome/

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a debilitating disorder affecting the median nerve as it passes through the wrist and into the hand. In addition, median nerve compression can also occur in the neck region, making some patients' problems more complex. At its essence, carpal tunnel syndrome is a disease

09/14/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/237/five-exercises-to-help-your-neck-stay-pain-free/

09/14/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/237/five-exercises-to-help-your-neck-stay-pain-free/

The neck is the most flexible part of your spine and just like any other area of the body, movement exercises and good posture are important for maintaining its health. Neck pain can be brought on or aggravated by how you treat this vital structure. We often neglect our neck when it comes to exer

09/13/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/235/stress-and-headaches/

How does stress affect your well-being and how is stress related to getting headaches? Let's discuss the most common ways stress can make you more headache prone... While most of us do not get enough sound, restful, and restorative sleep as it is, stress can interfere affect both the quan

09/13/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/228/preventing-low-back-painpreventing-low-back-pain/

Because it's estimated that 80% of us will suffer a severe back pain episode at some point in our lives, it would certainly be beneficial to discuss the topic of preventing back injuries in the first place. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. There are two aspects to pre

09/13/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/2110/lifestyle-strategies-to-manage-hypertension/

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a chronic medical condition in which the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. Over time, this sustained pressure places excessive strain on the cardiovascular system, significantly increasing the risk of compli

09/12/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/2113/four-reasons-shoulder-injuries-heal-so-slowly/

Shoulder injuries are a common complaint, affecting approximately 40 out of every 1,000 people each year. While the causes of shoulder pain and dysfunction vary, they all share one frustrating trait: they tend to heal slowly. In fact, many clinical guidelines published around the world recommend

09/12/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/247/could-neck-problems-be-affected-by-your-posture/

While most of us have a look in the mirror at least once a day, few of us look at our appearance from a different angle, such as from the side. But, the view from the side can be quite revealing if you suffer from chronic neck pain. First, note the position of your head in relation to you