Mycka Chiropractic/ Dr. Shelly Mycka

10/25/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/1977/vitamin-d-status-and-lumbar-spinal-stenosis/

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient associated with numerous bodily functions, but perhaps vitamin D’s most widely known benefits are those it provides to the musculoskeletal system, namely its roles in bone mineralization and muscle function, both of which are important for reducing the ris

10/25/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/1985/the-scapula-s-role-in-shoulder-function/

When a patient seeks care for shoulder pain, they usually point to the ball and socket glenohumeral joint as the source of their problem. However, a contributing cause of the patient’s shoulder pain and disability may actually be the scapula or shoulder blade and if scapular dyskinesis is p

10/24/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/1987/herniated-disk-resorption/

The intervertebral disk is made up of a tough outer annulus fibrosis while the central portion (called the nucleus pulposus) is soft, more liquid-like, giving it a shock-absorbing function. If the integrity of the annulus is compromised, the nucleus pulposus can leak through the torn fibers, whic

10/24/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/1992/long-standing-hip-and-groin-pain/

Simply put, long-standing hip and groin pain (LHGP) is discomfort in the hip and groin region lasting six weeks or longer that often limits physical function and reduces quality of life. For some patients, simple activities like walking, climbing stairs, and sitting for prolonged periods of

10/24/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/1983/risk-factors-for-chronic-whiplash/

Whiplash describes a mechanism of injury that occurs following the sudden acceleration and deceleration of the head and neck that stretches its various soft tissues beyond their physiological limits leading to sprains, strains, tears, etc. The resulting cluster of symptoms is collectively known a

10/24/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/1990/multimodal-care-for-whiplash-associated-disorders/

The term whiplash associated disorders (WAD) is used to describe the constellation of symptoms that can arise from the sudden acceleration and deceleration of the head and neck during an automobile collision, slip and fall, sports injury, etc. This process can injure several ligaments, tendons, m

10/23/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/1991/cyclist-s-palsy/

Though peripheral neuropathies often develop in individuals whose daily activities involve fast, repetitive motions, no rest, awkward hand postures, firm gripping, and excessive vibration exposure like office workers, construction workers, line workers, etc., there is one group that meets these v

10/23/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/1998/runner-s-knee/

Running is a popular recreational activity, and it’s an effective form of aerobic exercise for both young and old. It’s estimated that 50-60 million Americans regularly run or jog on tracks, city streets, or trails. However, running also carries a risk for injury. It’s estimated

10/23/2025

10/23/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/1986/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-and-the-patient-doctor-team/

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that occurs when the median nerve is compressed or restricted as it passes through the wrist, resulting in sensory and motor symptoms, which include numbness, pain, paresthesia and sometimes weakness that can radiate from the wrist into the thumb and in

10/22/2025

https://drshellymyckablog.com/1982/dietary-nitrate-and-exercise-enhancement/

Athletes from the amateur to professional levels have long sought methods to improve their performance, with some even resorting to risky and unsafe strategies that can lead to poor long-term outcomes. However, there are many natural methods to enhance exercise performance that are nutrition-base

10/22/2025

The new SP Red Food is packed with beets and provides dietary nitrates as it occurs in nature so that you can absorb it! Ask me how…