Mycka Chiropractic/ Dr. Shelly Mycka

08/07/2026

https://drshellymyckablog.com/1515/deep-slow-breathing-for-pain-management-/

Deep slow breathing (DSB) has been widely used for managing various diseases of the heart and lungs as well as for psychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions. There appears to be some research to support DSB as being helpful for pain management, but the res

08/07/2026

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08/06/2026

https://drshellymyckablog.com/1401/how-does-wrist-position-affect-the-carpal-tunnel-/

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common “peripheral neuropathy” (pinched nerves in the arms or legs) and is known to be caused by prolonged repetitive, forceful grip-related tasks involving the hands. The condition occurs when pressure is placed on the median nerve as it passes throug

08/06/2026

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08/05/2026

https://drshellymyckablog.com/1514/whiplash-and-mid-back-pain--how-can-this-happen-/

Research regarding whiplash or whiplash associated disorders (WAD) classically focuses on neck pain; however, the data show acute thoracic spine / mid-back pain (MBP) occurs in 66% of WAD injures with 23% still complaining of MBP at one-year post-injury. It’s easy to visualize how the ce

08/05/2026

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08/04/2026

https://drshellymyckablog.com/1400/let-s-have-some-pillow-talk-/

Individuals with neck pain may find it difficult for get a night of restful, restorative sleep due to pain keeping them awake or interrupting their slumber. Not only can a restless night make it more difficult to complete tasks related to everyday living or make neck pain worse, but poor sleep ha

08/04/2026

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08/03/2026

https://drshellymyckablog.com/1399/how-does-chiropractic-stack-up-for-low-back-pain-/

Doctors of chiropractic offer a non-surgical, treatment protocol for both acute and chronic low back pain (LBP), as do several other healthcare delivery systems. However, due to patient preference and a rising concern for potentially harmful side-effects, many LBP patients seek management strateg

08/03/2026

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