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Shepard Pain and Performance Care Dr. Shepard is a Bloomington IL chiropractor who patients go to for treatment of musculoskeletal aches and pains and sports injuries to obtain resolution of their condition, and most importantly learn how to help treat themselves, to reduce their need for long term care.
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Since 2011, Bloomington IL chiropractic patients have made Shepard Pain and Performance Care their choice for pain relief and rehabilitation. Dr. Shepard is one the Top Manual Therapists in Bloomington-Normal and the Greater Central Illinois Area. I've been to other chiropractors, and no one gives me the pain relief that he is able to.
2. Fill out the New Patient Paperwork before your first visit so Dr. Shepard may read about your case before you ever step foot into the office. At Shepard Pain and Performance Care, we strive to make your first visit as easy and seamless as possible. During this initial visit you will sit one-on-one with Dr. Shepard for a consultation, receive a thorough and customized examination with one initial A.R.T. treatment. As an ART provider, Dr. Shepard uses his hands to evaluate the texture, tightness and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves.
Dr. Shepard is a board certified Chiropractic Physician and is full-body certified in Active Release Technique (ART). He attended Palmer College of Chiropractic where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree, and was a nominee for the Clinical Excellence Award. In addition to his undergraduate and graduate degrees, Dr. Shepard has earned numerous rehabilitative and sports injury related certifications.
ART is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART.
If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, you know how painful and limiting it can be. Carpal tunnel is one of the most common nerve conditions in the country, with estimates approximately 2% of the adult population in the United States suffer from the condition. Something you might not know it that soft-tissue treatments such as, Active Release Technique can help most people suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome relieve pain and regain normal use of their forearms, wrists, hands, and fingers without having to have surgery.
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Bloomington IL Chiropractor: Brachioradialis stretch - Get rid of forearm and elbow pain
Bloomington IL Chiropractor: Brachioradialis stretch - Get rid of forearm and elbow pain
Once you watch this video you will be able relax your lateral forearm by the elbow that is known for causing pain related to the lateral elbow and forearm. It is also commonly associated with nerve pain and forearm pain due to overuse of muscles. This type of exercise (combined with other active release technique protocols) will help you to resolve even chronic injuries, like carpal tunnel, that have not responded to conventional therapy. http://www.bnchiro.com
Bloomington IL Chiropractor: Radial Nerve Floss - Reduce Pain and Numbness in Back of Hand
Bloomington IL Chiropractor: Radial Nerve Floss - Reduce Pain and Numbness in Back of Hand
Dr. Matt Shepard, D.C. Shepard Pain and Performance Care 2309 E Empire Street Suite 400 Bloomington, IL 61704 Contact Office (309) 585-0382
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Chris Stenger
May 30, 2021
Top notch Chiropractor and so much more, he truly helps you get better and stay better! He is so great at working the muscles and teaching you ways to work them at home. Thanks So Much Dr. Sheppard!
Mark Lauts
Oct 18, 2018
I have been in and out of doctor offices for years for elbow issues. It took two sessions to alleviate pains I have had since high school basketball ten years ago. He knows his stuff! Highly recommended for any sports related or overuse injuries.
Kenn Calvert
Nov 05, 2013
I have never had anyone in alternative medicine who sincerely was interested in my well-being as Dr. Shepard. He has taken the time necessary to show me techniques which will treat not only issues concerning my back but addressed my chronic foot problems as well. He even expressed the desire to consult with my podiatrist regarding issues with my feet. So, I would give his practice the highest grade possible! Doctor, I haven't been in lately as other medical issues have taken precedent ie, my hemaglobin has dropped to 8.7.

Therefore I have been taking iron infusions to correct this. Today is probably the last until my intestinal ulcer decides its time to shed more platlets. This is a Also, I am having a angioplasty this Friday to open the arteries in both legs. This requires a six hour observation in the hospital. Then there is the duties at the farm. So. I have busy and preoccpied. I willl be in at the time I find it necessary.
Jen T.
Oct 31, 2013
Dr. Shepard offers immediate relief from pain during the visit, but he also gives tips and exercises to decrease your pain in the long term. He is the only Chiropractor that I've experienced that helps you fix the problem instead of just treating it. I only went to him 3 times and I have felt SO much better since! Most Chiropractors write treatment plans that require weekly visits for months or years at a time, but that is not the case here! I think I'll go back to get more tips! :-D
Elizabeth Dierkes
Oct 23, 2013
Dr. Shepard is a very personable and professional chiropractor unlike any other that I have met or seen. He has tons of knowledge and helps treat your condition both short-term and long-term. He treats the cause of the pain and provides stretches and exercises that you can easily do at home to supplement the treatment. His staff are extremely friendly and helpful and it is very easy to set up appointments--even for the same day if possible!

The office is clean and well-kept and I love that they provide clean t-shirts and shorts for you to wear if you come straight from work. Not many chiropractors practice ART (active release technique) and I would 100% recommend Dr. Shepard!
Jason Blackketter
Nov 14, 2012
I first met Dr. Matt Shepard when he started his Chiropractic training at the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. He is very caring and honest and knowledgeable. If you are in pain or just need a "tune-up" so you can perform better, I would not hesitate to set up an appointment with the Shepard clinic. I appreciate his videos and blog, and have referred several of my clients to his web site for help with arm, hand, and wrist pain -- particularly the nerve flossing therapy technique.
Zach N.
Jun 28, 2012
First review for Shepard Pain and Performance care! To start, I began seeing Dr. Shepard not for traditional chiropractic adjustments, but because he is the only person in the area who practices ART (active release technique), to my knowledge. The office is small and orderly, and an emphasis is definitely placed on a strong relationship with patients.

Not having been for ART before, and not knowing much about my issue, the doc spent the first visit (which was free) trying to pinpoint my problems. Some ART was done and I was sent on my way. Subsequent visits resulted in the doc really nailing down the source of my problems. He helped alleviate my pain via the ART and also helped to address some biomechanical tendencies of mine that often result in further aggravation.

Dr. Shepard is receptive to the unique demands of my sport and his knowledge of biomechanics was far superior to what I expected from a chiropractor. If you have pain -especially if you're an athlete- go see Dr. Shepard.
Trisha W.
I heard an advertisement on the radio for Dr. Shepard about hip pain and so I thought I would give it a chance. I am only in my thirties and I was having really bad hip pains so I went in, and I'll admit the treatment did not feel good (kind of similar to a deep tissue massage kind of pain) but the results were awesome. I don't have to go back regularly or take drugs. I went a few times and haven't had any problems since. I am a firm believer in alternatives to drugs and surgeries and Dr. Shepard proves that there are.
Conner W.
I had suffered with terrible foot pain for over a year. I tried cortisone shots, orthodics (custom and over the counter), all kinds of physical therapy, all kinds of athletic and other shoes and nothing worked. I teach for a living and I was in agony. Just before I was to schedule surgery as a last resort my Sister in Law in New Hampshire suggested I try Active Release Therapy.

I found Dr. Shepard and his method really worked! I also took shoes in for him to look at and watch me walk in until we found the right ones. No more wasted money! He is very affordable, covered by insurance, and very flexible in scheduling. In September of last year he told me I would be walking the beach in December…I didn’t believe him but he was right!

I have had no foot pain for seven months! The office is very nice and they even provide t-shirts and shorts for treatment. The receptionist is very professional and personable and just as helpful as can be. I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Shepard…He is also very personable and professional and really knows what he is doing. I recommend him with out reservation to all my family, friends, and students.
Jessica Miner
Dr. Shepard has helped me go from injured to pain free running. I've had my fair share of running injuries and he pin pointed the cause and gave me a treatment plan to fix it. He's amazing!
Lynn Whitlow
Love Dr. Shepard! He has helped me with pain resulting from exercise and injury and I'm back at it in no time. Other chiropractors adjusted me and I felt good but never offered solutions outside their office. Dr. Shepard is different. His technique pinpoints the specific problem and he also provides at-home exercises for the specific problem and never pushes setting up multiple visits. I highly recommend.
Jason Blackketter
I first met Dr. Matt Shepard when he started his Chiropractic training at the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. He is very caring and honest and knowledgeable. If you are in pain or just need a "tune-up" so you can perform better, I would not hesitate to set up an appointment with the Shepard clinic. I appreciate his videos and blog, and have referred several of my clients to his web site for help with arm, hand, and wrist pain -- particularly the nerve flossing therapy technique.
Elizabeth G.
Dr. Shepard is a very personable and professional chiropractor unlike any other that I have met or seen. He has tons of knowledge and helps treat your condition both short-term and long-term. He treats the cause of the pain and provides stretches and exercises that you can easily do at home to supplement the treatment. His staff are extremely friendly and helpful and it is very easy to set up appointments even for the same day if possible!

The office is clean and well-kept and I love that they provide clean t-shirts and shorts for you to wear if you come straight from work. Not many chiropractors practice ART (active release technique) and I would 100% recommend Dr. Shepard!
Ashley R.
I don't know what I would have done without Dr. Shepard! I've been to other chiropractors, and no one gives me the pain relief that he is able to. Dr. Shepard takes his time to get to know you and the issues you are having. I feel that my care is truly individualized and effective. I love that Dr. Shepard answers all of my questions and teaches me how to improve my condition at home as well. It's clear that he really cares about his patients and works hard for the right reasons!