Electric City Sports and Spine

06/27/2025

Dr. Mefferd is now seeing Functional Medicine patients. Take a look and like her new page.
Essential Wellness, Functional Medicine

06/04/2025

Doctor Mefferd has changed her practice name to Essential Wellness, Functional Medicine. The link to her new page is
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576676255413

She is excited to offer additional health and wellness functional medicine services as well as chiropractic services.

Medical & health

11/08/2024

Experiencing headaches and neck tension? This type of headache is likely a “cervicogenic headache,” meaning a problem in your neck is the trigger.

A systematic review found that the following were the most effective treatments for these types of headaches:

✔️ Spinal manipulation
✔️ Soft tissue therapy
✔️ Exercise

The good news is that we offer all of these treatments at our office! Call us today to get on our schedule. 📞



Source: Jung A, et al. Physical Therapy. February 2024.

11/07/2024

Not sure what to do about a low back disc bulge? 🤔

The intervertebral disc sits between the bones in your spine and acts as a shock absorber. Irritation or displacement can lead to low back pain and numbness or tingling in your leg.

And if you are experiencing low back pain because of a disc herniation, there is good news. 👍

Chiropractic treatment can help reduce your pain and improve your function! Check out this video for more information on what we can do to help! https://www.youtube.com/embed/HzeWQYQcIts?rel=0



Source: Du HG, et al. Heliyon. September 2024.

11/06/2024

Are tingling or numb hands making daily tasks harder? 🖐️

Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when irritation to the median nerve causes numbness and pain in your hand, often due to repetitive motions.

Learn how to ease your symptoms and prevent further damage with this infographic! 👉 https://bit.ly/3M4S39O

11/05/2024

Want to reduce your risk of chronic low back pain?

A recent study found that doing 75 minutes of aerobic exercise per week plus 2-5 muscle-strengthening activities was linked to a reduced risk of developing chronic low back pain.

You can start by going for a walk or considering some core strengthening exercises. 🚶‍♀️

For more on reducing your risk of developing chronic low back pain, visit us! 👋



Source: Zhu Y, et al. The Spine Journal. September 2024.

11/04/2024

Suffering from neck pain while sitting at work? 👩‍💻

While we recommend making an appointment for an adjustment, we also recommend doing exercises and stretches at work to help reduce neck pain. 💪

And remember, try to vary your posture up frequently throughout the day!



Source: Jones LB, et al. Applied Ergonomics. May 2024.

11/01/2024

How does a spinal adjustment work? 🤔

Adjustments free up “stuck” spinal joints and decrease spinal stiffness. The audible pop that you hear is from the air in those facet joints. 💨

That explains why, after an adjustment, you feel looser and more mobile! Check out this infographic for more information! https://bit.ly/3KuccX7



Source: Young KJ, et al. Chiropractic & manual therapies. 2024.

10/31/2024

As we age, muscle weakness and balance issues can make getting in and out of bed more challenging.

Here are a few tips to reduce fall risks and promote safety:

✔️ Use a stable surface for support when standing up.
✔️ Sit on the edge of the bed for a moment before standing to avoid dizziness.
✔️ Keep the bed at a proper height to make transitions easier.

Check out this infographic for more safety tips! https://bit.ly/3Ix9BKe

10/30/2024

Headaches can be a real pain—literally! But did you know that chiropractic care can help?

We address the root causes of headaches, such as neck tension, posture issues, or spinal joint restrictions.

Through gentle adjustments and personalized care, we help relieve pressure and restore proper function, giving you long-term relief.

Give our office a call and take the first step toward headache relief today! 👋

10/29/2024

When you think about strengthening your shoulder, you might picture certain exercises, like rotations. These exercises mainly work the muscles on the back of your shoulder.

But did you know that people with shoulder pain often have weak muscles on the front, too? It’s important to strengthen all the shoulder muscles, including the ones in the front!

For proper exercise strategies, give our office a call today! 📞



Source: Manoso-Hernando D, et al. PeerJ. June 2024.

10/28/2024

A well-rounded fitness routine includes activities for balance, flexibility, strength, and endurance.

Here are some good options!

💪 Aerobic Exercise: Aim for 20-30 minutes, 4-6 times per week.
💥 Resistance Training: Alternate push/pull exercises to build strength & reduce injury risk.
🧘‍♂️ Yoga: Great for reducing chronic pain & stress.
🌿 Tai Chi & Qi Gong: Improves flexibility and balance with mindful movement.

Check out this infographic for more tips! https://bit.ly/3kbu22X