In addition to offering holistic chiropractic here in Reno, Dr. McSweeney offers recommendations relating to supplements as appropriate. Now, new research from a 30-year study underscores the benefits of long-term daily supplement use. Read More
A placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial just submitted for peer review has some exciting news. COVID-19 patients who took probiotics daily for a full month had lower remission rates and a shorter timeline of both symptoms and viral load. Read More
Patient reviews can be an important way to get a feel for a chiropractor before visiting. While you can find reviews of Dr. McSweeney on Facebook, Google, and Yelp, we’ve rounded up some of the most recent feedback for you here. Read More
Epidural steroid injection (ESI) has become a common procedure to treat a number of spinal issues that cause neck and back pain. Naturally, you might assume that means ESI is perfectly safe and approved for this application. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Before getting an epidural for back pain, please read on. Read More
You may have heard about Zerona weight loss – maybe you read about it online or saw Dr. McSweeney featured on Channel 2 News. If you have questions about this FDA-approved, non-invasive, pain-free procedure, you’re not alone. But to understand how Zerona laser weigh loss works, you first need to understand the nature of fat cells. Read More
One of the hallmarks of Dr. McSweeney’s chiropractic practice in Reno is her holistic approach to care. Her use of multiple tools and techniques sets her apart from other chiropractors in the region, because every patient receives truly personalized care based on their needs. One of the latest tools in her medical bag? Vibration therapy. Read More
Percussive therapy is having a moment, with handheld devices being marketed for home use. But patients of Dr. McSweeney are already familiar with percussive therapy, even if they don’t know it. That’s because Dr. McSweeney uses massage therapy before any adjustment to properly prepare the muscle and joints for treatment. Here’s what to understand about percussive therapy and why it’s so helpful. Read More
Going to the chiropractor because you’re struggling with pain in the back, neck or hips can bring much-needed relief. But what happens when the initial relief you experience with your chiropractor subsides, and you actually start feeling worse? It happens, and it’s not a sign that something went wrong. If you feel worse after seeing the chiropractor, here’s why. Read More
Patients at Dr. McSweeney’s chiropractic office here in Reno, Nevada, are familiar with the percussor. It’s one of many tools that Dr. McSweeney uses in her holistic approach to chiropractic. But what is it exactly, and how is it beneficial? Here’s what to know about the percussor and its many advantages as a therapeutic tool. Read More
Dr. McSweeney’s holistic approach to chiropractic care means she uses a variety of techniques and tools to find just the right treatment for her patients. In many instances, she’ll suggest nutritional supplements, foods to add or avoid, and tips for appropriate exercises and stretches. Recently, she was the featured expert in an article about upper back stretches for mindbodygreen, where she shared her favorite stretches to relieve pain the upper back. Read More
