Have you heard of muscle testing? This method of communicating with the body is an alternative medicine technique that helps practitioners make a decision for treatment by testing muscles for strength and weakness. If you’ve been treated by Dr. McSweeney here in Reno, you’ve experienced her form of muscle testing, which is one of many tools and techniques she uses to identify the cause of pain and discomfort. Here’s what else to know about muscle testing, and how it helps Dr. McSweeney help her patients. Read More
You may have heard about cold or low-level laser therapy. The body of research is growing, and organizations and agencies across the country and around the world are increasingly making this therapy available to patients. Here’s how cold and low-level lasers, like those offered here at Dr. McSweeney’s holistic chiropractic office in Reno, bring pain relief for so many conditions. Read More
Heading to the chiropractor here in Reno? You have no shortage of options – there are dozens upon dozens of chiropractic clinics in town. But how can you find a good Reno chiropractor, someone you can really trust? It’s not always easy, so we’re sharing four tips for finding a good chiropractor, whether you’re in Reno or elsewhere. Read More
You may have heard about Zerona body contouring or laser weight loss, and you might be wondering how it works. While Dr. McSweeney invites you to contact us directly to schedule a free consultation for answers to your specific questions, we’re sharing some information here too. If you’re considering laser weight loss with Zerona, start here. Read More
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
