Introducing Wellness Wednesday with Dr. Cox

Whether its strategies to prevent and/or treat injuries, proper running form or shoe selection chiropractors are an invaluable source to runners. That's why we're excited to launch our newest weekly series, "Wellness Wednesday with Dr. Cox." Dr. Sheena Cox is the owner of Cox Chiropractic Wellness Center with offices located in Norfolk and Chesapeake, Virginia. Cox Chiropractic Wellness Center uses clinical and scientifically proven knowledge to provide proper healthcare to prevent, treat, and heal disorders of the spine and other spinal related issues. Each Wednesday from Noon - 1 p.m. EST, Dr. Cox will answer all your running related questions. Simply post your questions on our Facebook page! About Dr. Sheena M. Cox Dr. Sheena M. Cox attended Winston-Salem State University, in Winston-Salem, N.C., as an incentive scholar where she studied Biology with a concentration in Medical Science and minor in Chemistry. Before pursuing her doctorate of chiropractic, she interned at the Chiropractic Research Institute in Winston-Salem, NC for two years, where she studied chiropractic and alternative health care. In 2009, she received her doctorate of chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) in Lombard, Ill. NUHS is recognized for its science-based program that is comparable to any allopathic university and allows graduates to practice as primary care physicians in certain states. Dr. Cox is currently licensed to practice chiropractic by the Virginia Board of Medicine and is the owner of Cox Chiropractic Wellness Center, LLC located in Chesapeake (South Norfolk) and Norfolk (Ocean View) Virginia. In her practice, Dr. Cox uses the whole body health approach to treat spine and spinal related issues.  Her goal as a chiropractic physician is to educate the community on chiropractic and alternative healthcare and its benefits.  She strives to help every individual who is under her care increase their quality of living. She is affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association, the American Black Chiropractic Association, the Greater South Norfolk Business Consortium, the South Norfolk Civic League, The Hampton Roads Urban League Young Professionals, and Black Girls RUN!. Dr. Cox enjoys public speaking, educating the community on alternative healthcare and volunteering her time with youth.  She is currently developing an organization that will help transition young females into successful women. To connect with Dr. Sheena Cox, click here. General Disclaimer The content of Black Girls RUN!, the Black Girls RUN! Facebook page or the "Wellness Wednesday with Dr. Cox" series is not intended as a substitute for care from a physician, chiropractor or other healthcare professional. If you experience signs or symptoms of injury, disease or illness you should seek the advice of a physician or other healthcare professional. Content is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. The information provided is not intended nor should it be construed to: 1) substitute for the advice, diagnosis or treatment of a healthcare professional familiar with your specific conditions and needs or 2) suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. Individuals should always consult with a healthcare professional for answers to personal health questions.

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