The Tennessee Back Pain Center Blog 

Many people enjoy the feeling of a good “pop.” You may twist your back in a chair, turn your neck until it cracks, or stretch your shoulders after sitting for a long time. Sometimes the movement creates a satisfying release and leaves you feeling less stiff. But is it safe to adjust yourself? The answer depends on how often you are doing it, how much force you are using, and whether you are repeatedly trying to pop the same area. Is It Okay to Get Some Pops During Range of Mo

Pain in the forearm, wrist, or hand can make everyday activities uncomfortable. Typing, gripping a steering wheel, lifting a coffee cup, using tools, working out, or even opening a jar may become difficult when the muscles and tendons in the forearm are irritated or weak. One exercise that may help strengthen these tissues is wrist flexion and extension eccentrics using a light weight. This exercise can help with tendonitis, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, numbness and/or ting

A new research article showed that adequate Vitamin D levels support muscle function both during exercise and in the recovery process. Vitamin D is a powerful nutrient because it helps with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Furthermore, it can help regulate bone metabolism and electrolyte absorption. Making it the perfect nutrient for muscle recovery. When we perform a strenuous exercise, tiny muscle fibers have been torn to build up stronger muscles. This proces

Tennessee Back Pain Center is a different type of healthcare - the way healthcare should be! We aim to provide you honest, efficient, and amazing healthcare. To us, it’s not about the money, the business, or us, it is all about YOU! Ways we differ from other Chiropractors: 💚 No Treatment Plans 💚 No Payment upfront 💚 No X-rays unless deemed necessary 💚 No funky business 💚 Research based care Give us a call today at (615)-900-5187 to experience the type of healthcare you’v

Let's talk about one of the most destructive things in your body - inflammation. You see, inflammation isn't inherently bad. It's actually your body's natural defense mechanism – a crucial first responder when you experience an injury or infection. Think of it like the fire department rushing to the scene. You'll see redness, swelling, heat, and sometimes pain – all signs of this protective process in action. However, the trouble starts when inflammation becomes chronic. Inst

Have you ever experienced numbness or tingling in your ring finger and pinky finger? Maybe your elbow aches after working at a desk all day, or your hand falls asleep while driving or sleeping. These symptoms can sometimes be caused by irritation of the ulnar nerve. One exercise we commonly prescribe is the ulnar nerve floss, also called an ulnar nerve glide. This gentle movement helps the nerve move more freely through the surrounding tissues without placing excessive tensio

Chiropractic Jokes 😂😂 It's true, come see us and we will surely “crack” you up! This will help uplift your mental mood, as well as your physical ability. If you have never been to a chiropractor before, we use spinal manipulation (aka the adjustment) to help your joints move better, muscles work better, and relieve pain. Adjustments can often result in a cavitation or the pop. The pop doesn’t always occur, but it's the movement that counts. If you have been to a chiropracto

Looking for more than just an adjustment? Discover how Tennessee Back Pain Center combines chiropractic care, dry needling, muscle therapy, rehabilitation, and more to help you recover faster. At Tennessee Back Pain Center, we believe pain is rarely caused by just one problem. Tight muscles, irritated nerves, restricted joints, poor movement patterns, and inflammation often work together. That's why we don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach to healthcare. We believe

Pain doesn't follow a schedule. Sometimes you wake up with a new ache, tweak your back over the weekend, or simply need to be seen as soon as possible. Other times, you're trying to schedule a follow-up appointment and your preferred day or time is already booked. We understand, our schedule is busy and so is yours. The good news? You don't have to keep checking the schedule for openings. Simply book the appointment that works best for you and join our waitlist. If an earli

We often treat our bodies like an old car—ignoring the strange noises, skipping the routine maintenance, and only checking under the hood when a major breakdown leaves us stranded. When you shift your mindset from "managing an inconvenient machine" to "coaching a lifelong teammate," everything changes. Your relationship with pain, exercise, and daily habits transforms. Here is how you can apply the three pillars of this quote to your daily life—and how chiropractic care helps

Every now and then, a patient leaves a review that perfectly captures why we opened the doors to our clinic in the first place. Recently, a patient shared a bit of their story online, and it struck a chord with our entire team: "Dr. Logan has truly saved me from surgery and pain pills three times over the last 3 years. I’ve had slipped discs, sciatica and could barely walk when I first came in. Each time he fixed me up completely. I can’t recommend him enough. He and his wife

If you spend most of your day sitting at a desk, you’ve probably felt that familiar, stubborn tightness in the front of your hips. Your first instinct might be to stretch them out. But what if we told you that your hip flexors don't actually need more stretching? Often, what feels like "tightness" is actually weakness. When a muscle is weak and chronically short from sitting, it panics and tenses up. To fix it, we need to build strength where it matters most. The Seated Strai

Yes, a chiropractor can help with jaw pain. Your Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to your skull and can cause a variety of symptoms including: 🎈 Clicking or popping noises 😮 Difficulty opening or closing your mouth 🥴 Painful chewing 😨Headaches or Migraines Chiropractors can help with TMJ by adjusting your jaw and neck, decreasing tension in the muscles surrounding your jaw, improving resting jaw position, and improving the function of the jaw. If you are ex

The feet and calves absorb thousands of pounds of force every day. Whether you're walking, running, standing at work, exercising, or simply moving around the house, these structures are constantly working. Because of this, many different conditions can contribute to pain, including: Plantar fasciitis Heel pain Achilles tendon irritation Calf strains Muscle tightness Shin splints Foot and ankle joint restrictions Running injuries Overuse injuries Often, pain develops gradually

For many people, sleeping with their dog is part of their nightly routine. It’s comforting, it reduces stress, and honestly—it just feels good. But if you’ve been waking up with low back stiffness or soreness, your four-legged sleep partner might be contributing more than you think. Your spine is designed to recover at night. While you sleep, your muscles relax, your discs rehydrate, and your nervous system downshifts. This recovery process works best when your spine stays in

The tibialis anterior runs along the front of your shin and is responsible for lifting your foot and toes toward your body. This movement, called dorsiflexion, is essential for walking, running, climbing stairs, and maintaining balance. One of the simplest ways to strengthen this muscle is with tibialis anterior eccentrics. How to Perform the Exercise Sit upright in a chair with both feet flat on the floor. Keep your heels planted firmly on the ground. Lift your toes and the

Have you ever noticed how one person can follow a certain diet and see amazing results, while someone else follows the exact same plan and sees little to no change? It’s a common frustration — and one of the biggest reasons many people struggle with nutrition. The truth is, there is no single diet that works for everyone. Each of us processes food differently based on a variety of factors, including our genetics. Your genes influence things like: • How well your body processe

Suffering with headaches??🤕 Adjustments are a great way to help alleviate headaches 😌 Schedule your appointment to get you out of pain and back to living your life 😁!!! #chiropractic #adjustment #chiropracticadjustment #murfreesboro #tennessee #murfreesborochiropractor #neckpain #headache #migraine #neckcrack #backcrack #siegel #oakland To learn more about how adjustments work, visit https://www.tennesseebackpaincenter.com/SpinalManipulation

Got pain? We all do. Pain is just part of life. But when the pain starts to interfere and impact how you live your life then it's time to get it checked out. Here is a simple checklist that everyone SHOULD be able to do WITHOUT pain. Are you unable to perform any of these in a pain-free fashion? Or perhaps you do okay with all these activities but there is another activity that elicits your pain and stops you from living out your everyday life. It’s time to see someone about

When you’re in pain, rest can feel like the safest option. And while some injuries do require temporary rest, too much inactivity can actually slow the healing process. One of the most powerful tools your body has for recovery is movement. Movement is medicine — and it starts with blood flow. Every time you move, your muscles contract and relax, helping pump blood throughout the body. This increased circulation delivers essential nutrients and oxygen to tissues that need repa