The Tennessee Back Pain Center Blog 

Low back pain is one of the most common complaints we see in the clinic, and for many people it’s more than just an occasional ache—it affects work, sleep, mood, and the ability to move with confidence. While adjustments, exercise, and soft tissue work all play important roles in recovery, one technique that consistently brings fast relief is dry needling . What Is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a treatment that uses a thin, sterile filament needle to target tight muscles, tri

Did you know that you can floss your nerves just like you can floss your teeth? Nerve flossing (also called nerve glides or neural mobilization) uses gentle, controlled movements that help the nerve to “slide” through its pathway without overstretching it. The median nerve travels from your neck down to your hand. When irritated, it can contribute to carpal tunnel symptoms, numbness or tingling in the wrist and hand, hand tightness, and even forearm or arm discomfort. To perf

Elbow pain is more common than many people realize. Whether you’re typing all day, playing sports like tennis or golf, weight lifting, or just having an active lifestyle, the elbow joint takes a surprising amount of repetitive stress. This can lead to conditions like ▪ Tennis Elbow ▪ Golfers Elbow ▪ Bursitis ▪ Arthritis ▪ Pinched Nerve ▪ Sprain / Strain Luckily, Chiropractors can help with elbow pain! Chiropractors can evaluate the surrounding muscles, joints, nerves, tendons

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Movement is medicine.” And it’s true - the human body is designed to move. Every time you stretch, walk, lift, twist, or breathe deeply, you’re supporting your circulation, your nervous system, your joints, and your mental well-being. Movement increases blood flow. Blood flow brings oxygen and nutrients. Oxygen and nutrients support healing. Healing leads to strength, mobility, and less pain But movement is only medicine when it’s taken regu