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Strengthen Your Core, Soothe Your Back: The Power of the Bird Dog Exercise
Are you one of the millions of people who experience low back pain? It's a common complaint, but thankfully, there are many ways to find...
Teresa Porter
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Mckenzie Method for Disc Herniation Relief
Tired of low back pain dictating your life? If you're dealing with sciatica, disc pain, or constant aches, we have a powerful tool that...

Dr. Logan Bates
Jun 10, 20251 min read


How Cupping Might Offer Low Back Pain Relief
Low back pain. For many, it's a familiar, unwelcome guest. Whether it's a dull ache, a sharp stab, or a persistent stiffness, it can...

Dr. Logan Bates
Jun 3, 20252 min read


You Peaked at Squatting When you Were a Baby
Have you watched a newborn move? They do everything perfectly, squat perfect to pick up a toy, sit perfect, lift their head perfect, everything. At this point, all of their muscles are working together without any compensation. At Tennessee Back Pain Center, we use a rehabilitative technique that mimics the movement of babies to get your muscles and joints working and stabilizing the way they should! This is called Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization or DNS for short. Dynamic
Teresa Porter
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Use Your Hips More and Your Back Less
Many of us unknowingly compensate for a lack of hip mobility by bending primarily from our lower backs. Over time, this can put undue...

Dr. Logan Bates
May 20, 20251 min read


Pregnancy And Low Back Pain
Whether you are currently pregnant, recently given birth, or your kids are grown, there is no excuse for pregnancy-related low back pain!...
Teresa Porter
May 19, 20251 min read


Exercise for Spinal Stenosis
Find Relief from Spinal Stenosis with the Gentle Power of Knees to Chest Living with spinal stenosis can feel like a constant battle...

Dr. Logan Bates
May 6, 20251 min read


Belly Breathing to Protect Against Low Back Pain
Low back pain is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. While there are many different causes of back pain, one of...

Dr. Logan Bates
Mar 19, 20251 min read


When should you go to the doctor if you are experiencing back pain?
Great question! While some back pain can consist of some minor aches, soreness, or stiffness and can be managed at home, there are some cases when it is important to seek medical help due to back pain. Numbness, Tingling, or Weakness - These are all indicative of nerve-like pain. If this type of pain is not treated properly, this could result in permanent nerve damage. Minor pain that won’t go away after a week - When our bodies experience pain, it can change pathways in our

Dr. Logan Bates
Mar 10, 20252 min read


Why are Low Backs Prone to Injury?
Why Does My Lower Back Always Hurt? Ah, the lower back. That achy, stiff, sometimes searing pain that seems to plague so many of us....
Teresa Porter
Feb 25, 20252 min read


Ease Sciatica Pain with the McKenzie Extension Exercise (for Disc Herniation) ‼
Ease Sciatica Pain with the McKenzie Extension Exercise (for Disc Herniation) ‼ Sciatica, that nagging pain radiating down your leg, can...

Dr. Logan Bates
Feb 4, 20252 min read


Try This Exercise for Back Pain!
Do you wake up stiff? Do you sit at a desk all day? Do you intentionally take the time to move and switch positions when you’re watching...

Dr. Logan Bates
Jan 27, 20251 min read


How to Relieve Shoulder Blade Pain
If you find yourself constantly rubbing your shoulders, having your spouse give you a massage, or even readjusting the position of your...

Dr. Logan Bates
Jan 21, 20251 min read


Try This Exercise For Hip Pain!
Do you get pain in the front of your hip? Do you sit at a desk all day? How about low back pain? Try this exercise! This exercise is...

Dr. Logan Bates
Dec 10, 20241 min read


Don't Let Your MRI Results Scare You
There is a good chance you’re walking around right now with a Disc bulge. This statistic might be scary, but it doesn’t need to be. These...
Teresa Porter
Dec 5, 20241 min read


5 Tips for a Healthy Back
Back pain can be debilitating! Add these 5 simple tricks to help prevent back pain. Move Often - Muscles, joints, nerves all get...
Teresa Porter
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Fix Your Sciatica With This!
Truth is - there is a simple fix to your sciatica, disc herniation, and disc bulge. Try this exercise! Sciatica, or pain down your leg,...

Dr. Logan Bates
Nov 19, 20241 min read


Services Offered: Soft Tissue Release Technique
Scar tissue often forms as a mechanism to help protect and stabilize the muscle. However, when we get too much scar tissue or fibrous...
Teresa Porter
Nov 6, 20241 min read


Core Strength: The Key to a Pain-Free Back
Low back pain is a common ailment that can significantly impact your quality of life. While chiropractic care can provide effective relief, strengthening your core muscles can also play a crucial role in preventing and managing this condition. What are Core Muscles? Your core muscles are more than just your abs. They encompass a network of muscles that support your spine, including: transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis (six-pack muscles), oblique muscles, erector spinae, an

Dr. Logan Bates
Nov 4, 20241 min read


Great Exercise for Spinal Stenosis
Great exercise for spinal stenosis! Spinal Stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal becomes narrowed, putting pressure on the...
Teresa Porter
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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