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Old age is not an excuse for pain!
Too often people come into my office with aches and pains and they blame it on getting older. Sure as our body gets older, it does...
Teresa Porter
Apr 162 min read


Tight Calves? Check this out!
If you stretch all the time, but you can’t get your calves to loosen up, perhaps you’re not stretching correctly. There are two main...
Teresa Porter
Apr 141 min read


Acute Injury? Try Movement Instead of Rest
The familiar RICE protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) has long been the standard for acute injury management. However,...

Dr. Logan Bates
Apr 81 min read


Benefits of Walking
Spring is in the air! Warmer weather gives the best excuse to get outside and get active. We all know walking is good for us, but did you...
Teresa Porter
Apr 32 min read


Chin Retraction Exercise for Neck Pain & Headaches
Headaches? Migraines? Numbness or Tingling Down Your Arm? Neck Pain? Constant Screen Time? This Exercise Could Be Your Game-Changer! At...

Dr. Logan Bates
Apr 11 min read


Dry Needling Can Speed Up Recovery of a Sprained Ankle
Dry needling can play a valuable role in speeding up the recovery of a sprained ankle by addressing several key factors that contribute...

Dr. Logan Bates
Mar 252 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 191 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...

Dr. Logan Bates
Mar 92 min read


Common Neck Conditions Chiropractors Can Treat
Chiropractors can help with a variety of neck injuries, including: ▪ Whiplash : This is a common injury that occurs when the neck is...
Teresa Porter
Feb 131 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 42 min read


Pregnancy and Chiropractic
Pregnancy comes with a lot of changes to your musculoskeletal system - your ligaments become lax, your low back carries more weight, and...
Teresa Porter
Jan 241 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 211 min read


Rotator Cuff Injuries in the Elderly Population
Did you know that half of adults over 60 show signs of rotator cuff wear and tear on imaging, even if they have no pain? Rotator cuff...
Teresa Porter
Jan 161 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


Healing Time Expectations!
Having realistic expectations about recovery time is a huge key to getting over an injury. Truth is, the musculoskeletal system takes...
Teresa Porter
Nov 25, 20241 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


Chiropractic Care Can Help with Running Injuries
How can chiropractors help runners 🏃♀️🏃♀️? We are glad you asked! Here’s how: INJURY PREVENTION: ▪ Improve movement patterns: ...
Teresa Porter
Nov 12, 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


Scraping or Graston in Murfreesboro
Services Offered: Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) Between your muscles, skin, and bones, there is a connective...
Teresa Porter
Oct 17, 20242 min read


If you suffer from headaches or migraines, then watch this ^^
Forward head carriage is a huge problem in the population today. If you look at yourself in the mirror, your ears, shoulders, and hips...

Dr. Logan Bates
Oct 14, 20241 min read
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