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Mckenzie Method Helps with Disc Herniations / Disc Bulges
Struggling with sciatica? Been diagnosed with a disc bulge or disc herniation? Have burning, numbness, or tingling down her arms and/or...

Dr. Logan Bates
Jan 23, 20241 min read


Stop Consulting Dr. Google. Get a Professional Opinion Today!
Google is a great resource, but the problem with google is it is limited to the amount of information you tell it. Google can’t ask you...

Dr. Logan Bates
Dec 20, 20231 min read


Pregnancy Low Back Pain and Chiropractic Care
Did you know that Chiropractic care is fantastic for pregnant women? Pregnancy causes a lot of low back and hip-related pain due to the...
Teresa Porter
Dec 7, 20231 min read


What is Graston Technique and How Can It Help You?
Services Offered: Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) aka Graston Technique aka Scraping Between your muscles, skin, and...
Teresa Porter
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Upper Back Adjustment and Dry Needling!
Do you struggle with upper back pain? Pain between the shoulder blades? How about stiffness in the upper back? Let our team at Tennessee...

Dr. Logan Bates
Nov 28, 20231 min read


Common Shoulder Conditions Chiropractors Can Help With!
Chiropractors treat more than just the spine! In fact, one of our favorite areas to treat is the shoulder. Shoulders are a complex...
Teresa Porter
Oct 30, 20231 min read


The Benefits of Diaphragmatic Breathing
Diaphragmatic breathing is a type of breathing that involves using your diaphragm, a large muscle that separates your chest from your...

Dr. Logan Bates
Sep 28, 20232 min read


Limited ankle mobility and/or tight calf muscles can lead to knee injuries.
Limited ankle mobility and/or tight calf muscles can lead to knee injuries. The ankle joint is responsible for dorsiflexion and...
Teresa Porter
Aug 24, 20231 min read


Free Dry Needling for New Patients on First Visit
Are you suffering from muscle pain or stiffness? Dry needling is a safe and effective treatment that can help to relieve your pain and improve your range of motion. Dry needling is a technique that uses thin needles to stimulate trigger points in your muscles. Trigger points are areas of muscle tissue that are knotted up and tender. When these trigger points are stimulated, they can release the muscle tension that is causing your pain. We are offering free dry needling for
Teresa Porter
Aug 3, 20231 min read


Causes of Jaw Pain
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions that affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is the joint that...
Teresa Porter
Aug 1, 20231 min read


Your Disc Injuries Will Heal
Stop blaming old injuries! We often hear people complain about their neck or back pain today because they had a disc bulge years and...

Dr. Logan Bates
Jul 25, 20231 min read


Why is it better to strengthen a muscle rather than stretch it?
Why is it better to strengthen a muscle rather than stretch it? Stretching feels wonderful at the moment, but is it actually helping? The...

Dr. Logan Bates
Jul 20, 20231 min read


How To Do A Glute Bridge
Let’s work your booty! Too often, low back pain is a result of weak glute muscles. When your hips (Glutes, Piriformis, Etc.) are weak and...
Teresa Porter
Jul 13, 20231 min read


Spinal Stenosis Exercise
Hey Murfreesboro! If you are over the age of 50 and experiencing some spinal stenosis in your low back, try this exercise ! Spinal...
Teresa Porter
Jun 29, 20231 min read


Cat Cow Exercise!
Let’s learn an easy exercise to keep your joints moving! Cat cow (or Cat Camel) is a great exercise to let your muscles relax, let your...

Dr. Logan Bates
Jun 22, 20231 min read


Stop Doing Crunches
Crunches are a popular exercise for strengthening the abdominal muscles. However, they can also be bad for your back. When you do a...
Teresa Porter
Jun 13, 20231 min read


How To Prevent Low Back Pain When Gardening
Gardening can be a great way to get exercise and fresh air, but it can also be hard on your back. If you have back pain, there are a few things you can do to make gardening easier and less painful. 1. Warm up before you start gardening. Take a few minutes to do some light stretching. This will help to loosen up your muscles and prepare them for activity. 2. Use the right tools. Make sure you have the right tools for the job. For example, use a kneeling pad instead of bending
Teresa Porter
May 8, 20232 min read


Chiropractic Care & Neck Pain
Neck pain, headaches, upper back stiffness are common issues in the world today. Working on a computer all day, looking down at your...

Dr. Logan Bates
May 4, 20231 min read


Chiropractic Can Help Manual Labor Workers
This past week we had the privilege of treating Nate, the manager of Oxy Fresh Carpet Cleaning. Nate is a manual labor worker and has...

Dr. Logan Bates
Apr 13, 20231 min read


How Your Core Can Help Your Low Back Pain
BIG BELLIES ARE IN!!! No, we are not advocating obesity as a fix for low back pain. What we are talking about here is CORE ABDOMINAL...

Dr. Logan Bates
Mar 20, 20231 min read
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