Knee pain can make everyday activities—walking, squatting, going up stairs—feel frustrating or even impossible. That’s where dry needling can be a powerful tool. How Dry Needling Helps Knee Pain Dry needling works by addressing surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Patients often notice: Decreased pain and tension Improved range of motion Better muscle activation (especially glutes and quads) Faster recovery from activity or injury It’s especially helpful for conditions like:...

Feeling stressed? Reach for your water bottle! Even subtle dehydration can spike cortisol by 50% during stress. Cortisol is a hormone released by the adrenal glands to help you respond to stress. In healthy amounts, it's helpful - it raises blood sugar, mobilizes energy, and keeps you alert. However, when cortisol stays elevated too often or too long, it becomes problematic. Research shows that even mild dehydration can amplify cortisol release during physical or mental stress. This means...

May Mile Challenge - Join Tennessee Back Pain Center by walking 1 mile every day in the month of May. Walking has so many benefits and especially in a world that sits all day, we all need to walk more! That’s why during the month of May we are going to challenge you to walk one mile each day. That means no excuses, rain or shine, walk 1 mile each day. We’ll do it with you! Some benefits of walking include: ❤ Reduces risk of heart disease 💉 Gets the blood pumping 🌞 Increases the body’s...