Tennessee Chiropractic Association

Metabolic Syndrome Becoming More Prevalent

Posted in: News, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Other Information

by John L. Stump, DC, PhD, EdD Metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors that increase a person’s chances of developing heart disease, stroke[...]

CDC says Just Say NO!

Posted in: Articles, Back Pain, Safety, Other Information

In response to the opioid epidemic, the CDC has issued statements and guidelines to help educate doctors about the dangers of opioid use and abuse. [...]

High Heels: Friend or Foe?

Posted in: Articles, Back Pain, Health & Wellness, Posture, Other Information

(NAPS) – Once might be a fluke, but when two Miss USAs in a row fall while walking in high heels, you know women everywhere[...]

Military Benefit from Combination of Chiropractic Care and Standard Medical Care

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Statistically, most people experience back pain at some point of life. Many seek relief from their medical doctor, often receiving medications, such as opioids, or[...]

Bed rest for back pain? Not so much!

Posted in: Articles, Back Pain, Other Information

Once thought to be a primary treatment for back pain, bed rest is now taking a back seat to movement. It is true that short[...]

Chiropractic . . . Good for Mom and Baby!

Posted in: Articles, Children, Health & Wellness, Safety, Other Information

Chiropractic is widely known to be an effective treatment for general back pain, but did you know it is also beneficial for pregnant women? The[...]

Research Shows Both Dry Needling and Manual Pressure Technique Provide Effective Pain Relief

Posted in: Articles, Research, Neck Pain, Safety, Other, Other Information

One of the most common musculoskeletal complaints is neck/shoulder pain. While it affects 45%-54% of the general population, it tends to be more frequent in[...]

Female DC Joins the Staff at Walter Reed Military Medical Center

Posted in: Articles, Back Pain, Other Information

A milestone was reached in 2016 when Stephanie Johnson, DC, was appointed to the staff of Walter Reed Military Medical Center. While chiropractic care has[...]

Chiropractic Care May Help Reduce Falls Risk for Older Adults

Posted in: Articles, Research, Health & Wellness, Wellness, Other, Other Information

Falls are a major source of concern for older adults and caregivers. The statistics can be daunting. Did you know: · More than 80% of[...]

Analgesic Use Connected to Risk of Hearing Loss

Posted in: Back Pain, Articles, Back Pain, Research, Headache, Neck Pain, Safety, Safety, Other, Other Information

Over-the-counter analgesics are commonly recommended for patients with back pain and other minor injuries. However, some research shows that such usage could contribute to hearing[...]