Tennessee Chiropractic Association

Don’t Take Arthritis Lying Down

Posted in: Articles, Health & Wellness, Sports & Exercise

Years ago, doctors hardly ever told rheumatoid arthritis patients to “go take a hike” or “go for a swim.” Arthritis was considered an inherent part[...]

My Hip Hurts . . . Or Is It My Back?

Posted in: Articles, Addressing Pain, Posture

When a patient presents to a doctor with a complaint of pain, the first question is “where?” While it may seem that the answer would[...]

How Long Does It Take To Become Addicted To Opioids?

Posted in: Back Pain, Articles, Addressing Pain, Research, Safety

Sadly, the answer is not long – and a much shorter time than most people would expect. According to a recent study, the transition from[...]

Metabolic Syndrome Becoming More Prevalent

Posted in: 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[...]

FDA Encourages MDs to Learn About Chiropractic & Acupuncture

Posted in: Articles, Addressing Pain, Health & Wellness, Safety

In an effort to combat the opioid epidemic, the medical community as a whole is reevaluating how medications are used and when other options may[...]

Do You Know How Much Is Enough For Your Child?

Posted in: Articles, Children, Research, Children, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Wellness

Children have not been immune to the rise in obesity across the nation. Overall eating habits, frequency of consuming fast food, larger portion sizes and[...]

CDC says Just Say NO!

Posted in: Articles, Addressing 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. [...]

Energy Drinks – Dangerous for Some

Posted in: Articles, Research, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Sports, Wellness, Sports & Exercise, Other

Energy drinks are common place on sports fields, gyms and in locker rooms. Replenishing fluids and energy sounds like a good idea. When studying, practice[...]

Get Adjusted and Boost Your Immune System

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

It has been said that if you want to know what is important to someone, look at how they spend their money. If that is[...]

Best Practices for Chiropractic Care for Older Adults Updated

Posted in: Back Pain, Articles, Addressing Pain, Research, Health & Wellness, Safety, Safety

Roughly 15% of chiropractic patients are 65 years old or older. Similar to other age groups, musculoskeletal complaints are most common. With longer life expectancy,[...]

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