Dr. Chris McGarrahan Chiropractor

03/30/2023

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07/21/2022

Hey Chiropractic fans! I have moved! I am now practicing with Dr. Dean Darr in Lindale. Would love to see you there! Dr. McGarrahan D.C.

07/21/2022

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07/03/2022

Five Stretches to Help with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Southpark Spine and Joint Care, 3816 Southpark Drive, Tyler, Tx. 75703

Open Mon., Wed, Fri 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 903-561-0372

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a debilitating disorder affecting the median nerve as it passes through the wrist and into the hand. In addition, median nerve compression can also occur in the neck region, making some patients’ problems more complex. At its essence, carpal tunnel syndrome is a di

07/03/2022

How Can Exercise Help with Headaches?

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Southpark Spine and Joint Care, 3816 Southpark Drive, Tyler, Tx. 75703

Open Mon., Wed, Fri 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 903-561-0372

For many patients with health conditions, exercise seems to be the furthest thing from their mind. For migraine sufferers, exercise itself can initiate a headache episode. And if you already have a headache, just the idea of going for a three-mile run will likely increase your pain, not lessen it

07/03/2022

Low Back Pain: Is It Serious?

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Southpark Spine and Joint Care, 3816 Southpark Drive, Tyler, Tx. 75703

Open Mon., Wed, Fri 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 903-561-0372

Back problems can cause a good deal of worry and for good reason. Any problem that doesn’t go away on its own in a reasonable period of time should be a cause for concern. Rarely, severe back pain can be caused by tumors and

07/02/2022

The 3 Critical Components Of A Whiplash Injury

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Southpark Spine and Joint Care, 3816 Southpark Drive, Tyler, Tx. 75703

Open Mon., Wed, Fri 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 903-561-0372

When considering whiplash injuries, three questions are important:What are the primary tissues that are injured during whiplash trauma?Which injured tissues are responsible for chronic whiplash injury pain?Which conservative

07/02/2022

Preventing Low Back Pain

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Southpark Spine and Joint Care, 3816 Southpark Drive, Tyler, Tx. 75703

Open Mon., Wed, Fri 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 903-561-0372

Because it’s estimated that 80% of us will suffer a severe back pain episode at some point in our lives, it would certainly be beneficial to discuss the topic of preventing back injuries in the first place. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. There are two aspects

07/02/2022

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Straws?

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Southpark Spine and Joint Care, 3816 Southpark Drive, Tyler, Tx. 75703

Open Mon., Wed, Fri 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 903-561-0372

The old expression “the straw that broke the camel’s back” is quite appropriate in regards to many human diseases. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disease caused by the compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist, though patients can ex

07/01/2022

Car Accidents and Shoulder Pain?

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Southpark Spine and Joint Care, 3816 Southpark Drive, Tyler, Tx. 75703

Open Mon., Wed, Fri 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 903-561-0372

Shoulder pain following an automobile collision is probably more common than you think. Whiplash injuries, especially serious ones, are notorious for causing pain and disability beyond the neck. Whiplash is considered a full-body disorder and symptoms can range from pain to dizziness, headache, a

07/01/2022

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment… The Good and The Bad

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Southpark Spine and Joint Care, 3816 Southpark Drive, Tyler, Tx. 75703

Open Mon., Wed, Fri 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 903-561-0372

In many cases, the body can naturally recover from disease and injury. Although doctors have their place, it is really the wisdom of the body that does the heavy lifting. Chiropractic doctors especially recognize this healing capacity: the body needs no help, just no interference. Scientists comm

07/01/2022

How Are X-Rays Used By Chiropractors?

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Southpark Spine and Joint Care, 3816 Southpark Drive, Tyler, Tx. 75703

Open Mon., Wed, Fri 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 903-561-0372

Most chiropractic patients with low back pain have x-rays taken of their lumbar spine following a comprehensive examination. Since x-rays do carry a very small risk of tissue damage, this risk needs to be outweighed by the benefits that could be gained by taking such films. So, how are x-rays use

06/30/2022

Our Hands and Quality of Life with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Southpark Spine and Joint Care, 3816 Southpark Drive, Tyler, Tx. 75703

Open Mon., Wed, Fri 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 903-561-0372

We sometimes take our hands for granted and fail to realize just how important they are to our everyday lives. So when hand function is diminished, the loss can be devastating. Such is the case with

06/30/2022

Headaches From The Neck?

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Southpark Spine and Joint Care, 3816 Southpark Drive, Tyler, Tx. 75703

Open Mon., Wed, Fri 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 903-561-0372

Cervicogenic headache is the term used to describe a headache that is caused by dysfunction in the neck. Overall, between 14-17.8% of patients with frequent headaches are believed to suffer from headaches of this nature. The following is a list of clinical characteristics common among thos