Tennessee Back Pain Center

10/16/2025

Insurance is too expensive to not take advantage of it! The end of the year is the time when most people have met or are close to meeting their deductibles and/or their max out of pocket. This means that actual insurance benefits kick in (the moment you’ve been waiting for). AKA you are paying less out of pocket and insurance companies will pick up the majority of the bill.

If you have already met your deductible, it’s time to schedule all those appointments you’ve been holding off on. Get your annual blood work, go see a cardiologist, and take care of that pain you’ve been putting off for too long.

If you aren’t sure if your deductible has been met, give us a call and we would be happy to check for you! You can also call the number on the back of your insurance.

Schedule your appointment today at (615)-900-5187 or go to our website http://tennesseebackpaincenter.com. We are in-network with Ambetter, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare, UMR, Aetna, Anthem, and Medicare. Take care of it now before the new year hits!

10/14/2025

At Tennessee Back Pain Center, our mission is simple — to help you move better, feel better, and live better. These three pillars are at the heart of everything we do, from chiropractic adjustments and dry needling to corrective exercises and muscle work.

Move Better.

Healthy movement is the foundation of a healthy life. When your spine and joints move the way they’re designed to, your body functions more efficiently — reducing stress on muscles, improving posture, and restoring flexibility.

Through chiropractic adjustments and targeted therapies, we help restore proper motion to restricted joints so you can move freely again. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic stiffness, or just want to stay active as you age, improving your mobility is the first step toward lasting wellness.

Feel Better.

When you move better, you naturally start to feel better. Chiropractic care can help reduce inflammation, decrease pain, and balance muscle tension throughout the body. Many of our patients notice improvements in pain, energy levels, sleep, and even mood after just a few visits.

Our approach combines chiropractic care with soft tissue techniques like dry needling, cupping, and myofascial release to address the root causes of pain — not just the symptoms.

Live Better.

The ultimate goal of chiropractic care is to help you live your best life — without the limitations of pain or discomfort. When your body moves and functions the way it should, you can do more of what you love — whether that’s playing with your kids, working out, or simply getting through the day without nagging back pain.

At Tennessee Back Pain Center, we believe that small changes in movement, nutrition, and lifestyle can lead to big changes in how you live your life.

Ready to Start Feeling Better?

If pain, stiffness, or tension are holding you back, we’re here to help. Schedule an appointment today and take the first step toward moving better, feeling better, and living better!

10/10/2025

If you’ve ever stepped out of bed and felt a sharp pain in your heel or arch, you may be experiencing plantar fasciitis—one of the most common causes of foot and heel pain. This condition affects the plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissue that supports the arch of your foot. When this tissue becomes irritated or inflamed, each step can become uncomfortable and even painful.

While plantar fasciitis is common among runners and people who stand for long hours, there are many underlying factors that can contribute to its development—and chiropractic care can play a key role in both prevention and recovery.

What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis develops when the plantar fascia experiences repetitive strain or small microtears. Over time, this leads to inflammation and stiffness in the heel and arch area. Common causes include:
▪ Tight calf muscles or Achilles tendon, which increase tension on the plantar fascia
▪ Improper footwear that lacks arch support or cushioning
▪ Weak foot musculature, which change the way weight is distributed across the foot
▪ Sudden increases in activity level without proper stretching or warm-up
▪ Overuse or repetitive stress from activities like running, walking long distances, or standing for extended periods
▪ Poor biomechanics in the foot, ankle, knees, hips, or lower back

How Chiropractic Care Helps

Chiropractors take a whole-body approach to plantar fasciitis. Instead of only addressing foot pain, chiropractic care looks for imbalances in the spine, pelvis, hips, knees, and ankles that may be contributing to the stress placed on the plantar fascia.

By improving movement and restoring proper function throughout the kinetic chain—from your spine down to your feet—chiropractic care can help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and prevent future flare-ups.

If heel or arch pain is limiting your activity, contact Tennessee Back Pain Center! Through muscle work (scraping, dry needling, cupping), adjustments, and exercises, we can help you get back to a pain-free lifestyle.

10/08/2025

If you spend long hours sitting at a desk, driving, or bending forward throughout the day, you might be experiencing some low back pain. These positions place extra stress on the lower spine and can lead to stiffness, muscle tightness, and pain. One of the simplest and most effective ways to counteract this is through standing lumbar extensions.

A standing lumbar extension helps reverse the effects of prolonged sitting and forward flexion, reducing pressure on the lumbar discs, decreasing muscle tension, and increasing low back range of motion.

How to Perform Standing Lumbar Extensions
1. Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Place your hands on your lower back or hips for support.
3. Gently arch backward, extending your spine without forcing the movement.
4. Hold for 1-2 seconds, then return to neutral.
5. Repeat 10 times, several times a day—especially after sitting for long periods.

Always move within a comfortable range and stop if you experience sharp pain.

While exercises like standing lumbar extensions can help reduce discomfort, persistent or recurring back pain may be a sign of an underlying spinal issue. Give Tennessee Back Pain Center a call at (615)-900-5187 or visit our website at www.tennesseebackpaincenter.com

We help patients find relief from low back pain through a combination of gentle spinal adjustments, corrective exercises, and lifestyle guidance—so you can move and feel your best.

10/02/2025

The truth is, the best nutrition plan is the one that fits your body's unique needs.. What works well for one person, might not be the best fit for someone else. There is no one size-fits-all diet.

Your body’s response to food depends on many factors: lifestyle, environment, and most importantly—your genes. Certain genetic variations can influence:

▪ How efficiently you burn carbohydrates or fats for energy
▪ Your tendency to store fat or struggle with weight loss
▪ How your body handles blood sugar after meals
▪ Sensitivities to gluten, lactose, or caffeine
▪ How well you absorb key nutrients like vitamin D, B vitamins, or omega-3s

This explains why your friend might thrive on a low-carb diet while you feel sluggish, or why someone else feels energized on plant-based meals while you struggle to stay full.

Instead of doing a trial and error of trendy diets, consider getting your DNA tested. At Tennessee Back Pain Center, we offer genetic testing. This is a one-time test based on a cheek swab that can give us insight to your specific nutrigenomics, or your specific genes. This can provide information about
▪ Food Sensitivities
▪ Fitness tips for your genes
▪ Vitamin and supplement suggestions
▪ Hormone tendencies
▪ Risk of developing certain disease
▪ Existing health conditions
▪ And More!

Interested in learning more about genetic testing? Talk with Dr. Logan or Dr. Teresa at your next appointment or give us a call at (615)-900-5187. This is a powerful tool to help transform your lifestyle.

09/30/2025

If you’ve been struggling with neck pain, stiffness, or limited mobility, a chiropractic neck adjustment may be the solution you’re looking for. A neck adjustment, also called cervical spine manipulation, is a safe and effective chiropractic treatment designed to restore proper movement in the neck and upper spine.

Many people seek out a neck adjustment for issues such as:
▪️ Chronic neck pain
▪️ Headaches and migraines
▪️ Shoulder tension
▪️ Whiplash injuries from car accidents
▪️ Poor posture from working at a computer

During a chiropractic neck adjustment, gentle and precise movements are used. This improves joint function, decreases pain, and helps restore natural motion. Patients often report immediate relief from neck stiffness, improved range of motion, and decreased muscle tension.

If you’re searching for a chiropractor near me for neck pain or want to learn more about how a neck adjustment can benefit your overall health, contact our office today at 615-900-5187 or visit our website at www.tennesseebackpaincenter.com

09/25/2025

Chronic back pain is a pervasive problem, affecting millions of people and costing the healthcare system billions each year. When the pain becomes unbearable, many people consider surgery as a definitive fix. But a landmark study in the journal Spine raises a critical question: is surgery really the best first option?

The Spine study, published in 2013, tracked a large group of workers in Washington State with work-related back injuries. The results were eye-opening. Of the workers who first consulted a surgeon, a staggering 42.7% ended up undergoing back surgery. In sharp contrast, for those who first sought care from a chiropractor, only a tiny fraction—1.5%—had surgery.

This data isn't a fluke. It highlights a clear pattern: the type of provider you choose for your initial back pain evaluation has a massive impact on the treatment path you'll take.

So, why the huge difference? The answer lies in the fundamental philosophy of care. Surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat conditions with surgical interventions. While surgery is absolutely necessary in some cases, it's often seen as a solution when other, less invasive options haven't been fully explored.

Chiropractors, on the other hand, focus on a conservative, non-surgical approach. Their goal is to identify and address the root cause of your pain. They also emphasize therapies, exercises, and lifestyle modifications to help your body heal naturally. This approach aims to restore proper function and reduce pain without the risks and recovery time associated with surgery.

If you are struggling with back pain, consider chiropractic care! We would love to help! Give us a call at (615)-900-5187 or visit our website www.tennesseebackpaincenter.com

09/23/2025

Believing in yourself is half the battle for success.

If you don’t believe you can walk 1 mile without back pain, you can’t. If you don’t believe you can deadlift 50 lbs, then you won’t be able to. If you don’t believe that you can’t heal from your injury, then you might have that injury for the rest of your life. You have to believe in yourself!

Here’s what we know at Tennessee Back Pain Center: If you’re committed, if you’re consistent, if you fill your mind with positive thoughts, if you have support around you, then there is not and will not be any mountain too big for you to handle.

You can do it! You will do it! If you just believe.

If you need encouragement, advice, or positivity, then give us a call at (615)-900-5187. We are here for you and will help you achieve your goals!

09/18/2025

Massage guns feel good, look cool, but do they actually work? Yes!

A massage gun is an instrument that applies rapid and repetitive pressure perpendicular to the body. This causes the surrounding muscles to experience both pressure and vibration. This creates an increased signal between the muscle and the brain.

Massage guns are great for warm-up, recovery, and performance enhancement. Here are just some of the benefits of massage guns:
▪️ Increases muscle power / strength
▪️ Prevents muscle atrophy
▪️ Increases joint and muscle stability
▪️ Increases proprioceptive/neuro-muscular function
▪️ Increases flexibility of muscles and joints
▪️ Decreases muscle soreness/stiffness
▪️ Prevents loss of bone mass
▪️ Increases blood flow and oxygen uptake
▪️ Hormone response leading to pain reduction
▪️ Improves lymphatic drainage

Massage guns are a great technique and easy to do at home. However, in order to get the full effect, make sure you know the root cause of your pain. Sometimes your leg pain is coming from your back and not your leg, etc. etc. So if you constantly feel pain, tightness, stiffness in the same area over and over, it might be time to have it looked at professionally.

Schedule an appointment today by going to our website at Http://tennesseebackpaincenter.com

09/17/2025

Our office is closed Thursday, September 18th and Friday, September 19th! We will be back in office next week.

You can schedule / reschedule your appointment online at

Welcome! We are happy you’re here. If you need any assitance with our online booking platform, please don’t hesitate to call or text us at (615)-900-5187.

09/16/2025

How to Deadlift Safely: A Chiropractor’s Guide

The deadlift is one of the most effective exercises you can do to build strength, protect your spine, and improve posture. But it’s also one of the most misunderstood. When done incorrectly, it can lead to back pain or injury. As a chiropractor, I often see patients who “tweaked” their back in the gym — and many times, it’s from poor deadlift technique. However, when done correctly, it can strengthen your back to avoid low back injuries.

Here’s how to deadlift safely and get the benefits without the setback:
1. Stand with your feet about hip-width apart.
2. Bend at the hips and knees
3. Use diaphragmatic breathing strategies to fill your core with breath.
4. Push the floor away and stand up, using your legs. Avoid rounding your back during this step. If you can’t keep your back flat, go down in weight.
5. Then hinge at your hips, returning back to the starting position.

The deadlift is not just a gym exercise — it’s a functional movement that trains your body to lift safely in real life. Done correctly, it strengthens your spine instead of harming it. If you’re unsure about your form, ask a trainer to watch you, or schedule a visit with your chiropractor for movement screening and advice.

Strong muscles support a healthy spine. Start light, move well, and build strength the right way.

09/11/2025

Is surgery right for you? That is a tricky question. When it comes to musculoskeletal health, surgery should be your last and final option. Sure there are some cases that surgery is warranted, but there are several steps you should consider before surgery:

1. Try Conservative Care - Especially for people with disc injuries, bunions, carpal tunnel, etc. Conservative care is a great way to reduce pain, change function, and eliminate the need for surgery.
2. Get multiple opinions - You would be surprised how different doctors have vastly different opinions. So ask around and take the time to get different opinions from different healthcare professionals.
3. Evaluate the risks / recovery of surgery - People often aim for surgery because they want the “quick fix”. But with every surgery, rehab and physical therapy are involved. In fact, getting surgery might “fix” the issue sooner, but the return to play or function can result in a longer recovery process. Additionally, what are the associated risks of the surgery? Ask your surgeon!
4. Be consistent with your healthcare routine - have you tried something for two days or two weeks and already given up? Musculoskeletal injuries can take 4-12 weeks minimum to heal. So trying something for 2 weeks even isn’t enough time. Generate a good routine and stick to it!
5. Try conservative care again - Every chiropractic, functional medicine practitioner, personal trainer, physical therapist, etc. also has various opinions and techniques. If conservative care hasn’t worked in the past, that doesn’t mean it won’t work at all. Try a different provider who has a different mindset than the last.

If you have tried Steps 1-5 and are still suffering from pain, then surgery is your next best option. AND steps 1-5 has set you up well for a successful surgery!

Do you have an injury that you want another opinion about? Give us a call today at (615)-900-5187 and set up a FREE consultation with our team.