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This week on the Atlas Total Health Blog, we wanted to highlight a very common injury sustained by athletes - throwing related shoulder pain. Many chiropractic and physical therapy offices recommend rest, ice and stretching, but what does it actually do for athletes and HOW does it help patients dealing with insufferable shoulder pain? How does this actually help get…
Read MoreThis week on the Atlas Total Health Blog, we wanted to highlight a very commonly prescribed remedy for patients dealing with tight, stiff and achy necks - stretching. Many chiropractic and physical therapy offices recommend stretching, but what does it actually do and HOW does it help patients dealing with insufferable neck pain? Read all the way to the end…
Read MoreThis week on the Atlas Total Health Blog, we wanted to highlight a very popular and helpful treatment option called Dry Needling. Many people have come to our offices asking about this service so we wanted to go over some helpful tips about this particular therapy. SPECIAL NOTE: This service is offered at our Tennessee based Atlas Total Health clinics.…
Read MoreThis week on the Atlas Total Health Blog, we wanted to highlight a common supplement prescribed by healthcare facilities and nutrition professionals - Magnesium. It’s often described as a natural muscle relaxation supplement, but WHO should be taking magnesium and how much? The answers to these questions (and much, much more!) are going to be covered in today's article. SPECIAL…
Read MoreThis week, we’ve had an influx of patients asking us about leg pain coming from what appeared to be a peripheral nerve, also known as peripheral neuropathy. Have you been told you have neuropathy? A common symptom of neuropathy is a sensation of either burning, tingling or numbness down one (or both) legs to the foot. It is very common…
Read MoreInformation has never before been more readily available than it is right now. In fact, everything you’ve ever wanted to know about back pain is available to you (free of charge most likely) on your cell phone. Our very own chiropractic physician and spine pain specialist has shared some of his thoughts about the things you should know about low…
Read MoreWhen patients come into our office, one of the most common concerns that they have is that they have neck pain upon waking up in the morning. It's not uncommon for the discomfort to feel like there's a "crick" or "kink" in the neck. The result of this occurrence is not only pain, but also a general decrease in the…
Read MoreConsistency is vital for the success of any healthy habit. Unfortunately, one day is not enough time to undo the damage done by years of poor behaviors. For example, for many Americans it has become ingrained in them to consume fast food daily. Choosing to eat a salad once a week is a good idea, but the behavior that you…
Read MoreShould I get an adjustment before or after working out? This is one of the most frequently asked questions we hear in the office, and while it could leave some patients perplexed, there is a straightforward approach to taking a look at it. Should you get adjusted before you exercise, or will the exercise somehow "undo" all the work the…
Read MoreIf you've been having back pain for more than a few weeks, you've likely seen a doctor to find out what's wrong and what exactly is going on with your body. In many cases, patients who experience persistent back pain may be advised to seek surgical treatment for their back pain. If this is your situation, it is strongly suggested…
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