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Heal Like a Pro: Prolotherapy for Sports Injuries
Are you an athlete sidelined by a nagging injury? Sprains, strains, and chronic pain can be frustrating, but don't despair! At Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics, we offer a cutting-edge solution: prolotherapy. ...
Don’t Let Knee Osteoarthritis Slow You Down: Exploring Viscosupplementation
Are you struggling with knee pain that makes it hard to get around? You're not alone. Millions of Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, a condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness ...
Back Pain Relief Without Surgery: Exploring Back Non-Surgical Decompression Therapy at Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Chronic back pain and its disruptive impact on your life are all too familiar for many. It's hard to focus on anything else when your back constantly reminds you of ...
Spring Forward, Pain-Free: Solutions for Pain in Athletic Performance
Spring's arrival brings warmer weather, renewed motivation for outdoor activities, and, unfortunately, a potential increase in joint pain for athletes. Whether you're an avid runner, a weekend warrior, or a ...
The Difficulties of Back and Knee Injuries Associated with Taking Care of a Pet
Taking care of a pet can be a rewarding experience, but it can also come with its own set of challenges, especially for our backs and knees. Whether you're lifting ...
March is National Nutrition Month: Fueling Your Recovery at Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics
March is National Nutrition Month, and here at Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics, we know that proper nutrition is essential for optimal health, especially when recovering from an injury. Whether you're a ...
Stop Chasing Band-Aids: Get to the Root of Your Pain at Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Let's face it, chronic or acute pain isn't just annoying, it's downright frustrating. You pop pain meds, ice your aching joints, but the relief is temporary at best. You know ...
Rejuvenate Your Body, Recover Your Life: Exploring Stem Cell Therapy at Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Tired of living with chronic pain? Are traditional treatments falling short? If so, stem cell therapy might be the answer you've been searching for. At Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics, we offer ...
Back Pain Be Gone: How Adjustments Can Get You Moving Again
Suffering from chronic back pain? You're not alone. Millions of people experience this debilitating issue, often turning to potentially risky medications or even surgery for relief. But before you go ...
Walk Away From Pain: How Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics Can Help
Walking may be low-impact, but that doesn't mean you're immune to injuries. From ankle sprains to Achilles tendon pain, a few missteps can derail your fitness journey. Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics ...
Love More, Move More: Healthy Valentine’s Day Ideas from Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Forget the candies and cheesy love songs! This Valentine's Day, show your body and heart some love with healthy activities that nourish your body and soul. At Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics, ...
Hitting the Slopes? Stay Sharp and Sidestep Common Injuries
Winter's icy grip might slow down some, but for many, it's a season ripe for adventure! From carving fresh powder on skis to gliding across frozen lakes, winter sports offer ...
Joint Pain in Winter: Why It Gets Worse and What You Can Do
Joint pain due to arthritis (the "wear-and-tear" of a joint) is the one of the most common orthopedic issues we deal with at Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics in the winter. Whether ...
Conquering the Cold: How to Stay Fueled and Safe for Winter Workouts
Winter brings outdoor activities, from skiing down snowy slopes to carving ice on a brisk morning skate. But trading the gym for the great outdoors requires more than just warm ...
Why Non-Surgical Orthopedics?
Did you know that most injuries or issues that present at an orthopedic clinic do not require surgery? In fact, it is estimated that 90% of patients with an orthopedic ...
Another Year, Another Set of New Years Goals
Alright friends, it's that time of the year again - the gym's calling, and you've got that shiny New Year's resolution in hand. We get it; you're all set to ...
Merry Christmas! ‘Tis the Season for Overuse Injuries
Merry Christmas friends! Navigating the Christmas season brings about a surge in physical activity; decorating, cooking meals, planning activities and traveling, all which consequently, produce an increased risk of injuries. ...
Savoring the Season: Crafting Healthier Holiday Treats
As Christmas and New Years approaches, the aroma of festive treats fills the air, tempting us with the warmth of tradition and the joy of indulgence. However, for athletes committed ...
Unleashing the Power of Muscle Recovery: A Guide for Athletes this December
Athletes know that true strength lies not just in pushing the limits but also in the art of recovery. As the body undergoes intense training, muscles and joints often bear ...
Freezing Temperatures or Frozen Shoulder?
No, temperature change is not related to the painful condition known as frozen shoulder. However, frozen shoulder (also called adhesive capsulitis) is a common disorder that causes pain, stiffness, and ...
Hand and Wrist Pain – Post Thanksgiving
Ok, so you were carving that turkey and tweaked your wrist. Sound silly? Actually, this is not an uncommon problem (not necessarily because of cutting meat) where the wrist or ...
Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving – One Without Pain
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! That sweet scent of all those dishes which will soon be on the table will lead to a lot of over-consumption of wonderful foods ...
Shoulder Pain Solutions at Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Shoulder pain can be a real burden, leading to lifestyle changes, financial setbacks, and increased stress when it becomes a persistent issue. Surprisingly, around one in four adults will grapple ...
Autumn Injuries: Expert Diagnostics at Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Are you raking the leaves? Gone on a cool morning run while the trail or pavement is still damp? Nearly lost it once or twice with a slip? Falling leaves ...
How to Boost Your PRP Results After Treatment
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a treatment that uses your own blood platelets to promote healing. Platelets are blood cells that contain growth factors that can help repair damaged ...
How Successful is Prolotherapy?
Prolotherapy is a regenerative injection therapy that stimulates the body's own healing response to repair damaged tissues. It is commonly used to treat chronic pain and instability caused by ligament, ...
Bone and Joint Action Week: How to Stay Healthy and What to Do if You Get Injured
Bone and Joint Action Week, October 12-20, 2023, is a time to raise awareness about the importance of bone and joint health. Bones and joints support our movement and allow ...
Autumn Joint Pain: Why It Happens and How to Manage It
The autumn season is a time of change. The leaves change color, the air gets cooler, and our bodies start to prepare for the winter months. Unfortunately, for many people, ...
Tackling Autumn Orthopedic Woes: A Guide for Athletes
As the vibrant colors of autumn start to paint the Chattanooga and North Georgia area, athletes find themselves immersed in a season that brings cooler temperatures and new challenges. While ...
Navigating Common Joint Pain Injuries During the Fall Season
As the vibrant summer days gradually fade away and the crisp air of fall begins to embrace us, it's time to prepare ourselves for the unique challenges that this season ...
Understanding Pain: Shedding Light During Pain Awareness Month
As Autumn approaches, so does a vital observance in the medical community – Pain Awareness Month. This annual campaign in September serves as a reminder to educate, inform, and raise ...
Revolutionizing Healing: Unveiling the Power of Stem Cell Therapy
In the realm of modern medicine, breakthroughs are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible. One such groundbreaking innovation is stem cell therapy, a cutting-edge approach that has revolutionized ...
Knee Decompression: Your Path to Pain-Free Movement
If you've been battling knee pain and restricted movement, you're not alone and we at Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics have some answers. Let’s dive deep into the world of non-surgical knee ...
The Regenerative Medicine Revolution and You
I've always been an active person. I love to run, hike, and play sports. But a few years ago, I started to experience joint pain. It started out as a ...
High Performing Athletes Suffer Common Injuries
High performance athletes are constantly pushing their bodies to the limit. This can lead to a number of injuries, both minor and major; acute or chronic. There are a number ...
Back to School Health: How to Prevent Joint Pain
Back to school is a time of excitement and new beginnings. But it can also be a time of stress and strain on our kids bodies. As we, and they, ...
What is Prolotherapy?
Prolotherapy is a non-surgical treatment that can help to repair and strengthen ligaments, tendons, and muscles. It's basically a way to get your body to heal itself. How Does Prolotherapy ...
Unique Orthopedic Injuries Can Be Treated at Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics
If you're looking for a non-surgical solution to your chronic or acute orthopedic injury, Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics may be the answer. We specialize in treating a wide range of unique ...
Hand, Wrist, & Elbow Pain Prevention and Treatment
Do you love to be active? Do you enjoy playing sports, hiking, or gardening? If so, you know how frustrating it can be to be sidelined by an injury to ...
Why Functional Medicine is Important for Orthopedic Health
Traditional blood tests are often used to diagnose diseases or track the progress of a condition. However, they can only tell you so much about your overall health. Functional medicine, ...
Golfer’s Elbow? We have a Proven Solution
Because tendons receive very little blood flow, tendon injuries are very slow to heal. Overuse injuries like tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow can cause chronic problems that interfere with your ...
At Home Remedies are Not Fixing My Knee Pain
Your knees are among the most active joints in the body, taking the pounding and pressure of our walking, running, climbing, and workouts, so it's no surprise that knee pain ...
Are You Exhibiting Signs of a Rotator Cuff Tear?
The shoulder joint is an intricate and highly mobile part of the body, making it susceptible to a variety of injuries. Among them, rotator cuff tears are quite common, affecting ...
Sports Medicine is Not Just for the Top Athlete
Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. A common misconception about sports medicine ...
I Simply Pulled a Muscle – Why Do I Need Decompression?
Despite the fact that injuries and complications associated with various sports vary, simple muscle strains are by far the most common sports-related injury. The most common cause of muscle strain, ...
The Paddler’s Guide to Avoiding Shoulder and Joint Pain
Whether you enjoy the water via raft, kayak, paddleboard, or canoe – here are some tips from Dr. Jeff Hall and Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics to avoid common upper body injuries ...
Did I Tear Something In My Knee or Is it Nothing?
The knee is a complex joint with many different components working together to allow the joint to move and bend smoothly. It is also one of the largest joints in ...
Summer Heat Increases Low Back and Joint Pain?
If you are dealing with chronic or acute low back pain, the summer season can be particularly harsh on your spine. With warmer and more humid weather increasing, so is ...
PRP for Your Low Back Pain and Much More
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy consists of a concentrated injection of your blood platelets to help turbocharge healing in injured joints and soft tissue. Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics specializes in this treatment, ...
Acute & Chronic Low Back Pain
If you hurt a joint or strain a muscle, sometimes there's comfort in knowing that you’re not alone. If you're dealing with low back pain, nearly 80% of American adults ...
Can My Golf Swing Lead to Early Low Back Degeneration?
Among professional and amateur golfers, low back pain remains one of the most common injuries, comprising 55% and 35% of injuries (according to a 2019 study article). The article noted ...
Avoiding Neck Pain with Simple Changes
If you have neck pain, then you may benefit from Clinical Exercise to help decrease your pain and improve your neck range of motion (ROM) and mobility. Dr. Jeff Hall ...
Women May be At Higher Mortality Risk Due to Low Back Pain
New research from Boston Medical Center (via Journal of General Internal Medicine, April 2021) identifies elevated mortality risk for women with low back pain when compared to women without low ...
Osteoporosis: Are You at Risk?
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes decreased bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which increases the risk of fractures. It is considered a silent disease, meaning there are ...
Low Back Pain and Neck Pain Stopping You?
There’s no need to let low back pain and neck pain keep you from enjoying your usual activities. You can turn to Dr. Jeff Hall here at Chattanooga Non-surgical Orthopedics ...
Finding the Reason for Your Low Back Pain
When low back pain is caused by an issue with a spinal disc, the source of the pain can originate from an irritated nerve from a protruding disc, or from ...
Preventing Pain from Returning
After you take the time and energy to visit the Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics team and correct your spinal problems and get out of pain, you want to keep it that ...
A Quick Guide to Regenerative Medicine
One of the fastest-growing fields in all of healthcare is regenerative medicine, with clinics popping up across the world and doctors filling up training courses year-round. However, it’s something that ...
Reset for the New Year and Feel Great About It!
Some of the most common New Year’s resolutions involve being healthier, but ‘getting healthy’ can look different to different people. The best resolutions transcend physical transformation and focus on long ...
Don’t Make Resolutions – Make Decisions
A resolution can be defined as a decision, but in reality, we think of a New Year’s resolution in particular as something we are going to do, or more accurately, ...
Tales of Wonder
It’s the most wonderful time of the year indeed! For many of our patients at Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics, it is even more wonderful than they could have imagined. Their greatest ...
The Orthopedic 12 Days of Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Unless you are suffering from joint pain, back pain, or other body pain! So Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics would like to share – ...
The Ho-Ho Holiday Hurt
Getting ready for the holidays, particularly while decorating, the potential for injury increases and we sometimes find ourselves in a world of hurt. Whether you’re stringing lights, topping your tree, ...
Addicted to Pain
We at Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics are seeing more cases of chronic pain that tend to flare up now and into winter months with cooler, damper weather– typically lower back pain, ...
No, This is Not a Black Friday Advertisement
I’m sick of the advertisements about the day after Thanksgiving sales and bargains. They are perpetually on television, the radio, search engines, all over social media, on billboards, and storefronts. ...
Make This the First Year You Travel without Joint Pain
Thanksgiving is a blessed time of year for most. Did you know, an estimated 42% of Americans plan to travel between Thanksgiving and mid-January? I’ll bet you didn’t know, 1 ...
Holiday Health Warm-Ups
The holiday season, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s, etc., is a time for gathering and sharing with family and friends. But often, it’s not just Aunt Charlotte’s pecan pie that’s ...
Exercises for Ankle Pain?
Fall is a beautiful time to take in the season’s colors as you walk, jog, or run. But what if you are experiencing ankle pain? Is there anything you can ...
Back Pain Treatments Without Surgery
Among other things, a herniated disc is a common cause of back pain. It occurs when the material inside an intervertebral disc protrudes through the exterior wall. If this material ...
Popular Treatments for Osteoporosis Are Not Enough
Osteoporosis is a common bone condition, but if you are using popular home treatments to fight it you will likely find that home remedies are simply not working. The problem ...
What Happened to Quality Healthcare?
As you probably already know, there is a huge difference between the level of care given by various chiropractors, other medical providers, and healthcare specialists throughout southeast Tennessee and north ...
Plantar Fasciitis Left Untreated Can be Detrimental
Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that impacts the feet and causes issues when walking or running. It is caused by the inflammation of the thick, dense band of connective ...
Five Common Hand-Wrist Injuries in Soccer
Soccer is a sport with a high level of contact involved, as well as a lot of movement, stopping, and suddenly changing direction. This kind of physical movement and sudden ...
What is SI Joint Dysfunction?
Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain is quite common. There are several ways to treat it without invasive surgery, including chiropractic manipulations, therapy, back braces and PRP injections. At Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics, ...
Is Your Hip “Popping”?
On occasion, feeling your hip pop is not uncommon and not something to worry about, especially if it isn’t uncomfortable or painful. However, if it happens often, you should see ...
Protecting Joints While Exercising
Every joint in your body connects two bones together. Several connective tissues make up those joints, including ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. As we all know, exercising keeps you in shape ...
Three Common Orthopedic Problems in Women
Men and women are equally susceptible to orthopedic problems. However, women have more regular issues with three common conditions. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries — These common knee injuries are ...
Relieving Chronic Plantar Fasciitis & Tendonitis
Tendonitis, an inflammation, irritation, and swelling of the tendon, comes from an injury or doing the things you love or need to do—over and over again. Repetitive motions, no matter ...
Muscle Strain: The Proper Treatment
Muscle strains are an orthopedic condition which you’re likely going to experience more than once in your life. Muscle strains can result from overexertion or sudden movements when the muscle ...
Is Your Knee Pain from a Rare PCL Injury?
Behind your knee cap are two really important ligaments that form an X which hold your femur and tibia bones together. They’re two of the most important ligaments which help ...
Foot Pain Due to Flat Feet
Many people think they have flat feet, but how can you be sure? Do you feel like you are having a lot of foot issues but not clear as to ...
The Single Best Option for Muscle Gain without Injury
As many of us commit to a healthier lifestyle, weight resistance training is often a component of the regimen. In fact, many of Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics patients are taking advantage ...
Fatigue and Chronic Pain Connection
Do you have chronic pain- the kind that seems to subside but then return again and again? If so, chances are you’re also in a daily battle with fatigue- the ...
Tailbone and Pain Relief
Have you fallen and now fear you've broken your tailbone? While it is common to think you have fractured something in your “south side” often you are actually dealing with ...
Bike Like a Boss- Pain Free
Are you coming back with more fatigue and new aches and pains each time you climb on your bike? You may have developed an overuse injury that is keeping your ...
Heat or Ice? Pain Relief Can be Tricky
Whether you’re on the playing field or in the house, the occasional bump, bruise, sprain or pang is inevitable. These injuries may be sudden or the result of overuse and ...
Heel Spurs and Our Solutions
The average American takes more than 5,000 steps every single day and some of us who make the effort, many more than that. Over the course of our lifetimes, these ...
Hip Stress Fractures and Potential Permanent Damage
A stress fracture usually occurs when a bone is subjected to repetitive strain or impact, often as a result of sports or exercise. For example, when a runner's foot strikes ...
Tennis Elbow? Are you Sure?
At Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics we see a lot of “tennis elbow” cases that have not responded to traditional treatment methods. The classic symptoms are sharp pain around the lateral portion ...
Could Your Core Training Be Causing Your Low Back Pain?
Increasing core strength is an extremely effective way to reduce low back pain and injury risk as you set out to work or play. But did you know that there ...
Suffering Through Neck Tightness
Working on computers and staring down at our smartphones for hours each day has left over 20% of us experiencing neck and back pain over the past ten years. A ...
Reducing the Occurrence of Sports Injury
To an athlete, there’s nothing worse than being sidelined with a sports injury. Improper training, incorrect stretching routines, and a lack of a good warm-up can lead to an increased ...
Are Mobile Devices Causing Growths on Your Body?
Smartphones and tablets have long become a part of our everyday lives. We spend hours per day messaging with friends, playing online games, doing work-related activities, and using dozens of ...
Avoiding the Runner’s “Wall”
Running a marathon can be a grueling test of endurance for world class runners, first-timers, and everyone in between. Chattanooga area athletes who want to compete in an endurance race, ...
Aging and Increasing Activity is a Critical Key to Longevity
Aging is an inevitable part of life, whether you're living in Chattanooga or Chile, but the way our bodies age can vary greatly between individuals. Much of this disparity is ...
Chattanooga Area Athletes Improve with Help from CNS Orthopedics
Athletes are always looking for an edge to take their performances to the next level. No matter what sport you play, the competition is always getting bigger, faster and stronger ...
Is the Recurring Pain in My Abdomen from a Hernia?
What runs through our minds when we have pain in the abdomen from physical activity is that we have somehow created a hernia, or tear in our muscles. Clearly, that ...
MCL Sprains Are No Joke
Throughout life, our bodies can sustain many different injuries, some of which affect the musculoskeletal system, which is the system of bones, muscles, and connective tissues that give our body ...
Went for a Run, Now I Have Back Pain
What just happened? You went out to make a go of some much needed exercise and to take advantage of better weather. You took your time, jogged a bit and ...
Sowing Spring Planting, Reaping Back Pain
Many of us love to garden and as spring rolls in, those who love getting into the dirt often reap the unwelcome result of sudden back pain. Bending, shoveling, picking ...
Arthritis Causing Back Pain? Live Better Now
Stiffness and discomfort do not have to be part of our daily lives-and yet many assume that they are simply doomed to suffer from and deal with arthritis and back ...
Can Back Pain from Sciatica Cause Hip Issues?
You might be familiar with sciatica as a back pain condition, but did you know you can also experience hip pain from sciatica? The problem is quite common but can ...
Angry? It’s Likely Increasing Your Back Pain
There is a growing body of scientific research about the relationship between our minds and our bodies. As an integrated health practice, Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics has known for some time ...
Achilles Tendonitis is No Joke
The Achilles tendon is the tendon that connects the two major muscles of the calf, the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, to the back of your heel. These muscles are essential ...
Winter Activity Safety
Many of our patients at Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics head off while the weather is still cold to hit the slopes before the spring thaw. Because skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing ...
Regenerative Medicine for Soft Tissue Injury
After a soft tissue injury, many people can suffer from chronic pain. Signature Cord Allograft injections can provide faster and more complete healing without surgery. Here is how Regenerative Medicine ...
Five Foot and Ankle Issues that will Get Worse if Ignored
If we ignore the early warning signs of a foot or ankle problem we could be setting ourselves up for long-term trouble. Not only do symptoms tend to get worse ...
Think You Have Bursitis?
Osteoarthritis is a well-known term, and often synonymous with joint pain. Bursitis is also a common cause of joint pain, but is not as well known. Our bodies have ...
Successfully Living with Knee Arthritis
The most common type of knee arthritis is osteoarthritis which affects millions of Americans and is one of the top 3 musculoskeletal reasons for a visit to your physician. Despite ...
Stiffness, Weakness, and Other Treatable Issues
Happy New Year! The weather is generally colder and a new year has begun. Let’s talk about joint weakness and stiffness and how to overcome these common issues. When ...
Don’t Start Another Year with Joint Pain
When you’re dealing with any kind of pain, even the simplest of tasks are difficult. As the new year approaches, it’s time to stop worrying about making New Year’s resolutions ...
Give Your Back a Christmas Gift
Many common holiday activities can cause back, neck, and joint injuries which can make Christmas unpleasant and drain the joy out of the season. Back pain is one of ...
Haphazard Holiday Habits Can Hurt
When it comes to healthy habits, it’s easy to say, “I’ll get back on track after the holidays.” But if we’re being honest with ourselves, we know it’s not that ...
Don’t Let your Guard Down for the Holidays
Many common holiday activities can cause back, neck, and join injuries which can make any festive season anything but jolly. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were ...
Gift Giving with Health & Wellness in Mind
If you’re still making a list for the coming Christmas holidays, consider the gift of improved health and wellness this holiday season. Healthy gift options show your loved ones that ...
Having the Best Thanksgiving
We all love to indulge on Thanksgiving—but you can indulge without overdoing it and still feel like you have done it all! It is possible to have a happy and ...
Give Thanks & Get Active- You May Prevent Cancer
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) concluded that physical activity is associated with a lowered risk of many types of cancers. Not surprising, but ...
Low Back Pain and Depression Connection
Feeling down because you struggle with back pain is not uncommon. Slipping into depression as a result of your pain is a deeper issue and there is definitely a correlation ...
Whiplash, It’s Not a One-Time Fix
At Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics, we know the treatment still isn’t complete after we’ve surveyed neck tissue damage after an automobile accident or a nasty fall. While Dr. Hall can take ...
600+ Muscles Support You- You Need to Support Them
Our muscles support our bodies from head to toe and it is very important to keep them well fueled, hydrated, and moving. Muscles do everything from pumping blood throughout your ...
Kids, Bones, Joints & Obesity
October 19 is World Pediatric Bone and Joint (PB&J) Day. At Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics one of our goals is to educate our patients as well as provide options for healing ...
Autumn Sports & Falls
Football, soccer, cheerleading, and volleyball are popular fall youth sports activities. To help reduce the risk of common injuries, Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics would like to give you some helpful tips ...
Blood Tests Normal, But I Don’t Feel ‘Right’
So you’re feeling off and your doctor orders some blood tests, but when the results come in you are told “everything looks normal”. Yet, despite this you still don’t feel ...
Children Need Non-Surgical Orthopedic Care Too
Even if your child does not have a musculoskeletal condition, chances are that they will experience an orthopedic injury at some point in life. With how physically active children are, ...
September is Pain Awareness Month
For many, living with pain is a way of life. Living a full and active life with pain however, may seem impossible. But it is possible to increase your level ...
September is Healthy Aging Month
We all dread growing older, but we shouldn’t! September is Healthy Aging Month - an annual observance designed to focus more attention on the positive aspects of growing older; a ...
Broken Bones and Non-Surgical Healing
Falls and sports injuries sometimes result in broken bones. It’s estimated that on average, nearly everyone will experience at least one broken bone in the course of their life. Fortunately, ...
Easing Back Pain The Non-Surgical Way
While it’s important to keep your back healthy at any age, most people start noticing back pain right around the time they hit 40 years old — which is the ...
High School Athletes: Avoid Orthopedic Pitfalls
School has started. For many high school athletes that means fall sport training. Whether you’re winding down from summer sports or ramping up to gain an extra edge this fall, ...
Olympic Athletes Need Non-Surgical Orthopedic Care Too
Olympians, their teams and their trainers/coaches will be watching carefully to ensure athletes stay healthy throughout the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Even though they are participating in sport at the highest ...
Hip Flexor Pain and Solutions
Hip flexor strains are often caused by simply “overdoing it.” While this type of injury is typically not serious, it can be quite painful and limit your activity and mobility. ...
What is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
July is juvenile arthritis awareness month and we here at Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics want to call awareness to these devastating conditions in young people while offering help for those suffering. ...
Ways to Minimize Lower Back Pain
If you have back pain you are not alone. Studies show nearly 8% of adults in the US struggle with chronic or persistent back pain. Studies suggest health care providers ...
Five Summer Activities that Can Ease Pain
For many living with chronic pain, summer can bring a little anxiety to what would be an exciting time to get outdoors and get active. Selecting appropriate activities, however, can ...
In a Pinch?
It’s often a term applied to an unknown sharp pain we experience; “it must be a pinched nerve” we say. But, while patients may very well be correct in thinking ...
Find Relief While Avoiding Surgery
Through a number of recent studies, statistics show: Over 90% of sports injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, and neck and back pain issues do NOT require surgery. Early attention and prevention is ...
The Benefits of Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Before considering surgery, several orthopedic issues can benefit from a more conservative, yet aggressive approach provided by Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics. Often, Dr. Hall can alleviate the problem and improve quality ...
Non-Surgical Orthopedics – What is it?
As you may know by now, we have updated our business name to Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics as a more accurate reflection of what we offer our patients and to clarify ...
Tips for Avoiding Warm Weather Sprains and Injuries
Sunshine is coaxing us from our 2020 quarantine hiding places and out into nature, just as it should! Yet, while it feels good to be outside again in the Chattanooga ...
Women Carry Weight Differently Than Men: The Simple Reason
Losing weight, particularly body fat is really hard. And most will agree that it often seems so much harder for women than it is for men. But why is the ...
Every Kid Healthy Week is April 26–30, 2021
At Chattanooga Integrated Medicine Center, we treat and equip people of all ages to be healthy, stay healthy, and to live as pain-free as possible. Though the majority of our ...
April is Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month has been held every April, since 1992. During this annual observance, health care professionals and health promotion experts like us at Chattanooga Integrated Medicine Center and others ...
Chiropractic Improves Range of Motion
Range of Motion and Chiropractic Care Our body’s range of motion is incredible. However, throughout life we make choices where injuries can and do occur and as we get older, ...
Chattanooga Area Athletes Improve with Wellness Care
Athletes are always looking for an edge to take their performances to another level. No matter what sport you play, the competition is always getting bigger, faster and stronger which ...
Reversing and Healing Joint Inflammation
The human body has several different types of joints, including ball and socket joints, gliding joints, hinge joints, and saddle joints. Considering the complex mechanisms that go into making them ...
Regenerative Medicine: What are Mesenchymal Stem Cells?
Part of our non-invasive, same-day treatment at Chattanooga Integrated Medicine Center is our Regenerative Medicine treatment. We know that by building on what your body can innately do and stimulating ...
Does Neck Pain Stop You From Living a Normal Life?
Between looking at screens all day, to mobile phones and even sleeping, our necks are in all kinds of positions day in, day out. For instance, on average we spend ...
Step into Spring with More Spring in Your Step
Now that we have mostly defrosted from the winter months here in the south, there’s no better way to start embracing the coming change in season than with the ultimate ...
Returning to Work? Make Posture a Priority
Many have said goodbye to the last days of their work-from-home requirements and are turning on their computers to start working in the office again. With nearly half of Americans ...
Children and Chiropractic
We all want the best for our children’s health care and are constantly looking for non-invasive ways to prevent early degenerative conditions and pain. Are you aware that chiropractic treatment ...
Do I Have Sciatica?
Sciatica is a condition that is often misdiagnosed and attributed to almost any intense lower back pain. Pain in the lower back that limits your movement or stops you from ...
Five Ways to Stick a Habit
Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Many of us have given up on that tradition because we all know that it is much easier to set one than to ...
Exercise- It’s Far More than Just a Weight Loss Strategy
It is well known that exercise is important for our physical health and can improve and reduce risk for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and even some cancers. Then it ...
Back Pain- So Many Causes
Many people associate back pain with carrying heavy loads, strained lifting, or overworking the back and hip muscles. Some think of back pain as being only the result of an ...
5 Ways to Alleviate New Year’s Stress
2020 is about to end and many of us are saying, “good riddance”. The start of the New Year is supposed to be a wonderful time, full of excitement at ...
The Gift of Better Health
You’re probably already done shopping, or maybe you’re in a frenzy to get those last-minute gifts for the people you love. The thing to remember about Christmas is that the ...
Fitness in 2021 May Look Quite Different
About this time of year many predictions for the fitness trends that may emerge in the forthcoming year are projected by bloggers and fitness experts around the world- but this ...
Winter is Coming- How’s Your Indoor Air Quality?
Been cooped up? With the rise in COVID cases around the world, many of us have spent more time indoors than ever. And with winter approaching, we may be inside ...
Holiday Breaks May Contribute to Unexpected Pains for Gamers
Injuries from physical play and sports are common throughout life, but with the huge popularity of video games, some now experience the same types of aches and pains as heavy ...
Consider Almonds During Your Thanksgiving Celebration
You may have heard about the nutritional value of almonds, but do you really know how many health benefits have been linked to these nuts? Take a look! Bone Health ...
Stress Relief and the Approaching Holidays
Ever wondered why people mention the mountains or the beach as the way to find relief from the pressures of everyday life? As it turns out, there’s a reason we ...
Chiropractic More Beneficial Than Muscle Relaxers
Back pain affects the majority of American adults at some point. With estimates as high as 75%-85%, this is an issue that cannot be ignored. It is vital that we ...
Distance Learning Requires More Focus on Nutrition
One of the few things that has been consistent in 2020 is the fact that it is a year like no other. When schools closed, distance learning and homeschooling became ...
Going to the Mattresses
Have you ever wondered why you wake up sore in the morning? Perhaps you’ve wondered why you have trouble getting comfortable at night or why you wake up feeling restless ...
National Bone and Joint Health Awareness Week – October 12-20
Here at Chattanooga Integrated Medicine Center, we are committed to bone and joint health. That’s why National Bone and Joint Health Awareness Week is important to us, because we know ...
October is Health Literacy Month
Health Literacy Month is a time for us to promote the importance of understandable health information. It is our goal and desire that each of our patients at Chattanooga Integrated ...
Get Active! October is National Chiropractic Month
Since March, many people have incorporated changes into their daily routines to reduce their potential exposure to the novel coronavirus: avoiding crowded public spaces, working from home, forgoing air travel ...
Pain Awareness is the First Step to a Solution
Chattanooga Integrated Medicine Center is all about pain. Not because we cause pain but because we are in the business of alleviating all types of pain and correcting the source ...
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
About 1 in 5 (19%) children in the United States has obesity. It is truly a serious health condition. While there are no simple solutions, there are many ways we ...
Work from Home Can Backfire on Your Health & Fitness
Before we all began the COVID-19 lockdowns, the idea of working at home sounded amazing. No commute. Sweatpants all day. No more listening to the din of co-workers boasting about ...
Regenerative Medicine Study Shows Big Promise for those with Osteoarthritis
Here at Chattanooga Integrated Medicine Center, we use Regenerative Medicine to treat knee pain, including those suffering from osteoarthritis (OA) with wonderful results. Further encouragement about how this treatment is ...
Military Personnel Greatly Benefit from Non-drug Therapies
A December 2019 study based on Veterans Affairs health records found that non-drug therapies given to military service members with chronic pain may reduce the risk of long-term adverse outcomes, ...
COVID and Chiropractic: Less Stress through Therapy May have Benefits
The Coronavirus pandemic has obviously drawn attention to the importance of the immune system for health and wellness. As a wellness provider here at Chattanooga Integrated Medicine Center, the connection ...
Inactivity Leads to Serious Health Issues: Four Tips to Get and Keep Moving
It has been our rallying cry since we began Chattanooga Integrated Medicine Center - your body needs proper exercise in order to maintain optimal health. Scientific research and the benefits ...
Fashion Choices Contribute to Joint Pain – Part 3
In our last two IntegratedBlog posts, we looked at the problems of handbags and shoes that contribute to joint pain problems throughout the body and we made some recommendations on ...
Fashion Choices Contribute to Joint Pain – Part 2
Last week, we talked about how carrying heavy bags are often contributors to joint pain and a host of other problems in your back and neck. This week, we look ...
Fashion Choices Contribute to Joint Pain – Part 1
Oh, come on Dr. Hall! My choice in fashion and accessories are a contributor to my joint pain? Now I’ve heard it all! If this is what you’re thinking, ...
Sleeping, Back Pain, and the Common Causes – Part 2
In last week’s issue, we talked about how important having a supportive mattress can be to avoiding back pain caused by how you sleep. This week, we will consider a ...
Sleeping, Back Pain, and the Common Causes – Part 1
Over the next few weeks, our IntegratedBlog will take a look at one of the most common causes of back pain issues- how you sleep. Waking up sore in ...
Wellness Clinics & Chiropractors Contribute to Significantly Lower Opioid Use
We’ve discussed this topic before, but it bears repeating to some degree because we are still living in an age of rampant opioid use and addiction. According to the National ...
Chattanooga Integrated Medicine Center and My Cancer Treatment
There was a recent nationwide survey taken that estimated how many patients with cancer and cancer survivors use complementing and alternative medicine therapies in addition to or even instead of ...
Doctors Say Complementary Approach to Care Highly Recommended
A study completed in December of last year has shown that more than 53% of office-based physicians in the U.S., across multiple specialty areas, recommended at least one complementary health ...
Can CIMC Help Me Stop Smoking?
Sounds impossible right? Not so! A study led by an associate professor in the School of Nursing at North Dakota State University, looked at the role chiropractic clinics can play ...
Hip and Lower Back Pain When Sitting and Standing
If you’ve been sheltered in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’ve likely spent more time sitting than before and perhaps you’ve noticed a bit of pain when standing. Hip pain ...
What Is ‘Maintenance Care’ and Why Should it Matter to Me?
How often do you check your oil or the tire pressure in your vehicle? Some are vigilant about it, checking once a week and some even more frequently. But like ...
Regenerative Medicine Therapy May Have Big Potential for Coronavirus Patients
In keeping our patients informed during the pandemic, we are keeping our eyes on interesting developments that correspond with Chattanooga Integrated Medicine Center services. Recently, we learned a team of ...
Can I Safely Go to the Wellness Clinic During a Pandemic?
Back pain is the sixth most common health condition among adults in the United States, making chiropractors and wellness clinics a first line of defense for the physical health of ...
Chiropractic Care is Essential During the COVID-19 Pandemic
[Excerpt from the President of the ACA] As portal-of-entry, healthcare providers and Doctors of Chiropractic are educated and licensed to diagnose, treat, and co-manage patients. Chiropractors work in private practices, ...
Ten Foods You Shouldn’t Find in Your Pantry – Part 4
THE CONCLUSION. By now if you’ve been following our blog, you’ve seen a pretty long list of foods we highly recommend you leave out of your diet. Our list of ...
Taking the Pain Out of Competing with Myofascial Release
If you’ve ever developed shin splints, damaged or torn your rotator cuff, or overstretched your Achilles tendon, most likely you have needed or been treated with myofascial release or sports ...
Ten Foods You Shouldn’t Find in Your Pantry – Part 3
In part three of this series, we were looking at another set of potentially harmful foods and food ingredients to keep out of your kitchen and your lifestyle. Here at ...
Ten Foods You Shouldn’t Find in Your Pantry – Part 2
We all know the phrase, “you are what you eat,” and we all get it. Don't eat junk food, limit fats, avoid the sweets when possible. But it’s not just ...
Ten Foods You Shouldn’t Find in Your Pantry – Part 1
“Are you seriously going to eat that?” Have you ever heard these words while pulling into a Krystal Burger or sheepishly reaching for that second, or maybe third doughnut? Was ...
Blood Labs: A Far More Comprehensive Look at Your Health
I read an article recently about a clinic that was actually reprimanded by an insurance company for ordering bloodwork on their patients. The wellness clinic, similar to Chattanooga Integrated Medicine ...
Cold Laser and Coronavirus
Make no mistake about it, America has a problem right now that they don’t know how to handle. America is trying to outwit a virus, specifically COVID 19. Unlike bacteria, ...
Chronic Arthritis Sufferer Leaves her Braces Behind to Join a Zumba Class
My name is Patricia. I'm from North Murphy, North Carolina, and I was referred to Dr. Hall, by Dr. Robert Schroeder over in Blairsville, Georgia. I have an amazing story ...
Great, What is it? Knee Replacement or a Lifetime Managing Pain?
Guess what? It’s neither. For the estimated 45 percent of Americans who may develop painful knee osteoarthritis in their lifetime (the wearing down of the protective tissue at the ...
There’s No Cure for Back Pain, You Just Live with it, Right?
A woman’s alarm went off one morning about 2 years ago and she woke up to - agony. It was her back. She tried moving, tried lying still, she tried ...
Are You Sitting Down for This?
At this moment you are likely on your mobile device, reading. Or perhaps at your office desk, maybe even in the car (passenger seat, we hope). Truth is, more than ...
Back Pain: Will You Become One of the Opioid Statistics?
Did you know back pain is a problem shared by more than half of all working adults in the United States?1 And that’s just a statistic from a single clinical ...