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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 pain. If you have lost mobility and productivity due to chronic pain, you may be ...
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 be confusing for patients seeking care for a hip problem. Many lower back problems ...
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 that how we feel emotionally has a profound impact on our physical well-being. Normal ...
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 for walking, and allow you to push off with your foot or balance on your ...
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 isn’t something we do every day like other activities, it’s easy to injure yourself when ...
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 therapies at Chattanooga Non-surgical Orthopedics can help soft tissue injuries. Platelet Rich Plasma Specialized cells ...
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 when we wish them away, but often treatment success lessens as conditions become more and ...
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 several mechanisms that assist the efficient, life-long movement and articulation between our bones and tissues. ...
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 this, the really good news is- surgery is not the first step nor is it ...