The cause, not just the ache
Pain Management
An old injury that never fully resolved. Posture that's been wrong for years. A repetitive strain from work or a habit. Care aimed at what's actually causing the pain, with guidance that continues between visits.
Chapter 01
The cause behind the ache
Pain management here starts by asking what's actually causing it, rather than treating the day's symptom on its own. Most often that's one of three things: an old injury that never fully resolved, posture that's been wrong for years without anyone noticing, or a repetitive strain built up from work or a daily habit.
Finding which one it is changes what actually helps. Symptom relief without addressing the cause tends to come back; addressing the cause is what makes the relief hold.
A treatment room at the Germantown office with a traction table and laser therapy unit
What this covers
The range is wide by design. Persistent neck pain, frequent headaches and migraines, chronic back pain, sports injuries and hip pain are all treated under this same underlying-cause approach.
So are carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, sciatica and TMJ discomfort. Different bodies, different complaints, same starting question: what's actually driving it.
Chapter 03
What continues between visits
Treatment doesn't stop at the door. Lifestyle-modification guidance, specific stretches and strengthening exercises are part of the plan, built to keep working on the cause between appointments rather than only during them.
That's the difference between a plan that manages an ache and one that's actually trying to close it out.
Conservative care first
Conservative care is the starting point here, before anything more involved is considered. It's also usually the more comfortable route, and the one that keeps you moving while it works.
Germantown sees you with Dr. Dave Kellenberger or Dr. Reed Johnson at (901) 861-1212, Southwind with Dr. Alan Arstikaitis at (901) 795-6363, and the Summer Avenue office with Dr. Philip Berardi at (901) 323-3613. Pick whichever is closest and call directly, or use the contact form to request a time.
Chiropractic Memphis — Most major insurance plans accepted. Call (901) 861-1212.