ARTICLES & RESEARCH

At Elliott Chiropractic, we help patients find lasting relief from chronic neck pain through safe, non-surgical care. Every patient’s situation is different, so we start with a thorough evaluation to pinpoint the root cause—whether it’s a disc issue, nerve...

Sciatica is a condition that causes pain, discomfort, and sometimes disability, due to irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. This nerve runs from your lower back down through your hips and buttocks, and extends down each leg. When the sciatic nerve is...

Spinal stenosis is a common yet often painful condition that occurs when the spinal canal narrows, putting pressure on the spinal cord and surrounding nerves. This pressure can lead to chronic pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness — often affecting your back, legs,...

If you’re struggling with neck pain that radiates down your arm, tingling in your fingers, or weakness in your hand, you may be dealing with a bulging or herniated cervical disc. This common condition can compress the nerves in your neck, leading to pain and...

At Elliott Chiropractic, every treatment plan is customized to your specific needs and health goals. Dr. Elliott uses advanced diagnostic techniques and gentle, targeted adjustments to ensure safe and lasting results. Patients in Lenoir City and the surrounding area...

If you’re feeling sharp, shooting pain down your leg — maybe burning, maybe numbness — you might be dealing with a bulging or herniated disc pressing on a nerve. That kind of pain can make it hard to sleep, walk, or even sit. You’ve probably tried rest, painkillers,...

If you’ve been struggling with persistent neck or back pain, tingling in the arms or legs, or muscle weakness, you may be dealing with a pinched nerve in the spine. At Elliott Chiropractic, we offer a safe, non-invasive treatment called non-surgical spinal...

After months — maybe years — of back pain, the promise of relief through surgery can sound like the only way out. Surgical spinal decompression procedures like laminectomy or discectomy are often recommended when pain becomes unbearable. But before you commit to going...

Neck pain is a common complaint that can result from a variety of causes, including: ● Muscle strain (often from poor posture or prolonged device use) ● Herniated cervical discs ● Degenerative disc disease ● Arthritis ● Injury (e.g., whiplash) ● Spinal stenosis or...

Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical, traction-based treatment designed to relieve pressure on spinal discs and nerves — particularly for conditions like sciatica, spinal stenosis, herniated or bulging discs, and even failed back surgery syndrome. Clinics...