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Dwaine Allison
Chiropractor
Dr. Dwaine Allison is a Chiropractor practicing in Franklin, TN. Dr. Allison specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Allison seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Dwaine Allison
- Franklin, TN
- Accepting new patients
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Is heat good for lower back pain?
Sorry, you received an answer to someone else's question. The answer to your question about heat would be "sometimes." Meaning, usually on a fresh injury or sprain/strain, ice READ MORE
Sorry, you received an answer to someone else's question. The answer to your question about heat would be "sometimes." Meaning, usually on a fresh injury or sprain/strain, ice is preferred for the first couple of day.s then gradually work in heat, even alternating it with ice. A lot has to do with how much inflammation (swelling) remains. If there is a lot of restricted range of motion there is likely a lot of inflammation. AS far as the type of heat, I think it matters a lot! Dry heating pads almost always cause more swelling and problems primarily because a. dry heat is very superficial and does not access the deep blood vessels which need to disapate the heat. and b. People tend to leave them on esp. when using an electric heating pad for way too long because the warmth feels good, but is actually creating another layer of problems on top of the original. Deep heat such as moist heat for a brief time 10-15 minutes is OK, but my faforite is diathermy which penetrates esp. into the deep structures and really gets the circulation moving. Thanks for the question.
Is going to a chiropractor once a week enough?
Hi, thanks for the question- It really depends on so many factors: You and your chiropractor need to have a good enough relaionship where you can discuss this freely. As long as READ MORE
Hi, thanks for the question-
It really depends on so many factors: You and your chiropractor need to have a good enough relaionship where you can discuss this freely. As long as you trust your doctor, and your questions are being answered, just follow their recommendations.
It really depends on so many factors: You and your chiropractor need to have a good enough relaionship where you can discuss this freely. As long as you trust your doctor, and your questions are being answered, just follow their recommendations.
How long does it take to realign your neck?
It depends on The age of the individual, the severity, their overall health, the cars, and the type of therapy employed. As long as the misalignments are not caused by fracture, READ MORE
It depends on The age of the individual, the severity, their overall health, the cars, and the type of therapy employed. As long as the misalignments are not caused by fracture, an aggressive disease process like cancer or infection, and as long as there is not an internal or surgical fusion to the area, there are strategies that can be used to at least improve or enhance. Perfect alignment is very challenging and must be maintained throughout life, much like a retainer is employed after an orthodontist straightens teeth.
We typically use specific chiropractic spinal adjustments, and in-office physiotherapies such as muscle stem, diathermy, cervical traction, and intersegmental traction. At home, a person may need to use a specific type of neck pillow plus exercise plus monitor their posture and movement. It takes work to have the healthiest spine but it is definitely worth it if it promotes an active life with minimal to no pain or loss of function as you age.
We typically use specific chiropractic spinal adjustments, and in-office physiotherapies such as muscle stem, diathermy, cervical traction, and intersegmental traction. At home, a person may need to use a specific type of neck pillow plus exercise plus monitor their posture and movement. It takes work to have the healthiest spine but it is definitely worth it if it promotes an active life with minimal to no pain or loss of function as you age.
