OA Patient Profile: Melissa McCoy

Melissa McCoy, Knee Osteoarthritis Patient in Knoxville

Melissa McCoy has the unique experience of having hyaluronic acid (HA) therapy to treat arthritis twice, spaced approximately 15 years apart. After her latest round of treatments at Apple Healthcare last fall, we wanted to learn more about her experience with our regenerative medicine treatments and get a patient perspective on how those treatments have […]

OA Patient Story: Leoma Gilley

Leoma Gilley, Osteoarthritis Patient in Knoxville, TN

Leoma Gilley is long time patient at Apple Healthcare group and always had a good story to tell about her latest adventure. She loves to travel all over the world, but knee pain caused by arthritis and an injury was getting in the way. Last year, she became one of our first patients to benefit […]

The Best (and Worst) Sleeping Positions for Your Back

You might have great posture at work. You might have great posture at play. You might have great posture all day, but what happens to your posture after the sun goes down? We all spend about a third of our time sleeping, and for most of us nighttime is also the longest time period we […]

TX360–A New Approach for Chronic Migraines and More

If you suffer with chronic migraines, you know the relief that comes when medication kicks in. But that relief is often paired with unwelcome side effects, including drowsiness and the inability to go about your normal tasks. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new procedure for patients chronic migraine, headache, and trigeminal neuralgia (TN) sufferers […]

Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy has many physical and mental benefits. What most clients experience is the feeling of relaxation, and isn’t that what most people think it is designed to do? Lets look at some of the other aspects and benefits you might not be aware of. Background: Massage therapy is derived from eastern practices but then […]

Treating Pregnancy Pains

At 32 weeks pregnant, I get asked a lot of questions about my pregnancy. Everyone who comes into our office wants to know how far along I am, whether it’s a boy or a girl, what her name is going to be, and finally, how am I feeling? That is when my job at Apple […]

Chiropractic Treatment of Neurological Disorders

In our office we treat so much more than neck and back pain. We are here to give you TOTAL body wellness, which means treating dysfunction in the brain and nervous system. Our doctors treat all kinds of neurological disorders including: Migraines, Meniere’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Dystonias/Movement Disorders, Amyotrophic […]

Five Tips for Exercising Safely

Be aware of your body – We often push our bodies too hard and end up paying the consequences. When exercising, look for symptoms that your body is overstressed such as muscle cramps, dizziness, pain or pressure in your chest, shooting pains, or cold sweats. If any of these symptoms arise, stop immediately and let […]

Dizziness and Physical Therapy

Dizziness is a common problem experienced, especially among older adults. It is the most common reason for doctors’ visits and hospitalizations in people over the age of 65. Dizziness can be described as feeling lightheaded, unsteady, or a spinning sensation (vertigo) that occurs with a change in head position. Causes of dizziness include an inner […]