There are more than 80 identified autoimmune diseases that touch the lives of 24 million people in the United States — and about 4% of the world’s total population. While some autoimmune diseases are quite rare, others are more common. Collectively, these disorders represent the third most common cause of...
There are many different types of medicine, which can be confusing when you're battling a chronic illness, as you just want answers, and relief. While modern medicine has made some incredible advances, many of them have been in managing the symptoms without addressing you as a patient or the underlying...
Your hormones are tiny chemical messengers that regulate your body’s functions, from your sleep cycles to your moods, and everything in between. While all of your hormones play critical roles in different areas of your health, your thyroid hormones control how your body converts energy, which every cell in your...
Your back is ground zero for your entire musculoskeletal structure, which means even the smallest problem can have a disproportionately large impact on your life. Here at Magnolia Medical Center, our team knows all too well the effects that back issues can have on your life. To prevent these problems...
Between one-half and three-quarters of adults around the world experienced at least one headache within the last year, and one in four households in the United States contains someone who suffers from migraines. In fact, headaches are the third most common cause of disability and loss of productivity around the...
Your knees are two of the largest joints in your body, which can become quite obvious when they’re in pain. If you struggle with knee pain, you’re not alone — nearly half of those who have osteoarthritis (OA) have it in their knees (14 million). In fact, the lifetime risk...
Neuropathy, which is nerve damage, affects an estimated 20 million people in the United States, but experts believe the number may be far higher, as many individuals go undiagnosed. At Magnolia Medical Center, our multidisciplinary team believes that the first line of defense when it comes to your health is...
The world of medicine has become increasingly specialized, which is great if you have a very clear problem. If, like many, you have a range of unexplained symptoms and you’re just not feeling “right,” functional medicine allows us to take a broader look at your health to identify problems that...
The connection between your posture and back pain is a fairly obvious one, as both involve your spine and its surrounding support systems. Just as bad posture can lead to or exacerbate back pain, good posture can help you avoid the problem altogether. Our team of musculoskeletal experts at Magnolia...
More than 24 million people in the United States have one of 80+ identified autoimmune disorders, which are conditions in which your own body turns on itself to fight off a perceived threat. The end result is that the very system that’s supposed to protect you from disease — your...
As the old saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” which perfectly describes any steps you take to safeguard your health. To that end, regular chiropractic care certainly qualifies, as it helps to keep your body’s structure aligned and your resources flowing freely. At Magnolia...
For such a small area, your neck is responsible for quite a lot. Not only does it support your head, which likely weighs 10-11 pounds, but it also provides you with a wide range of motion to enable many of your senses, such as sight, smell, and hearing. So, when...
There are more than 150 different types of headaches, and what they all have in common is that they have a way of overshadowing everything else in your life when they strike. If you suffer from chronic headaches, the good news is that we offer several different approaches to head...
Lower back pain among Americans is extremely common, with 80% of adults reporting some experience with the issue. While lower back pain can stem from many different conditions, one of the more common is sciatica, which is a problem that comes with a considerable amount of pain. At Magnolia Medical...
Do you find yourself struggling to get out of bed in the morning thanks to stiff joints? Or perhaps your joints ache after activity, sending you to that bottle of anti-inflammatory medication? You’re not alone — the prevalence of arthritic joint pain in America currently stands at more than 52...
If you’ve been struggling with chronic back pain, the last thing you want to do is add to your discomfort through invasive treatments. Thankfully, there are painless and effective therapies that work with your musculoskeletal structure to remedy the problem, such as decompression therapy. At Magnolia Medical Center, our team...
Did you know that 12% of people experience some form of thyroid disease in their lifetime? It’s a common disorder with more than 20 million Americans currently living with thyroid problems. Magnolia Medical Center, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, knows that your thyroid is responsible for coordinating vital functions in your...
