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Plain-English guides from the chiropractors and therapists at our Alcoa clinic. What causes the pain, what actually helps, and when it is worth getting looked at.

Hiking the Smokies With Bad Knees or a Sore Back

Hiking the Smokies With Bad Knees or a Sore Back

Dr. Scott Hoar
Published on: 24/09/2026

Fall is one of the busiest times in the Smokies. How to pace the climb, protect your knees on the way down and spot a trail ache that is worth checking.

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Desk Setup and Neck Pain: What Actually Helps

Desk Setup and Neck Pain: What Actually Helps

Dr. Scott Hoar
Published on: 07/09/2026

Desk neck pain and the afternoon headaches that come with it. What to change at your desk first, and when it is worth an exam in Alcoa, TN.

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Why Your Lower Back Hurts More in the Morning

Why Your Lower Back Hurts More in the Morning

Dr. Scott Hoar
Published on: 07/09/2026

Morning back stiffness that eases as you move is common, but not always harmless. What it usually means, what helps, and when to get it looked at.

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