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      • Alan Aiken, DO
      • Marc Aiken, MD
      • Jonathan D. Bryant, DO
      • D. Christopher Carver, MD
      • Robert J. DeTroye, MD
      • Parker P. Duncan, MD
      • Richard W. Duncan, MD
      • Tyler M. Duncan, DO
      • Jason A. Fogleman, MD
      • Jeffrey J. France, MD
      • Joseph R. Hurst, DO
      • Thomas W. Gill, Jr., MD
      • Timothy D. Jenkins, MD
      • Kent J. Lord, MD
      • Scott R. MacDonald, DO
      • Mark T. McQuain, MD
      • Karen J. McRae, MD
      • Eric D. Parks, MD
      • Dustin M. Price, MD
      • Gregory L. Stewart, MD
      • J. Michael Wells, MD
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The Truth About Cervical Pain and Its Natural Relief

August 23, 2022

Lady suffer with cervical pain

Cervical pain affects the neck, shoulders, and arms of about one out of every three Americans annually. Chronic or acute neck pain can respond to natural treatments–ones you can do in the comfort of your own home. Let’s talk about this common and sometimes debilitating complaint and how your orthopedic team in Johnson City, TN,

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Tips for Preventing Degenerative Disc Disease

February 26, 2021

Your spine bears the brunt of all the movements that you make and the certain changes that take place in your body as you age. By 35 years of age, about 30 percent of people will experience some degree of disc degeneration, albeit they don’t necessarily develop symptoms. Degenerative disc disease occurs when the discs

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Common Symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease

January 28, 2021

Like all body systems, the musculoskeletal system deteriorates as we get older. After about age 20, the cushions between your bones starts to wear down, affecting even those found in the spine. This condition is known as disc degeneration. It occurs when the discs found between the vertebrae of your spine degenerate and weaken. If

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L1 Thru S5: Identifying the Source of Your Low Back Pain

January 15, 2021

Low back pain is one of the most common conditions to send people to see an orthopedic doctor. Everyone will experience low back pain at least once in their life, and when this happens, there is a tendency to want to self-diagnose. While low back pain is often managed well without surgery, it could be

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What Is Cervical Spondylosis?

October 2, 2020

As we get older, we may experience unexplained neck pain and stiffness. The reason for this is that the vertebral bones begin to rub against each other as you move, because the protective discs in your neck can wear down and dry out over time. The uppermost part of your spine is in your neck,

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Managing Pain After Back Surgery

June 5, 2020

Back surgery is an essential part of any orthopedic physician’s arsenal of treatments. Surgery attempts to correct structural problems that can lead to pain and other symptoms, and many patients feel lasting relief after surgery. Nevertheless, it is an invasive procedure, and specialists typically reserve it as a last-resort option. A common misconception is that

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Causes of Degenerative Disc Disease

February 21, 2020

Degenerative disc disease refers to a condition in which a spinal disc wears down and can cause a host of uncomfortable symptoms. Degenerative disc disease happens when spinal bones scrape against each other due to friction. As a result, patients experience localized pain as well as tingling, numbness, and other sensations that can travel to

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Signs you should see an orthopedic doctor for back pain

January 24, 2020

Back pain is a very common complaint. A lot of people experience it at some point in their lives. In some cases, back pain gets better with self-treatment, which includes rest and taking over-the-counter pain relievers and anti-inflammatories. However, there are a lot of situations where back pain cannot be treated at home and needs

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What Is Lumbar Microdiscectomy?

February 15, 2019

The pain of a herniated disc in your lower back can be excruciating – and it can be frustrating if you are not feeling any relief.  The nagging pain, which can be sciatica, can last for months while your body is working to recover from the herniated disc. The only two options are (1) live

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What to expect after minimally invasive spinal surgery

May 31, 2018

Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion Is Bringing Backs into the Future The traditional “open” spinal surgeries of yesteryear came with a laundry list of pitfalls – from long incisions to extensive and painful recoveries. Luckily, the advent of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) has introduced new possibilities for patients who haven’t responded to more conservative methods,

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JOHNSON CITY ORTHOPAEDICS OFFICE
2410 Susannah Street | Johnson City, TN 37601
Physical Therapy Office: 2412 Susannah Street | Johnson City, TN 37601
Phone: (423) 282-9011
Fax: (423) 282-0035
Appointments: M-F: 8 am – 5 pm
Walk-In Clinic:
M-F: 8 am – 8 pm | Sat: 10 am – 2 pm
Virtual Clinic:
M-F: 8 pm – 11 pm | Sat-Sun: 2 pm – 11 pm

KINGSPORT ORTHOPAEDICS OFFICE
875 Larry Neil Way | Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: (423) 282-9011
Fax: (423) 282-0035
Appointments: M-F, 8 am – 5 pm
Walk-In Clinic: M-F, 8 am – 8 pm
Virtual Clinic:
M-F: 8 pm – 11 pm | Sat-Sun: 2 pm – 11 pm

BRISTOL ORTHOPAEDICS OFFICE 
340 Steeles Road | Bristol, TN 37620
Phone: (423) 282-9011
Fax: (423) 282-0035
Appointments: M-F, 8 am – 5 pm
Walk-In Clinic: M-F, 8 am – 8 pm
Virtual Clinic:
M-F: 8 pm – 11 pm | Sat-Sun: 2 pm – 11 pm

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At Watauga Orthopaedics, our board-certified orthopedic surgeons are experts in treating injuries and conditions of the Spine/Neck/Back, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip & Knee, Joint Replacement, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Shoulder & Elbow, Sports Medicine, Trauma & Fractures, and Work-Related Injuries. We offer multiple treatments and services in Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol, TN.