Recent Blog Posts

Is This Just a Mosquito Bite?

Warm evenings along the Tennessee River and sunny weekends in Northshore Chattanooga make it easy to spend more time outside whether you’re walking the Riverwalk, relaxing in Coolidge Park, or working in the yard. But with that extra time outdoors often comes an unwelcome side effect: mosquito bites. Most are harmless and fade quickly, but sometimes a red, irritated spot can leave you wondering if it’s turning into something more serious, like a ...

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Are Muscle Strains Common with Spring Yard Work?

As warmer weather settles into Chattanooga, it’s the perfect time to get outside: freshen up your yard, plant new flowers, and tackle those outdoor projects you’ve been putting off. But after a slower winter season, jumping straight into lifting, digging, and repetitive tasks can put unexpected strain on your body if you’re not careful.  Each spring, our AFC providers at AFC Chattanooga Northshore see an increase in patients dealing with sprains, strains ...

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