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Tenika Graves

Chiropractor

Dr. Tenika Graves is a Chiropractor practicing in Indianapolis, IN (Broad Ripple). Dr. Graves specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Graves seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
5 years Experience
Tenika Graves
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Parker University
  • Accepting new patients

How long does it take to realign your neck?

Although you may get your neck adjustment/realigned, it is our improper daily body mechanics, along with degeneration, etc. that causes your spine to subluxate in areas. It's best READ MORE
Although you may get your neck adjustment/realigned, it is our improper daily body mechanics, along with degeneration, etc. that causes your spine to subluxate in areas. It's best to work on strengthening your muscles in your cervical spine during the rehabilitation phase of your chiropractic care.

What helps with back muscle pain?

Heat, stretching, rest, and/or a T.E.N.S unit.

What muscles are weak in rounded shoulders?

Rhomboid muscles and lower traps. It’s important to strengthen your core in addition to strengthening the other 2 muscles.

How should I sleep to fix rounded shoulders?

It’s best to sleep on your back with you legs elevated about 30 degrees. While on your back be sure to roll your shoulders back and then relax in that position.

How do chiropractors adjust ankles?

We adjust ankles using extremity adjustment techniques.

What is better for sciatica acupuncture or chiropractor?

A combination of both will provide the fastest relief...first an adjustment and then acupuncture.

My shoulder pain is getting worse without chiropractic?

You should make an appointment with a local chiropractor. I’m sure they will be able to relieve the pain.

Why does my pelvis keep shifting?

There are a number of things that contribute to why your pelvis continues to shift including the way you sit and/ or muscle strength imbalance. In order to pin point the reason, READ MORE
There are a number of things that contribute to why your pelvis continues to shift including the way you sit and/ or muscle strength imbalance. In order to pin point the reason, you should consider a chiropractic evaluation.

How do you know if your sciatic nerve is pinched?

Sciatica nerve pain symptoms are pretty common among those experiencing it. If you are having symptoms of tingling, numbness, and radiating pain from low back, down the back of READ MORE
Sciatica nerve pain symptoms are pretty common among those experiencing it. If you are having symptoms of tingling, numbness, and radiating pain from low back, down the back of your glutes, to hamstrings, and down to the foot, then it is most likely associated with your sciatica nerve.

Can a chiropractor help with carpal tunnel?

Yes, sir, they can. Check out just one of the many published papers on how chiropractic can help with carpal tunnel:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8046280/

How do you self align your hips?

Hello there! Unfortunately, you can't "self" adjust yourself, but you can stretch. Lay flat on your back, bring one knee to your chest and then use the opposite hand to pull your READ MORE
Hello there! Unfortunately, you can't "self" adjust yourself, but you can stretch. Lay flat on your back, bring one knee to your chest and then use the opposite hand to pull your knee across your body to the other side. Or lay on your back, with knees bent, and thrust your hips up. If these stretches do not work for you, feel free to make an appointment with a chiropractor who will be able to successfully adjust your hips.

Why does my head hurt after chiropractic?

Honestly, I can't tell you why your head hurts after an adjustment. I'm not sure of your health history and what could be causing you to have a headache. Fortunately, I haven't READ MORE
Honestly, I can't tell you why your head hurts after an adjustment. I'm not sure of your health history and what could be causing you to have a headache. Fortunately, I haven't had a patient experience a headache after and adjustment.
Be sure to drink plenty of water after your adjustment. You should be leaving out of the office with a bottle or cup of water to ensure you have water to drink.

Is chiropractic good for headaches?

Yes ma'am it is! "Research shows that spinal manipulation – one of the primary treatments provided by doctors of chiropractic – may be an effective treatment option for tension READ MORE
Yes ma'am it is!

"Research shows that spinal manipulation – one of the primary treatments provided by doctors of chiropractic – may be an effective treatment option for tension headaches and headaches that originate in the neck. A 2014 report in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT) found that interventions commonly used in chiropractic care improved outcomes for the treatment of acute and chronic neck pain and increased benefit was shown in several instances where a multimodal approach to neck pain had been used. Also, a 2011 JMPT study found that chiropractic care, including spinal manipulation, improves migraine and cervicogenic headaches."