We value our patients experiences at Cole Pain Therapy Group.

 

 

Dr. Brad Cole at Cole Pain Therapy Group has been a pivotal element in my CrossFit training and performance. Before working with Dr. Cole, I battled with chronic shoulder pain, including strained biceps tendons and a strained AC joint. I made multiple visits to an orthopedic doctor and, consequently, had multiple cortisone shots in both of my shoulders. Unfortunately, the pain would always return. As a result, I decided to explore different treatment options. Dr. Cole felt he could solve my problems in a less invasive manner. At that point, I was willing to try anything to help with the pain. Within two weeks of treatments at Cole Pain Therapy Group, I noticed a significant difference in my shoulder pain and mobility. Dr. Cole also greatly helped with my hip and wrist flexibility which allow me to be a better CrossFit athlete.

I continue to see Dr. Cole for occasional maintenance on whatever happens to ail me at that time, which keeps my body moving and as healthy as possible. As a professional fitness athlete, my health and mobility are keys to my performance. Dr. Cole has opened my eyes to the benefits of chiropractic treatment. I am extremely happy to say that I have remained injury-free since I began treatment at Cole Pain Therapy Group.

  Michell Kinney

About 5 minutes after lifting and emptying an industrial-sized mop bucket, I bent over to pick up a sock. Extreme sharp pain and muscle cramping hit my lower back. I could barely walk or move. With the training I received at Cole Pain Therapy a few years before, I got through the acute episode and was able to function within 36 to 48 hours. However, by Sunday afternoon, I knew that something chronic was going on and was not responding to cold and heat and anti-inflammations and frequent rests. I had distracting and a wearing-me-down burning pain all the way around my waist and pelvic area. Dr. Cole's staff and Dr. Cole worked me in on Monday. The burning pain went away immediately with the first adjustment. Dr. Cole explained what had been causing it and why it was such quick relief. My spine needs retraining and after several spinal adjustments I had two days recently where the only thing that caused me to notice my back was absence of discomfort! I know that for me, a spinal therapy regimen is needed to remain as pain-free and functional as possible. I do recommend and have recommended Cole Pain Therapy Group to my friends and family.

  Charles Jarvis

From an old bicycling accident and ensuing arthritis, my neck and left shoulder muscle began constantly aching and hurting. Also, my left arm weakened. I could only slowly lift my left arm. I could barely drink from a glass or cup using my left arm. I tried seeing a neurologist and orthopedist. This continued over a month. Cole Pain Therapy Group helped me with skill, thoroughness, and kindness. The pain and weakness have subsided to a tolerable level. I can sleep and can move well with the left arm. I recommend Cole Pain Therapy Group to people needing help for muscular, bone, and joint pain.

  Jim Smith

I suffered from low back pain due to a football injury, and I did not know what to do. I knew of Cole Pain Therapy Group and needed some kind of relief. I went to the office of Dr. Brad Cole, and he set me up with different ways to help improve my function and flexibility in my back. The visit was first-class, and I recommend that if anyone is suffering from any kind of back pain, this is the place to go!!!

  Will Taylor

I had been in pain management for 6 years. In all those years of failed blocks, painful physical therapy, and pain medication no one had ever talked about chiropractic care until I changed pain docs. He recommended I go to Cole Pain Therapy Group to just try it. In the last 7 months I have gone from a pain level of 8-9 without medication, 5-6 with it to a daily level of around 2. Dr. Brad Cole has helped so much with the pain in my neck, lower back and SI joint. The combination of adjustments, therapy, and now exercise rehab with Chip Smith has made me stronger and much healthier. I recently required surgery for an unrelated problem and I really think that I am recovering faster and easier because of my treatment by Dr. Brad Cole and his recommendations. I just cannot say enough about how much this has all changed my life and in what I am now able to do again!

  Sherry Hamm

Originally injured my back and neck discs and vertebrae after a car accident (hit from behind at 40 mph while sitting at a RR crossing). I was miserable; couldn't comfortably sit or sleep or move around the house. I tried pain specialists and neurologists, etc. The treatment I received from the kind front-office staff to the therapy assistants to the doctors has been A+, superb. Dr. Richard Cole is my hero. He inspires and encourages me and is helping me to get my life back. I can't thank him and everyone at CPTG enough. I'm not 100% yet, but well on my way. I have a lot more mobility. My highest recommendation. A+++. A group of really caring, knowledgeable doctors and staff.

  Deborah Fouts

I often have problems with balance and equilibrium. It usually takes only a couple of adjustments to straighten out my problem.

  James Smith

After trying nerve blocks and serious physical therapy, I was sent to see Dr. Cole. After several weeks of treatment, I was pain-free. Dr. Cole keeps my back healthy and keeps me pain-free. God bless him and his practice.

  Danny Cunningham

I was born with a kneecap that was not fully fused together. I didn't know about it, though, until I became involved in sports. For ten years, I suffered with unbearable knee pain. If I sat down, even for only a few minutes, I would get up and would have to limp for my first couple of steps until the pain and stiffness subsided. I've been an athlete since I was 4, and I played soccer, basketball, and ran track for my school. I never had a break. Training was year-round, and even during the off periods, I did a lot of things on my own to stay in shape. As a consequence, this brought a lot of aggravation to my knee. The pain affected all of my performances in sports. Worst of all, my race times were affected. I went through this awful injury cycle for a long time. I knew I could be a much better performer if only my knee would stop hurting. Before I visited Cole Pain Therapy Group, I went to five or six different knee doctors. They all saw that piece of bone that was not connected to my knee, and they all came up with the same solution: to surgically remove that piece of bone... So my mom called Dr. Cole, and they both agreed surgery was not the way for me to go, and she set up an appointment for me. I had a lot of doubts. I thought to myself that since he specialized with back and neck problems, there is no way he could come up with a better solution for my knee to feel better. I was wrong, as usual. Dr. Richard Cole introduced me to Dr. Brad Cole. His examination on my knee was longer and more thorough than any of the so-called knee doctors I saw. He came up with the idea of strengthening the muscles that supported the knee. If these muscles were stronger, the pain might be reduced. I spent my whole summer with him doing therapy, strengthening, and cross training. At times it was hard and very tiring, but by the end of the summer, not only was my knee pain gone, but I had stronger legs, which made a huge difference in my performance. Thanks to Dr. Brad Cole, I had a very successful, injury-free senior year. In soccer, I was able to dive on balls and hit the ground with no pain. I also had a great basketball season. I could do quick turns and maneuvers without my knee giving out. I also had best track season of my high-school career. I ran faster, jumped, and hurdled with absolutely no pain, and my race times were 2 to 3 seconds faster. I now walk normally without the dreaded pain. I can never thank Drs. Richard and Brad Cole enough. Thanks to them and their caring staff, I was able to avoid surgery, and now I'm able to live life and do things without ever having to worry about aggravating or experiencing pain in my knee.

  Kristin

I have been to LOTS of doctors over the past 7 to 8 years due to my fibromyalgia and TMJ joint problems. Dr. Brad Cole is absolutely one of the best I've been to. He did a thorough exam and then set up a treatment plan. Not only was he nice, cordial, and thorough.... but it actually worked!!! I really didn't think any of this chiropractic stuff would work, but it really did. I've had severe upper back and neck pain for 6 years. This was just the next thing to try after trying several medications. Plus his staff is excellent. If there's one thing I've learned from going to so many doctors, it's that you spend half the time dealing with the staff, so they'd better be good too. And they certainly are. They confirmed my insurance coverage in like a minute. No problem. Scheduling appointments is easy. They're very nice and very efficient. Can't say enough good things about this place and Dr. Brad, as they call him. Run, run there! :) Another thing I like about their practice is their focus on overall wellness. (Their website is chock-full of all kinds of helpful health issues.) Also, Dr. Brad Cole has taught me about 7 simple exercises to help maintain good upper back and neck health. When I first came to him, my upper back/neck pain was an average of about an 8 by the time evening came every day. Now on average it's about 2. My life isn't all about pain now. Before I felt like I couldn't get away from the pain; it was just always there. But now pain has taken a much lower priority in my life; it's wonderful. I can focus on my hubby and 11-month-old son.

  Tara Toleman

Cole Pain Therapy Group has been part of my back and neck pain solution for over ten years. I travel most weeks and I often head from the airport to their offices for a total adjustment. It not only helps my neck and back but leads to a much better night's sleep. Thanks!

  Frank Stone

With the help and counseling of Dr. Cole, I am now able to move and walk with far less pain than I previously had. The help in getting my back corrected came in several forms and I owe much of my improved condition to Dr. Richard Cole.

  Nancy Geer

An avid Jazzerciser, back pain and neck pain come and go. But recently, when the pain lingered, I received several recommendations to see Dr. Cole at Cole Pain Therapy Group. I'd never see a chiropractor before, but am very impressed with the Cole group. The staff was very clear about what our insurance would cover, and they laid out a treatment schedule that had clear directives and expectations for my recovery path. Dr. Cole is fabulous and I have already recommended him to all my Jazzercise buddies! Thanks for everything!

  Lorinda Hill

I was in a car accident in April 1997 where I injured my mid-back. This went untreated for a year until pain in my low back became unbearable. First chiropractor made a diagnosis inconsistent with symptoms, which frustrated me. Second chiropractor was much better and I made a lot of improvement. Then in 2001, I moved to Bartlett where Dr. Cole was recommended by my sister. The level of care I have receive under Dr. Cole is unprecedented. Dr. Cole knows what's wrong with me before I tell him just by detecting where the problems are with his hands. He has balanced my lack of insurance and my health needs, providing me with the optimal health since the injury. Thank you, Dr. Cole!

  David Nora

A lot of my time is spent sitting in front of a computer. However, my passion is disaster relief work. Helping folks after ice storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes. I'm not as young as I use to be, and moving heavy logs or tree limbs can be taxing on the body. After helping clean up following the recent Murfreesboro tornado, I was feeling considerable pain in my lower back. I assumed it would ease with the rest, but after almost a week it was no better. It was challenging to put socks on! I decided it was time to see Dr. Cole. Everyone at the office shows a willing desire for you to be well, which is very uplifting. After two visits, I could see a drastic improvement. A lot less pain and much more mobility. Although I have more appointments, I am already happy with the support I've received. I highly recommend you don't hesitate to seek the services of the professionals at Cole Pain Therapy Group.

  Nigel Bowen

I had severe neck and back pain. I couldn't turn my neck, I didn't have full range of motion in my neck. I couldn't enjoy my granddaughter and it made it difficult to drive. By coming to Cole Pain Therapy Group I now have the range of motion back in my neck. I am able to play with my granddaughter. I can turn my neck to see oncoming traffic. I would definitely recommend others to seek care at Cole Pain Therapy Group. The doctors and staff here are very kind and caring.

  Janice Godinez

 

We encourage, honor and welcome your referrals. For more information about pain therapy services in and around Bartlett, Tennessee, call Cole Pain Therapy Group at 901.377.2340 today.