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Why It’s Important to Seek Medical Treatment After your Car Accident

By Dr. Jason Crist / February 6, 2019 /

Are you injured in car accident? You may not realize you need to see a doctor after your car accident. Making that call is one of the most important things you will do after filing reports and notifying insurance companies. You may feel a little “stiff,” but you’re sure the pain will go away on…

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Lady grimacing in pain who needs treatments for herniated disc

Treatments for Herniated Disc Pain

By Dr. Jason Crist / January 14, 2019 /

Have you ever been minding your own business, when you suddenly felt a sharp pain in your back? Sometimes you’ll be relaxing or watching TV and feel a jolt when you stand up to get more popcorn. You might be wondering where on earth the pain came from. Or what could possibly be wrong with…

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Woman in workout gear holding her back from sciatica pain in lower back

Chiropractic Care for Sciatica

By Dr. Jason Crist / October 10, 2018 /

Sciatica is a very common source of back pain.  It refers to nerve pain that begins in the lower back or buttock area and travels to one leg, or sometimes both.  Pain that originates in another area of the body that is different from the source of the pain is called neuralgia, referred pain, or…

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Driver Suffering From Whiplash From Car Accident

Whiplash and Chiropractic

By Dr. Jason Crist / July 26, 2018 /

Whiplash is a commonly used term that covers a wide variety of debilitating injuries involving the neck and back after a trauma.  While whiplash from a car accident is the most common way to sustain whiplash; you can be struck from any angle and at any speed and become injured.  Whiplash can also be caused…

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How Spinal Decompression Can Help Relieve Back Pain?

By Dr. Jason Crist / July 12, 2018 /

Many people experience low back pain throughout their lives.  In fact, it is currently the number one cause of permanent disability, and the second largest reason given for missed work.  Low back pain is the second most common reason for doctor visits, and the third most common for surgical procedures.  If you have low back…

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Spinal Decompression, Neuropathy Week

Spinal Decompression, Neuropathy Week

By Dr. Jason Crist / March 4, 2017 /

We are hosting a neuropathy, spinal decompression this week from March 6-10.  Dr. Wright and I recently had an epiphany of sorts.  What was it?  It was that more patients these days are presenting in the office with something called “peripheral neuropathy”. In fact, it seems to be more prevalent today than at any other…

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Say Farewell to Pain at Franklin’s Best Sports Chiropractor

By Dr. Jason Crist / October 16, 2015 /

Join the ranks of pain-free athletes with Crist Chiropractic – your gateway to optimized health. Why Trust Crist Chiropractic? Discover unparalleled expertise and care at Crist Chiropractic. How Our Sports Chiropractic Care Achieves Results? Transform your athletic performance with our comprehensive sports chiropractic approach. Benefits of Sports Chiropractic Care Elevate your game with the multi-faceted…

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woman with a migraine headache covering her head with a pillow

Migraine Headaches & Migraine Treatment

By Dr. Jason Crist / October 16, 2015 /

Migraines and other types of headaches can be very painful. They can be caused by tension, stress, sinus pressure, dehydration, and more. In America, 9 out of 10 people suffer from headaches. Some can be temporary, short-term headaches and others, like migraines, can last for days. They can cause minor throbbing pains in the head…

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Woman suffering from back ache due to degenerative disc disease on the bed

What is Degenerative Disc Disease?

By Dr. Jason Crist / October 16, 2014 /

Due to aging or disease, discs separating spinal vertebrae deteriorate, lose fluid content and inhibit your ability to engage your spine without stiffness or pain. Degenerative disc disease (DDD) also narrows nerve openings along the spine, increasing pressure on sensitive nerves and worsening pain. Consequently, discs can’t adequately absorb shocks when you walk, jog or…

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