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Power Your Child’s Brain with Movement: A Must-Read for Every Parent

By Dr. Jason Crist / September 20, 2023 / Comments Off on Power Your Child’s Brain with Movement: A Must-Read for Every Parent

Introduction We’ve all heard the saying, “A healthy body leads to a healthy mind,” right? Well, it’s not just an old wives’ tale. Science backs it up! Movement isn’t just for flexing those muscles; it’s also for powering up that brain, especially in kids. Read on to learn why incorporating more physical activity into your…

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Chiropractor for kids who play sports

Why Chiropractic Care is Critical for Kids Who Play Sports

By Dr. Jason Crist / September 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Why Chiropractic Care is Critical for Kids Who Play Sports

Hey there! Let’s talk about youth sports—45 million kids are hitting the fields, courts, and tracks. Fantastic for social and physical development, right? Absolutely. But here’s the kicker: sports also ratchet up the risk of injuries, especially in kids. So, how do we counterbalance that? Enter chiropractic care. The Young, Growing Skeleton First off, know…

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The Natural Advantage - Chiropractic Care for Improved Athletic Performance

Achieve Athletic Mastery: The Role of Chiropractic in Sports

By Dr. Jason Crist / May 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Achieve Athletic Mastery: The Role of Chiropractic in Sports

Let me drop a name for you: Michael Jordan. Let’s be honest. While I might not parallel “Air Jordan” in terms of athletic prowess, and my name may not ring a bell beyond the warm and welcoming confines of Franklin, TN… Just like me, he grasped the essence of chiropractic care for enhanced performance even…

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Unlock Your Athletic Potential - The Benefits of Chiropractic Care

Benefits of Chiropractic Care For Your Athletic Potential

By Dr. Jason Crist / May 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Benefits of Chiropractic Care For Your Athletic Potential

We’ve made it to the big leagues! Almost every professional sports team, including baseball, hockey, football, and soccer, now has chiropractors on their staff. I can’t help but smile knowing that the secret is out! Even local high-school teams in Franklin, TN understand the benefits of chiropractic care for athletes and fully embrace it. And…

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Play Hard, Recover Better - Proactive Health Habits for Weekend Sports

Play Hard, Recover Better: Proactive Health Habits for Weekend Sports

By Dr. Jason Crist / May 4, 2023 / Comments Off on Play Hard, Recover Better: Proactive Health Habits for Weekend Sports

“Play hard or go home” is a popular catchphrase that takes on a new meaning when it comes to chiropractic care, especially for athletes. As a chiropractor in Franklin, TN, I have seen many avoidable injuries in weekend sports. That’s why I believe in adopting the motto “play hard and go home.” Millions of people…

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How to Stretch Your Way to Better Health

How to Stretch Your Way to Better Health

By Dr. Jason Crist / May 5, 2022 / Comments Off on How to Stretch Your Way to Better Health

Life is motion.“Motion is lotion” for your body.You get the idea.The point is that moving every day is crucially important to your overall health and wellness, and stretching (and knowing how to stretch properly) is just as important to making sure you’re moving well.The truth is, stretching is an often overlooked element of self care.That’s…

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Improving Your Posture

Improving Your Posture to Keep Your Spine Healthy

By Dr. Jason Crist / May 5, 2022 / Comments Off on Improving Your Posture to Keep Your Spine Healthy

Spending more time on the couch, at your computer, and on your mobile devices has probablyled you to visit Google to search for ways to start improving your posture a time or two.Those searches have probably also left you wondering… what exactly is posture?Well, posture is the position that your body maintains while standing, sitting,…

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Athletes Need a Chiropractor

9 Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Athletes: Proven Ways to Stay in the Game

By Dr. Jason Crist / March 30, 2022 / Comments Off on 9 Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Athletes: Proven Ways to Stay in the Game

Athletes ask a lot of their bodies. Whether you’re training for your next marathon, competing on the field, or simply staying active to feel your best  – performance, recovery, and injury prevention all start with proper alignment and body function. That’s where chiropractic care comes in. The benefits of chiropractic care for athletes extend far…

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Be Like Mike

Be Like Mike: How to Reach Your Full Potential

By Dr. Jason Crist / March 16, 2022 / Comments Off on Be Like Mike: How to Reach Your Full Potential

Athletes and active people alike are always looking for that edge that keeps them performing attheir best.And there may not be anyone who embodies that spirit for so many of us more than basketballlegend Michael Jordan.He won multiple world championships and gold medals and broke just about every record in theNBA! So what was a…

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Get Rid of a Stiff Neck

How to Get Rid of a Stiff Neck

By Dr. Jason Crist / February 1, 2022 / Comments Off on How to Get Rid of a Stiff Neck

A stiff neck can often be traced to postural issues that contribute to weakened neck muscles.The majority of us are working on computers and staring down at smartphones for hours on endeach day, and that’s left an estimated 20% of us living with daily neck pain over this past year.That’s because weakened muscular support means…

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