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Man sitting at desk in pain due to a pinched nerves in his shoulder

Causes and Treatment for Pinched Nerves in the Shoulder Blade

By Dr. Jason Crist / February 15, 2023 /

Have you ever experienced a pain and tingling sensation that travels down your arm? It’s possible that you are experiencing a pinched nerve in your neck or shoulder. However, there is no need to worry as this is typically a temporary condition, and there are ways to find pain relief. So how does a pinched…

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Why Does My Neck Hurt

Why Does My Neck Hurt?

By Dr. Jason Crist / February 9, 2022 / Comments Off on Why Does My Neck Hurt?

Believe it or not, the average weight of the human head is a full 11 pounds.That may not seem like a lot, but imagine you had to actually hold that weight in your hands andup above your shoulders all day every day for the rest of your life. That’s exactly the job your neck has…

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"Work From Home" Aches and Pains

How to Ease Your “Work From Home” Aches and Pains

By Dr. Jason Crist / April 28, 2020 /

“Sit up straight and stop slouching!” You’ve likely heard this since childhood, but is there such a thing as perfect posture? The answer is a bit complicated. The latest research shows that it may be more important to think about a “balanced” or “dynamic” posture than perfect posture, and we’re also discovering that our ability…

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Man grabbing his lower back while sitting at a desk because he needs treatment for degenerative disc disease

Chiropractic Treatment for Degenerative Disc Disease

By Dr. Jason Crist / February 21, 2019 /

What is degenerative disc disease? There is normal aging in the protective discs that cushion the spine. And then there is degenerative disc disease.  Most people will experience some normal age-related wear and tear to their spinal discs. Others will go on to develop degenerative disc disease. The painfully debilitating condition will require ongoing treatment.…

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Happy "Valenspine's" Day!

Happy “Valenspine’s” Day!

By Dr. Jason Crist / February 5, 2018 /

Here at Crist Chiropractic & Wellness we love giving back to our patients and blessing our community! This month we are happy to provide Valentine’s Day gift cards for your friends and family at no charge to you! This gift card includes a FREE exam, first therapy, and any necessary X-Rays ($75 Value). Having served the Cool Springs area for…

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How to Reduce Stress in the New Year

How to Reduce Stress in the New Year

By Dr. Jason Crist / January 11, 2018 /

Are you overwhelmed by stress? Well, you’re not alone. Studies show over 54% of people are concerned with the amount of stress in their daily life. Many of us carry this stress in our shoulders and neck. Muscle tension in our shoulders can contribute to headaches, neck and back pain.  Chronic stress can lower your…

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Improving Your Posture at Work

11 Tips for Improving Your Posture at Work

By Dr. Jason Crist / October 3, 2016 /

80% of the American population will experience back pain or back problems at some point in their lives. At any given time, there are approximately 31 million Americans suffering from low-back pain specifically. With more and more people working long hours at office jobs or having sedentary jobs in general, the issue of chronic back…

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Man texting with neck and back pain

How to Treat Chronic Neck & Back Pain Caused from Texting?

By Dr. Jason Crist / April 13, 2016 /

Texting: You do it every day, without batting an eye or thinking about it. It’s an instant way of staying in touch with family and friends. And it’s harmless, right? Not so fast! Like many people, you most likely hold your tablet or smartphone in your hand and glance down at it to read and…

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Whiplash Injuries

Whiplash Symptoms & Important Information About Whiplash Injuries

By Dr. Jason Crist / September 27, 2015 /

Whiplash is a common neck injury that I treat in my chiropractic practice.  It is caused by a sudden movement that jerks the head back and forth in a forceful manner. Generally, automobile accidents are the frequent cause of whiplash but it can also occur from sports related injuries, falls, work injuries and other incidents.  Whiplash…

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Free Chiropractic this “Valenspine’s” Week

Free Chiropractic this “Valenspine’s” Week

By Dr. Jason Crist / February 8, 2015 /

Interested in free chiropractic care this Valenspine’s Week? This entire week, from Monday, February 9-13 at Crist Chiropractic & Wellness we will be offering free treatment….as a way of saying ‘Thank You’, we would like to show our love by sharing our care.  As a valued patient, your spouse or significant other will get a FREE New Patient Exam and…

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