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5 Best Exercises for Popping Shoulder Blades Without Injury

How to Pop Your Shoulder Blades (Without Injury): 5 Expert-Approved Exercises

By Dr. Jason Crist / August 28, 2025 / Comments Off on How to Pop Your Shoulder Blades (Without Injury): 5 Expert-Approved Exercises

If you’ve ever felt stubborn tightness between your shoulder blades or that irresistible itch to “crack” your upper back, you’re not alone. Many people search for how to pop your shoulder blades when they want quick relief from stiffness, muscle tension, or that frustrating “stuck” sensation. Whether it happens after a long day at the…

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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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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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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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Back Pain

By Dr. Jason Crist / September 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Back Pain

Back Pain Chiropractic Treatment to End Your Back Pain & Lower Back Pain in Franklin, TN Chronic back pain is a common issue that significantly impacts many individuals’ quality of life. Unlike acute pain, chronic back pain persists for 12 weeks or longer, often despite attempts at various treatments. Understanding the symptoms and underlying causes…

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Services

By Dr. Jason Crist / December 8, 2022 / Comments Off on Services

Chiropractic Services Better Sleep Reduced Stress Increased Energy Serving Franklin, Brentwood, & Cool Springs! Our Franklin chiropractic clinic provides safe, natural, non-invasive services for those suffering from discomfort, motion loss, and pain. We utilize chiropractic services that help the body repair itself, maximize function, and serve to prevent re-injury through strengthening the soft tissues and…

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woman in a gym experiencing exercise pain

Exercise Pain & Prevention

By Dr. Jason Crist / October 2, 2016 /

Making exercise a part of your healthy lifestyle is essential to overall wellness. It’s also easy to overdo it. Whether you’re new to fitness, or you work as a professional athlete, accidents happen. Exercise pain does more than derail workout plans — injuries also prevent you from living an enjoyable, active lifestyle. How People Sustain…

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Can a Chiropractor Help with Muscle Spasms? Rapid Relief Explained

Can a Chiropractor Help with Muscle Spasms? Rapid Relief Explained

By Dr. Jason Crist / February 4, 2026 / Comments Off on Can a Chiropractor Help with Muscle Spasms? Rapid Relief Explained

Yes. Chiropractors effectively treat muscle spasms by correcting spinal and joint restrictions that trigger protective muscle contractions, restoring normal nerve signaling, and calming involuntary muscle firing. Most patients experience 50-70% relief within the first week, with spasms often resolving completely in 2-4 weeks. Muscle spasms can strike without warning and stop you in your tracks. One…

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Can a Chiropractor Help with Muscle Pain?

Can a Chiropractor Help with Muscle Pain? Everything You Should Know

By Dr. Jason Crist / January 29, 2026 / Comments Off on Can a Chiropractor Help with Muscle Pain? Everything You Should Know

Yes, chiropractors effectively treat muscle pain by restoring proper joint motion and nerve function with spinal adjustments, releasing tight muscles and trigger points through advanced soft tissue therapy, and correcting muscle imbalances with targeted exercises. Research and clinical outcomes show 70-80% of patients experience significant relief within 4-6weeks of comprehensive care. Muscle pain has become an…

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