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Lower Back Pain: Should You Visit a Chiropractor for Relief?

Lower Back Pain: Should You Visit a Chiropractor for Relief?

By Dr. Jason Crist / January 14, 2025 / Comments Off on Lower Back Pain: Should You Visit a Chiropractor for Relief?

Lower back pain is a common issue affecting millions worldwide, often interfering with daily life and diminishing overall well-being. Whether it’s from sitting too long, improper lifting, or a more chronic condition, the discomfort can be debilitating. Chiropractic care is gaining recognition as an effective, non-invasive treatment option for lower back pain. By focusing on…

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Chiropractic for Dislocated Shoulder: What You Need to Know

Chiropractic for Dislocated Shoulder: What You Need to Know

By Dr. Jason Crist / October 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Chiropractic for Dislocated Shoulder: What You Need to Know

A dislocated shoulder is a painful and mobility-limiting injury that can happen during sports, accidents, or even daily activities.  When the shoulder joint slips out of its normal position, it can cause intense discomfort and make simple tasks difficult.  Many people wonder; can a chiropractor fix a dislocated shoulder?  In this blog post, we’ll explore…

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How to Relieve Foot Pain from Running 6 Self-Care Tips

How to Relieve Foot Pain from Running: 6 Self-Care Tips

By Dr. Jason Crist / October 16, 2024 / Comments Off on How to Relieve Foot Pain from Running: 6 Self-Care Tips

Introduction Foot pain is a common issue that can slow down runners and interfere with both training and daily life.  Whether caused by overuse, improper footwear, or biomechanical issues, addressing foot pain early can help prevent it from becoming a long-term problem.  A mix of self-care techniques and professional advice is key to relieving pain…

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How Long Do Sprained Knees Take to Heal: A Recovery Guide

How Long Do Sprained Knees Take to Heal: A Recovery Guide

By Dr. Jason Crist / July 31, 2024 / Comments Off on How Long Do Sprained Knees Take to Heal: A Recovery Guide

Knee sprains are common injuries that can happen to anyone, from athletes to everyday individuals.  Understanding the recovery process is crucial for managing expectations and ensuring proper healing.  In this guide, we’ll explore the stages of knee sprain healing, the factors that influence recovery time, self-care measures, and when to seek professional help. Stages of…

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should i see a chiropractor or massage therapist

Chiropractor vs. Physical Therapist: Navigating Pain Relief

By Dr. Jason Crist / December 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Chiropractor vs. Physical Therapist: Navigating Pain Relief

Understanding the differences and complementary roles of chiropractic care and physical therapy can empower you to make informed decisions about your health care. This blog explores these two therapeutic approaches (chiropractor vs physical therapist), comparing their effectiveness, uses, treatment processes, and cost factors. What is Chiropractic Care? Chiropractic care is a healthcare profession focusing on…

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Chronic Pain Crisis

The Chronic Pain Crisis is the Opioid Crisis

By Dr. Jason Crist / September 14, 2022 / Comments Off on The Chronic Pain Crisis is the Opioid Crisis

For decades, opioids were marketed as a “safer” alternative to treat chronic pain. And as the number of people seeking care for chronic pain began to rise, so did the number of people filling prescriptions for highly addictive opioids. If you’ve ever wondered “What is the opioid crisis?” – that’s the simple answer. However, what…

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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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Ways Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Will Help After a Car Accident

How Non-Surgical Decompression Helps Accident Victims?

By Dr. Jason Crist / November 15, 2018 /

After a car accident, victims can be hurt in many ways.  The injuries can show up immediately in the form of pain and swelling, or they can take days or sometimes even weeks to show.  Non-surgical decompression can benefit these common injury patterns and keep them from worsening. Common Injuries After a Car Accident Car…

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Chiropractic Care after a Car Accident

By Dr. Jason Crist / August 30, 2018 /

When you’ve been involved in a car accident, the aftermath can be chaotic. And here in the Nashville Area it can happen pretty quickly. Even the most minor accident can seem confusing and frightening.  You worry about your car, making the calls to the insurance company, and exchanging information with the other driver before you…

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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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