Dr. Jason Crist
Snoring, Sleep Apnea, & Sleep Apnea Treatment Between 35 to 50% of people snore at night, with nearly 40 million Americans experiencing sleep disturbances and sleep apnea. How do you know if you have sleep apnea and if you need sleep apnea treatment? While men and women both snore, men are the most likely to…
Read MoreOsteoporosis: An Overview Osteoporosis is a disease process that is characterized by deteriorating and thinning bones. It results in fragile, easily fractured bones caused by a generalized weakening of the bone tissues. While bones unaffected by osteoporosis have a firm mesh covered by a strong outer layer, those that are affected by the disease will…
Read MoreWhen 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…
Read MoreCarpal tunnel syndrome used to be a condition mostly experienced by data entry personnel, store check- out clerks, or assembly line workers. In today’s digital world, however, carpal tunnel syndrome has a much wider scope; with the prevalence of computer use, texting and video games, nearly anyone can suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome. The condition…
Read MoreArthritis is a common and debilitating disease process that affects millions of people. Many here in the Nashville, TN area. There are several different types of arthritis, but the main two are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Osteoarthritis Also known as degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis is the most common form. When the cartilage between your bones…
Read MoreWhiplash 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…
Read MoreMany 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…
Read MoreWe are so excited to be hosting this year’s Patient Appreciation Week! We will be holding it between June 18-22. Be sure to come out for our food, fun, and free services! The FREE services will include: For Active Patients who have been in within the past six months: Free Adjustment and Therapy* (Limited to…
Read MoreWe truly believe the first step of preventing pain and injury or achieving optimal health, is first to understand how pain, injury and poor health occurs in the body. When we sit for long periods, we tend to lose our discipline and slouch, look down with a very poor head posture, and we forget to…
Read MoreDo You Have Back Pain From Sleeping Low back pain while sleeping can make it tough to get a good night’s sleep. At the same time, how you sleep could make things worse — while certain sleep positions put strain on an already aching back, others may help you find relief. Experts believe that people…
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