Thanksgiving Dinner is on Us!
It’s that time of year again! Thanksgiving is an age-old American holiday to give thanks for the things that mean most to you. Here at Crist Chiropractic & Wellness family and tradition are the things we are most thankful for this year. Our patients are not only our livelihood but…
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What is Degenerative Disc Disease?
Due to aging or disease, discs separating spinal vertebrae deteriorate, lose fluid content and inhibit your ability to engage your spine without stiffness or pain. Degenerative disc disease (DDD) also narrows nerve openings along the spine, increasing pressure on sensitive nerves and worsening pain. Consequently, discs can’t adequately absorb shocks…
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Treatment for Car Accident Whiplash Injury
Whiplash, car accidents and chiropractic care: they all go together. Whiplash is a common car accident injury, and chiropractic treatment is one of the few means of relieving the associated pain. Chiropractors have the tools necessary to diagnose a whiplash injury in the first place, and then guide its natural…
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The Cost-Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care vs. Medical Treatment
The Cost-Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care vs. Medical Treatment With a precarious economy and the unknown future of healthcare in the US, consumers need better options in relieving pain and promoting health. A trip to a medical office for neck or low back pain can rapidly progress to medication dependence and…
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What’s Sleep Done for Me Lately?
Do you ever ask yourself “what’s sleep done for me lately?” As humans, we constantly contemplate the importance of quality sleep. Sleep is key, essential, and absolutely downright necessary for our basic physiological operations – with special support for neurological performance, endocrine balance, immune system functioning, and musculoskeletal growth and…
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What are the Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Your Immune System
What are the Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Your Immune System The benefits of chiropractic care for your health are numerous. Some of the many benefits include pain relief in your joints, back, or head. Others may include increased mobility, performance, balance, coordination or energy. We were given all the…
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10 Foods that Kill Cancer
As you probably know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the main focus seems to be finding a cure for this terrible disease. This is a noble pursuit, but at Crist Chiropractic and Wellness, we believe that preventing cancer is just as—if not more—important. After all, the best defense against cancer…
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The Relationship Between Headaches and Neck Pain
It is not uncommon to have a headache and neck pain at the same time. If you’ve been experiencing neck pain along with your headaches, there’s a good chance the two are related. Most headaches don’t actually stem from pain in your brain tissue or skull — these tissues don’t have nerve…
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Tricks and Tips to Living a Healthier Life in Cool Springs
Here are some Tricks and Tips for living a Healthier Life in Cool Springs: 1. Doggie bag it. Portions at restaurants are growing bigger by the day. Tell yourself at the beginning of the meal that you only need half and ask your server for a to-go bag as soon…
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Sciatica Symptoms and Treatments for Sciatica and Neck Pain
Sciatica Symptoms and Treatment for Sciatic and Neck Pain If you have sciatica, neck pain or maybe lower back discomfort, the issue could be originating from nerve irritation. People regularly mistakenly blame the muscles for discomfort or numbness in a limb when in fact the issues results from a nerve.…
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