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Chiropractic for Spondylolisthesis: Is It Safe or Risky?

Chiropractic for Spondylolisthesis: Is It Safe or Risky?

By Dr. Jason Crist / October 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Chiropractic for Spondylolisthesis: Is It Safe or Risky?

Spondylolisthesis is a condition where one of the vertebrae in your spine slips out of position, often causing discomfort, instability, and nerve compression.  It can be triggered by various factors such as congenital defects, injuries, or age-related degeneration.  If you have spondylolisthesis, you may wonder if chiropractic care is safe or if it could make…

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Explained: How Much Does Spinal Decompression Therapy Cost?

Explained: How Much Does Spinal Decompression Therapy Cost?

By Dr. Jason Crist / July 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Explained: How Much Does Spinal Decompression Therapy Cost?

Introduction Spinal decompression therapy is a non-invasive treatment designed to relieve pressure on the spinal discs and alleviate pain caused by conditions like herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, and sciatica.  Many patients find significant relief through this therapy, but cost is a common concern.  Let’s understand the factors influencing the cost of spinal decompression therapy,…

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how to release trauma from the hips

How to Say Farewell to Hip Pain: A Guide to Trauma Release

By Dr. Jason Crist / February 15, 2024 / Comments Off on How to Say Farewell to Hip Pain: A Guide to Trauma Release

Did you know that over 80% of adults will experience back or neck pain during their lifetime? This staggering statistic reveals a widespread issue that often transcends mere physical discomfort. In many cases, this pain is a physical representation of emotional trauma, presenting itself as persistent stiffness and soreness that can significantly impact the quality…

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spinal traction vs spinal decompression

Comparing Decompression vs. Traction for Back Pain Relief 

By Dr. Jason Crist / November 24, 2023 / Comments Off on Comparing Decompression vs. Traction for Back Pain Relief 

Back pain is a prevalent issue, impacting up to 80% of adults at some stage. When seeking non-surgical relief, many discover spinal decompression therapy, which employs intermittent traction to relieve spinal discs and nerve pressure. This method is particularly effective for various spinal conditions and back pain.  However, traditional traction therapy also merits consideration as…

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3 Key Ways to Prevent a Herniated, Bulging, or Slipped Disc

3 Key Ways to Prevent a Herniated, Bulging, or Slipped Disc

By Dr. Jason Crist / February 28, 2023 / Comments Off on 3 Key Ways to Prevent a Herniated, Bulging, or Slipped Disc

A neighbor of mine once told me “Getting old is not for the faint of heart,” and that’s always stuck with me. After all, haven’t we all had one of those days where we wake up somehow having managed to injure ourselves in our sleep? Or, if you’re like an old classmate of mine (who…

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Woman with hands holding her waist because of lower back pain in her sacroilliac joint.

Why Spinal Decompression is Superior to Inversion Treatment?

By Dr. Jason Crist / February 28, 2023 /

With the abundance of DIY videos, many individuals may opt for a shortcut or an easier route. However, when it comes to matters of health, there are no safe alternatives. In the case of a spinal injury, failing to seek professional guidance could result in worsening of the injury. Despite this, some may opt to…

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pinal Disc Health 101 - The Proven Benefits of Proactive Care

Spinal Disc Health 101: The Proven Benefits of Proactive Care

By Dr. Jason Crist / February 23, 2023 / Comments Off on Spinal Disc Health 101: The Proven Benefits of Proactive Care

“Move it or lose it!” I’m not really sure where that started, but it wouldn’t surprise me if the person who originally coined that phrase was a chiropractor… thinking about spinal disc health and proactive care. Seriously, It seems that so many of us just don’t realize movement can and is often the best medicine…

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The Anatomy of a Spinal Disc - What Does it Look Like

The Anatomy of a Spinal Disc: What Does it Look Like?

By Dr. Jason Crist / February 10, 2023 / Comments Off on The Anatomy of a Spinal Disc: What Does it Look Like?

Waterbeds were something else, weren’t they? It’s still crazy to think there was actually a time where so many of us were sleeping on vinyl “mattresses” that were filled with gallons and gallons of water inside of our carpeted bedrooms. What’s crazier still is that… they were actually pretty durable. They made it through round…

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Ways to Relieve Sciatica

Research-Backed Ways to Relieve Sciatica Back Pain Without Surgery

By Dr. Jason Crist / November 10, 2022 / Comments Off on Research-Backed Ways to Relieve Sciatica Back Pain Without Surgery

Have you ever immediately stopped in your tracks or fallen to your knees because of a sudden onset of sciatica pain? Perhaps your low back “locked-up” and pain shot down your leg after a simple sneeze or cough or you bent over to pick something up. Talk about one of the most unwelcome surprises of…

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What to Do for Low Back Pain

Top Healthcare Organizations Now Agree on What to Do for Low Back Pain

By Dr. Jason Crist / November 2, 2022 / Comments Off on Top Healthcare Organizations Now Agree on What to Do for Low Back Pain

Would you be surprised if we told you that low back pain may well be the number one source of disability across the globe? You might. Would you be surprised if we told you that we were 99.9% certain you had experienced back pain in the last month? Probably not. After all, everyone deals with…

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