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Should You Exercise After a Chiropractic Adjustment?

By Dr. Jason Crist / July 24, 2019 /

Normally, it’s fine to head to the gym after you get a chiropractic adjustment. However, you still have to give some thought to a few facts. Adjustments are meant to produce improved movement in your body. During your chiropractic appointment, your chiropractor will usually show you some sort of exercise and watch as you do…

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What You Need to Know About Chiropractic Care

By Dr. Jason Crist / June 26, 2019 /

Chiropractic care is professional healthcare. It centers on the connection between your body’s construction and how it functions. Chiropractic care focuses on your spine. Chiropractors use several different kinds of treatments. They mostly practice called adjustments or manipulations on the spine, neck, and shoulders. These practices correct problems with alignment, can relieve pain, and help…

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How Do Chiropractors Treat Allergies?

By Dr. Jason Crist / June 10, 2019 /

Almost everyone deals with allergies. During allergy season, many people stock up on over-the-counter medications. Allergy symptoms can include itchy, watery eyes and a stuffy, sneezy nose. In industrialized nations, the most common chronic sickness is allergies. More people seem to be developing them all the time. Studies say up to 40 percent of the…

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Stiff Neck Remedies

By Dr. Jason Crist / May 28, 2019 /

These days so many people are always looking at their phones or computer screens. It’s not surprising that the CDC and Prevention magazine both say about 20 percent of the population complain about having a stiff or painful neck in the last 90 days. Chiropractors will tell you that you usually get a stiff neck…

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Can I Use a Chiropractor to Relieve Back Pain When I’m Pregnant?

By Dr. Jason Crist / March 20, 2019 /

Back pain tends to be a very common complaint among pregnant women. Because of their pregnancies, it can be more complicated to treat.  Gentle and non-invasive treatment works best for pregnant women. For back pain, gentle chiropractic adjustments and massage work wonders. Chiropractic care focuses on the entire body as a whole. This includes the…

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Why It’s Important to Seek Medical Treatment After your Car Accident

By Dr. Jason Crist / February 6, 2019 /

Are you injured in car accident? You may not realize you need to see a doctor after your car accident. Making that call is one of the most important things you will do after filing reports and notifying insurance companies. You may feel a little “stiff,” but you’re sure the pain will go away on…

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Woman in workout gear holding her back from sciatica pain in lower back

Chiropractic Care for Sciatica

By Dr. Jason Crist / October 10, 2018 /

Sciatica is a very common source of back pain.  It refers to nerve pain that begins in the lower back or buttock area and travels to one leg, or sometimes both.  Pain that originates in another area of the body that is different from the source of the pain is called neuralgia, referred pain, or…

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Chiropractic Care for Tension Headaches and Migraines

By Dr. Jason Crist / September 19, 2018 /

Headaches are such a common problem that they account for the largest majority of over the counter pain medication sales.  What if there was a way to reduce your headache’s intensity and frequency naturally, without all the potentially harmful side effects?  Chiropractic care can help. Headache Overview A common headache, such as a tension headache…

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Woman lying in bed with ears covered from husband snoring who needs sleep apnea treatment

Is Your Snoring Sleep Apnea & Do You Need Sleep Apnea Treatment?

By Dr. Jason Crist / September 12, 2018 /

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…

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5 Foods to Avoid When Experiencing Low Back Pain

5 Foods to Avoid When Experiencing Low Back Pain

By Dr. Jason Crist / April 10, 2018 /

If you’re experiencing low back pain, then it’s important to follow a healthy diet. Eating nutritious foods can help you heal faster. On the other hand, eating unhealthy foods will slow down the process. Here are five foods that you need to avoid: Sugary Foods Sugary foods are among the worst foods that you can…

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