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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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Common Conditions

By Dr. Jason Crist / December 12, 2022 / Comments Off on Common Conditions

Conditions We Treat Better Sleep Reduced Stress Increased Energy At Crist Chiropractic, we know that finding comfort and balance is your priority; however, we believe in finding safe, effective ways to fix the injury and deliver lasting results. Educating our patients on proper movement and posture, as well as providing nutritional guidance, are just a…

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Your Body is Designed to Move

Your Body is Designed to Move

By Dr. Jason Crist / August 23, 2022 / Comments Off on Your Body is Designed to Move

Your body is built to move and the benefits of movement for your body are immeasurable. Every spinal disc and every individual joint was designed to help you sit, stand, run, and do everything in between. That’s a big part of why we provide functional movement tests in Franklin, TN – to help ensure every…

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Man sitting at his desk in pain caused by a bulged disc

How Can a Chiropractor Help With My Bulged Disc?

By Dr. Jason Crist / May 9, 2019 /

Bulged Disc vs. Herniated Disc Some people think bulged discs and herniated discs are the same thing. However, this is not true. A herniated disc cracks along the annulus, which is the outside part of the disk. This type of crack occurs in a small section of a disc causing a rupture. Then the soft…

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Spinal Decompression: Your Questions Answered

By Dr. Jason Crist / March 28, 2019 /

More than 80% of North Americans report back and neck pain.  That’s a pretty significant number of people in constant pain; stiffness, discomfort and disability may linger on long after the original injury is healed. Most back and neck pain can be traced to the discs within the spine with herniations, bulges, and degeneration most…

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Man grabbing his lower back while sitting at a desk because he needs treatment for degenerative disc disease

Chiropractic Treatment for Degenerative Disc Disease

By Dr. Jason Crist / February 21, 2019 /

What is degenerative disc disease? There is normal aging in the protective discs that cushion the spine. And then there is degenerative disc disease.  Most people will experience some normal age-related wear and tear to their spinal discs. Others will go on to develop degenerative disc disease. The painfully debilitating condition will require ongoing treatment.…

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Getting Sick is...Normal?

Nonsurgical Spine Decompression: For Natural Pain Relief

By Dr. Jason Crist / February 13, 2019 /

If you have back or neck pain, your treatment options used to be limited and invasive. Doctors would use steroid injections, addictive medications, and risky surgeries as treatment. Today, we have a nonsurgical way to get you pain free. Spine decompression naturally heals bulging discs, degenerating discs, sciatica, and spinal stenosis. Decompression therapy is a…

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Easy Stretches Provide Relief for Sciatica Pain

By Dr. Jason Crist / January 14, 2019 /

Relief for Sciatica Pain? Can this be real? We’ve got some sciatica stretches to relieve your pain and get you back to living. Sciatic nerve pain is one of the most excruciating and debilitating conditions you can experience.  The pain can be so severe that you may not be able to move once you’ve found…

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Spinal Decompression – Crist Chiropractic

By Dr. Jason Crist / September 1, 2018 / Comments Off on Spinal Decompression – Crist Chiropractic

Relieve Back Pain With Spinal Decompression in Franklin, TN Unlock the potential for a pain-free life with Crist Chiropractic’s specialized spinal decompression therapy Long-Term Relief Drug-Free Nutritive Healing Why Trust Crist Chiropractic? Experience and Dedication: The Cornerstones of Crist Chiropractic. At Crist Chiropractic, our team’s extensive experience and commitment to patient care stand as the…

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Woman suffering from back ache due to degenerative disc disease on the bed

What is Degenerative Disc Disease?

By Dr. Jason Crist / October 16, 2014 /

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 when you walk, jog or…

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