Crist Chiropractic

Non-surgical spinal decompression therapy uses computerized equipment to help treat spinal discs that have become weak or vulnerable due to tension and wear and tear over time, or as the result of an injury. The process of decompressing spinal discs relieves tension and pressure between the vertebrae. This ultimately leads to alleviating the patient’s symptoms, like spasms and radiating pain in the back and legs. If you are located in the Cool Springs area of Franklin, TN we welcome you to stop by and we an answer any questions you may have in person.

Most adjustments are manual (or hands on) adjustments. Some adjustments are tool assisted adjustments. These are sometimes more gentle and used for children and very acute patients.

Yes, chiropractic care can. help with digestive issues! We look specifically at the nervous system which can be disrupted by misalignments in the spine. This will take the strain off of your nervous system and allow it to function at its optimum level once more, thus, helping your digestive issues subside.

Those suffering from sleep apnea can benefit from chiropractic adjustments of the neck to support the muscles and soft tissues in the area. This can help reduce tension and promote better breathing.

Numerous research studies have shown that chiropractic adjustments are very effective for treating tension headaches, especially headaches that originate in the neck. Feel free to stop by our Franklin chiropractic office for further assistance.

While we can’t speak for all chiropractors, it is definitely safe to see us after having back surgery because we will give you a proper exam and find the treatments that are safe for you.

While some offices offer massage therapy within their practice we do not. However, it really depends on the issue you are dealing with. If your problem appears to be a dull ache, or a spasm, then perhaps a massage would work best. If you pain is somewhat sharp, especially with certain movements, then it's more likely a "pinched nerve", and a chiropractic adjustment might work better in that instance.

Yes! Chiropractors do not take the same approach of adjustments for babies as they do adults. Instead, adjustments for babies are gentle and many times will go unnoticed by the baby.

Like all other treatments for scoliosis, aside from the corrective brace prescribed to adolescents with scoliosis, chiropractic does not correct, cure or reverse scoliosis. Chiropractic adjustments and therapies help to improve form (therefore, improving function), and induce mobility into the joints. These improvements can decrease pain, increase comfort and improve posture.

Chiropractors may help with TMJ by alleviating tension and dysfunction in the spine. As chiropractors alleviate this dysfunction, it reduces the pressure on various nerves, which then alleviates pain associated with TMJ.

In simplest terms, a subluxation is when one or more of the bones of your spine move out of position and create pressure on, or irritate spinal nerves. Your nervous system controls and coordinates all the functions of your body. If you interfere with the signals traveling over nerves, parts of your body will not get the proper nerve messages and will not be able to function at 100% of their innate abilities. In other words, some part of your body will not be working properly.

Yes! Many chiropractors work with Physical Therapists to collaborate on a patient's case. This offers the patient very effective and specific treatment of the symptom and the root cause of the problem. Stop into our Franklin office to discuss how our chiropractor can further assist you.

Chiropractors treat pain related to the misalignment of the spine, which makes chiropractic care the perfect application for whiplash injuries. With a number of hands-on treatment modalities, a chiropractor can help reposition vertebrae and discs that get moved out of their normal positions. By realigning the spine, pain and other symptoms from the injuries can be alleviated.

A lot of Chiropractors accept workers compensation cases. However, these cases differ from an auto accident case. In a workers compensation case, the company typically has a specific office where they would like you to seek treatment. Check with your company before scheduling an appointment with an office.

A lot of offices do accept auto accident cases that are open and billable. Call the office that you would like to go to inquire about their auto case policy.

Yes. There is minimal amount of radiation used with a typical digital x-ray unit. The FDA suggests that you not refuse an x-ray, because the risk of not having an x-ray when you may need it is far greater than the small risk of exposure to radiation.

Chiropractic care can help to reduce the pressure on the nerves as well as restore motion and reduce pain levels due to spinal canal stenosis.

Doctors of Chiropractic are not licensed to write medical prescriptions in any US state including Tennessee. Our philosophy as a natural healing profession dictates otherwise and we strive to avoid the potential dangerous side effects of medications.

While most chiropractors would recommend non-surgical spinal decompression, not all offices have the technology on site. Call the office before going in to inquire about spinal decompression tables.

The most common side effect of a chiropractic adjustment is minimal soreness, but in the end, it leads to the relief of painful or uncomfortable symptoms. If you do experience soreness after getting a chiropractic adjustment, ice and stretching over the next day or two can help.

Every Tennessee insurance plan is different. Most offices that accept insurance will do a complimentary benefits check to see what benefits can apply. If you do not have insurance or the office does not accept your insurance, they will typically have a cash rate that varies between offices. You can expect a typical adjustment to be around $30-$50 in most cases. Stop by our Franklin office and we can find out for you.

At a typical office, the first visit will include a consultation with either a team member or the doctor, then the doctor with preform a full spinal exam and, if necessary, the doctor will then recommend any x-rays that are needed. Once the doctor reviews your case, they will decide whether or not they are able to adjust you on the first visit or if they need to take more time to review your case and they will schedule a follow up visit.

Chiropractic adjustments are typically between 5-10 minutes. If the office has any additional therapies on site, each therapy will increase the visit length. These therapies vary office by office.

The initial visit to our Cool Springs chiropractor office can typically last between 30-60 minutes.

Not only is it safe to visit a chiropractor during your pregnancy, it's also highly beneficial. All chiropractors are specially trained to treat pregnant women.

All 50 states, including TN, recognize doctors of chiropractic as primary care providers. That means patients with back pain or other musculoskeletal complaints can go straight to a chiropractor for diagnosis and treatment—without a referral from a medical doctor.

Every insurance plan is different but most Nashville chiropractic offices will do a complimentary benefits check to find out what benefits, if any, can apply.

Every Nashville, TN chiropractor office has a different policy on this. While we accept most insurance plans, some offices do not. Call the office to inquire about your insurance before scheduling an appointment.

A typical adjustment can last anywhere between 5-10 minutes. In rare cases, the adjustment may take longer if the patient is in very acute pain.