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• posted: Apr. 12, 2021
• Crawford Family Chiropractic,  Chiropractic Care,  Chiropractor,  Benefits of stretching,  Stretching,  athletic training

Stretching is one of the most important things you can do both athletically and also for general health. Pairing stretching with chiropractic care can not only help injuries, but also prevent injuries in the future! Stretching improves range of motion. Which can improve athletic performance but it also improves your daily life by improving the efficiency of muscles allowing the rest of your day to get easier. Read More

• posted: Mar. 22, 2021
• Crawford Family Chiropractic,  Chiropractor,  chiropractic care,  Headaches,  treatment for headaches,  holistic treatment for headaches,  Migraines

Chiropractors can assess, diagnose, and manage headaches. Current evidence suggests that chiropractic care, including manual therapy, can be effective in treating cervicogenic and tension headaches. Studies have also shown that chiropractic care can help decrease the intensity and frequency of migraines. Read More

• posted: Mar. 08, 2021
• Crawford Family Chiropractic,  chiropractic care,  Treatment for ear infection,  holistic way to treat ear infection,  alternative to surgery for ear infections

Otitis Media, better known as a middle ear infection, is simply swelling and inflammation in the middle of the ear behind the ear drum that can lead to an infection. The other factor is younger children tend to have weaker immune systems and are less likely to fight off any infections as we would as an adult. Chiropractic care can address both issues without any drugs or surgery. Read More

• posted: Feb. 22, 2021
• Crawford Family Chiropractic,  chiropractic care,  cold therapy,  benefits of ice,  proper way to ice,  risk of cold therapy

Cold therapy reduces blood flow and inflammation to an injured area. This slows the rate of inflammation and reduces the risk of swelling and tissue damage. Cold therapy also decreases the cellular metabolic rate which is a fancy way to say that you can heal with less blood flow. Read More

• posted: Feb. 08, 2021
• Crawford Family Chiropractic,  Chiropractic Care,  Passive Therapy,  Electrical Muscle Stimulation,  Intersegmental Traction Table,  Therapeutic Ultrasound

At Crawford Family Chiropractic we offer a variety of therapeutic modalities used to help customize your care plan intended to maximize the benefits you receive from your care. These therapies used in conjunction with the chiropractic adjustment have been shown to speed up the rate of healing and decrease the amount of recovery time. Read More

• posted: Jan. 26, 2021

Text neck or straight neck syndrome is a growing issue in society today, especially in the younger generation. Treatment for this condition can be done in a Chiropractic office without invasive surgeries or the use of drugs. Read More

• posted: Jan. 26, 2021
• Crossville,  Jamestown,  Kingston,  Oneida,  Good Posture,  Netflix,  Crawford Family Chiropract,  Chiropractic Care

With everyone staying at home Netflix has been a more popular activity than it has been in quite a while and people are spending more time sitting down and binge-watching their favorite show. Maintain correct posture to lessen your chances of experiencing pain in these areas. Postural strain leads t Read More

• posted: Jan. 25, 2021
• Crawford Family Chiropractic,  Chiropractic Care,  Chiropractor,  Running,  Training,  injury prevention,  Healthy living,  Exercise,  Foot Levelers,  foot pain

While running, the soft tissues and bones of the lower extremities may absorb up to 250-300% of the runner’s weight, and this exerts stress on the body.Chiropractors can help to alleviate pain and other symptoms associated with running, usually from the gradual onset of regular stress on the soft tissues and bones. If these symptoms are caught early, they can then be effectively managed and reduced in a short period of time. Read More

• posted: Jan. 15, 2021
• Crawford Family Chiropractic,  Crossville,  Jamestown,  Kingston,  Oneida,  Tennessee,  chiropractic care,  Exercise and chiropractic,  how to prevent pain,  pain while exercising,  family care

One way that people are finding to be beneficial for getting the most of their fitness routine is through chiropractic care. Check out how chiropractic care may be able to help you get the most of your exercise and fitness routine. Read More

• posted: Nov. 09, 2020
• Crawford Family Chiropractic,  ear infections,  chiropractic care,  symptoms of ear infections,  inflammation in the ear

Chiropractic care can address both issues without any drugs or surgery. Research shows that adjustments can help increase the drainage of the ear which can help prevent anything from getting infected to begin with. Read More

• posted: Sep. 28, 2020
• Crawford Family Chiropractic,  Crossville,  Jamestown,  Kingston,  Oneida,  Chiropractic Care,  Back pain,  exercise,  neck pain,  adjustments

Generally, when people think of chiropractors and the treatment/care they provide, their first (and only) thought is the adjustment of the neck, back, and pelvis due to spinal discomfort. However, doctors of chiropractic can also evaluate and treat other areas of the body, especially the extremities. Read More

• posted: Sep. 07, 2020
• Crawford Family Chiropractic,  Crossville,  Jamestown,  Kingston,  Oneida,  Chiropractic Care,  Arthritis Pain,  Joint Pain,  How to help

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It can affect one joint or multiple joints. Something to be made clear is that none of these treatments “cure” arthritis but all can help with the symptoms of arthritis. In particular chiropractic care and physical therapy are likely to slow the progression of arthritis. Read More

• posted: Aug. 24, 2020
• Crawford Family Chiropractic,  Crossville,  Jamestown,  Kingston,  Oneida,  Tennessee,  Chiropractic Care,  Family,  What to Expect,  First Chiropractic Consultation,  Back Pain,  Neck Pain

Chiropractors can adjust your spine and other joints to relieve pain and improve function. Chiropractors call this manipulation or adjustment. But chiropractic care includes more than spinal adjustments and chiropractic care can also include exercises, soft tissue therapy, and passive modalities. Read More

• posted: Aug. 10, 2020
• Crawford Family Chiropractic,  Crossville,  Jamestown,  Kingston,  Oneida,  Tennessee,  How long does chiropractic care take,  Family Chiropractic,  When will I feel better?,  Back pain,  Neck pain,  back problems

There are a couple of factors that will impact how long it takes you to respond to your treatment though. Read More

• posted: Jul. 29, 2020
• Crossville,  Jamestown,  Kingston,  Oneida,  Tennessee,  Chiropractic,  Crawford Family Chiropracitc,  Family,  How Safe is Chiropractic

Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Read More

• posted: Jul. 13, 2020
• Crawford Family Chiropractic,  Crossville,  Jamestown,  Kingston,  Oneida,  Tennessee,  Chiropractic Adjustment,  Chiropractor

One of the most common questions that I get is how does the adjustment work? So let's talk about it in its most basic terms. In its most basic terms, a chiropractic adjustment gaps the joints that are restricted or non-mobile. Read More