Active Sports Therapy

02/18/2026

𝗔𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗖𝗟 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵.
R𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
O𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆.

At this stage, female athletes must rebuild more than muscle. We are restoring single leg strength, reactive stability, and planned cutting mechanics, but only once strength benchmarks are being met. That progression matters.

Today Jillian finished her primary strength work and moved into controlled return to practice drills. This phase is critical. It bridges the gap between rehab and real sport. It is where confidence is rebuilt under supervision and movement quality is refined.

Every step is tracked. Limb symmetry. Force production. Balance. Coordination. Nothing is left to guesswork.

If you are coming back from an ACL tear in Hendersonville, Tennessee, you deserve the same structured, performance driven process we use with elite soccer players. The safest and strongest return is built on data, progression, and precision.

This is how we protect the knee long term and prepare athletes to dominate again.

02/16/2026

Dr. Hulme was featured in the The Hendersonville Standard!

Dr. Jason Hulme, a Hendersonville native and nationally recognized leader in sports chiropractic, has been unanimously elected President of the Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) for the 2026 term. The election took place on Thursday, Jan. 15, during an official board meeting. The TBCE...

02/13/2026

Rolling over in bed should not feel impossible.
Pregnancy changes the mechanics in ways most people never expect.
And even good cues can sometimes create the wrong movement pattern.

Back pain during pregnancy, especially when turning over in bed, can be brutal. Anna-Vija had been coached by her pelvic floor physical therapist on rollover techniques to reduce strain. She tried to follow those cues exactly, but even though the idea was solid, the way her body interpreted those cues created a completely different pattern. Instead of relief, it kept driving the same overuse pain in her low back.

This is where coaching matters. Here Dr. Jason is walking her through the exact strategy to avoid loading the irritated tissue when she turns. Pregnancy shifts posture, core engagement, and movement coordination, so even a small adjustment in technique can make a huge difference. 💪

When you know how to move around the irritated structures you protect the back, reduce symptoms, and sleep better with less pain. 🔥

If rolling over or getting out of bed feels painful during pregnancy, there is a reason, and with the right guidance it can feel better fast.

02/03/2026

Jessica Brandenburg has been part of the AST family since 2017. She first came to us as a patient. Over the years she became a CTA, supporting and encouraging patients each day. Now in 2026 she returns as Dr. Jessica Brandenburg, DC, joining our provider team!

From patient, to team member, to doctor within the same community that helped shape her journey. We cannot wait to share more of her full story soon.

01/28/2026

Hey - we know this guy! Congratulations to Dr. Jason on being elected President of the Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners for 2026.

This role helps guide standards of care, patient safety, and the future direction of chiropractic in Tennessee. Dr. Jason’s commitment to clinical excellence, education, and professional development is reflected in how we build and train our team at Active Sports Therapy.

We are grateful for our dedicated staff who care for our patients every day and help make opportunities like this possible. Proud to serve our community together.

01/28/2026

01/26/2026

We will be closed Tuesday, January 27 due to icy conditions. Our team worked hard to clear the lot, but the parking area remains very slick. For patient safety, we will not be open.

We have extended hours on Wednesday to help with rescheduling. Please feel free to book online or reach out and we will get you set up later this week. Reschedule online: asjc.janeapp.com

Stay safe and stay warm! 🐧

01/26/2026

Because of the snow and unsafe road conditions, the clinic will be closed Monday January 26th.

We will make a decision about Tuesday tomorrow afternoon and share an update as soon as possible.

Please be patient as our team will reach out Monday morning to reschedule all currently scheduled appointments. If you prefer, you can reschedule at any time by visiting ASJC.janeapp.com

Stay safe and warm.

01/23/2026

Pregnancy can change how your core feels almost instantly.
Pain during ab work is usually a recruitment issue, not a strength issue.
And the right technique can bring your normal muscle pattern back fast.

In this clip we are teaching Anna Vija how to reconnect with her abdominal muscles in a way that does not trigger the painful pattern she has been feeling lately. As the body changes, the core can lose its usual coordination which makes even familiar movements feel sharp or uncomfortable. Once we coached her through the correct technique she immediately felt the difference. It finally felt like normal abdominal muscles working again instead of pain. 💪 That is exactly what we want. Clean activation with no irritation. 🔥

Something you may not know is that sixteen years ago Active Sports Therapy built a large portion of its practice around pain and pregnancy. Dr. Jason was part of the era that focused heavily on triaging pregnancy related muscle, joint, and nerve pain through collaborative research between Logan University, Washington University, and the University of Knoxville. It remains the largest study ever done on pain in pregnancy. Those early years shaped how we support moms today.

Now with Dr. Jessica on our staff, who also has a huge passion for pregnancy related care, we expect to help even more moms in Hendersonville feel their best throughout every stage.

01/15/2026

Most people with back pain are told to avoid hard training.
They simply have never been shown how to train safely.
The VersaClimber changes everything.

The VersaClimber is one of the most valuable tools we use at Active Sports Therapy because it allows athletes and everyday patients to train hard while keeping the spine completely neutral. Dr. Joel teaches our team that many injuries flare when someone bends forward too far or arches backward too far. On the VersaClimber none of that is required. You stay tall, stable, and protected while still pushing your limits. 💪

You cannot get this combination from a bike, running, or a rower. For people who want real core work and serious cardiovascular conditioning, this checks every box. It is one of the ways we remove excuses and remove barriers so you can stay strong without triggering pain. 🔥

If you have any form of back pain and still want to train, move, and feel like yourself again, we are the first and best stop in the community for chiropractic care and strengthening therapy.

01/14/2026

Pain does not always show up the way you think it does.
Most people push through it so long they stop noticing the patterns.
Our job is to help you see what your body has been trying to tell you.

Here is Khristie showing the reality many people live with. When pain becomes part of your day you stop knowing which movements are safe and which ones set you back. You tell yourself your back hurts all the time, but the truth is usually more specific. Certain angles. Certain directions. Certain loads. And when you are used to pushing through for your family, you miss those subtleties.

Dr. Joel is helping Khristie break that pattern. Most people unintentionally trigger their pain dozens of times a day. It is like picking at a scab every five minutes and wondering why it never heals. Once we identify the exact movements that help and the ones that provoke the injury, we can finally build real strength without losing ground. 💪

For nerve based pain especially, staying strong matters. You need the right exercise, in the right position, at the right dose. That is what you see here. A perfect range where Khristie can work her legs, engage her core, and actually get better instead of irritated. 🔥

If you feel lost about what movements help or hurt your body, we help you figure it out so you can recover without guessing.