Active Sports Therapy

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.

01/13/2026

Back pain in Hendersonville, Tennessee is everywhere this time of year.
Even people who train consistently can get sidelined out of nowhere.
Our job is to keep you moving in a way that matches your values and your lifestyle.

Khristie is a perfect example. She is active, strong, and loves working out. When an injury hits, it can feel like everything you enjoy suddenly gets taken off the table. At Active Sports Therapy we do not accept that. Dr. Joel is helping her modify her squats so she can keep training safely at home while also making sure the deepest stabilizers of the low back, called the multifidi, get the precise strengthening they need. 💪

This is the balance most people never get. You stay moving. You stay strong. You stay connected to the things you love, without aggravating the injury or setting yourself back. 🔥

If you have back pain and think squats are off limits, you probably just need the right modifications and the right eyes on your form. Our team makes sure you do not lose momentum while your back heals.

01/12/2026

Small muscles do not mean small results.
Real rehab has to match the level of the athlete in front of you.
The right exercise only works when it is chosen with precision.

Sometimes with certain spinal and hip injuries we have to zero in on the deep stabilizers of the spine and core. That does not mean slow, cute, easy exercises that feel like they do nothing. When someone has a higher strength base and a higher fitness level, the program has to reflect that.

Ahren is a great example. He is a high level college soccer player and now an athletic trainer for our major league soccer team. His rehab cannot be watered down. Dr. Jason has to put him right at the edge of his ability so his body actually adapts. 💪

This is why he drives hours to get here. It is not about one magic exercise. It is about doing the right testing so we know exactly which exercise will create the biggest change in the shortest amount of time and have the longest carryover into how he feels on the field and in daily life. 🔥

When you match the right intensity with the right movement, your body responds fast. That is what we deliver every day.

01/11/2026

Pain never shows up at a convenient time.
Especially when it holds you back from the things you love.
But the right plan and consistent effort can turn the whole story around.

Here is a behind the scenes blooper of Dr. Joel and Khristie recording a video together. Even with leg pain and symptoms that can make everyday life feel harder, she showed up ready to work. That takes determination, especially around the holidays when most people try to push through or ignore what their body is telling them.

Khristie is committed to getting better, staying strong, and taking care of herself the right way. 💪 You will see her in several upcoming videos working through progressions, learning what movements help, and attacking the plan with intensity and patience. 🔥

Pain is not fun, but you are never stuck. When you work with a team that knows how to meet you where you are and move you forward safely, you can still feel your best and keep doing what you love.