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About Mathew Wilson DC, CCWP, FIACA, Graston M1 Certified

Dr. Wilson holds certifications in acupuncture, soft tissue manipulation, nutrition, and natural movement. Dr. Wilson treats hundreds of conditions ranging from musculoskeletal pain to allergies, headaches, infertility, and much more at his office in West Des Moines, IA.

5 Life-Changing Reasons to Embrace Functional Medicine Today

2025-10-23T19:38:26+00:00

5 Life-Changing Reasons to Embrace Functional Medicine Today Introduction to Functional Medicine Functional Medicine (FM) is a patient-centered, science-based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease rather than simply treating symptoms. This holistic model emphasizes the interconnectivity of the body’s systems and seeks to understand the underlying factors—such as [...]

5 Life-Changing Reasons to Embrace Functional Medicine Today2025-10-23T19:38:26+00:00

Power of Chiropractic Care: Common Conditions Treated

2025-10-23T19:38:28+00:00

Power of Chiropractic Care: 5 Common Conditions Treated In the realm of holistic healthcare, chiropractic care stands as a beacon of non-invasive, drug-free healing. It is a discipline that understands the interconnectedness of the body and the pivotal role the spine plays in overall health. Let's delve into the common conditions that chiropractors adeptly [...]

Power of Chiropractic Care: Common Conditions Treated2025-10-23T19:38:28+00:00

What is Nasal Release Technique?

2025-10-23T19:38:28+00:00

What is Nasal Release Technique? Nasal Release Technique is a special method that helps adjust the bones in your head by working through your nose. This unique approach was created by Dr. J. R. Stober from Portland. It involves a clever tool with a small, soft balloon that's inserted into your nasal passages. When [...]

What is Nasal Release Technique?2025-10-23T19:38:28+00:00

Benefits of Massage Therapy: 7 Proven Ways It Improves Health & Wellness

2025-10-23T19:38:29+00:00

Benefits of Massage Therapy: 7 Proven Ways It Improves Health & Wellness Massage therapy benefits more than just your muscles—it improves your health, mood, and overall well-being. At Ashworth Chiropractic in West Des Moines, we’ve seen firsthand how the benefits of massage therapy go far beyond relaxation. Whether [...]

Benefits of Massage Therapy: 7 Proven Ways It Improves Health & Wellness2025-10-23T19:38:29+00:00

Unlocking the Secret to a Pain-Free Life: How Chiropractic Care Can Help Relieve Your Low Back Pain

2025-10-23T19:38:30+00:00

Unlocking the Secret to a Pain-Free Life: How Chiropractic Care Can Help Relieve Your Low Back Pain Are you one of the millions of people who suffer from low back pain? It's a condition that can be incredibly debilitating, affecting every aspect of your life, from work to leisure activities. But what if there [...]

Unlocking the Secret to a Pain-Free Life: How Chiropractic Care Can Help Relieve Your Low Back Pain2025-10-23T19:38:30+00:00

Dry Needling and its Medical Benefits

2025-10-23T19:38:30+00:00

What is dry needling? Dry needling is a therapy or a treatment that healthcare providers use for treating pain and movement issues related to myofascial trigger points. With this kind of therapy or treatment, the healthcare provider inserts thin needles into or near your trigger points. That way, the needles will stimulate your muscles [...]

Dry Needling and its Medical Benefits2025-10-23T19:38:30+00:00

Manual Therapy and Exercise for Chronic Lower Back Pain

2025-10-23T19:38:31+00:00

    According to Hayden et al. (2021), a comprehensive review of 249 international studies on chronic low back pain discovered that exercise and manual therapy are the two most effective treatments. What a coincidence - that is exactly what we offer in our office! But what exactly is manual therapy? Let us delve [...]

Manual Therapy and Exercise for Chronic Lower Back Pain2025-10-23T19:38:31+00:00

Chiropractic and Physical Therapy for Rotator Cuff Problems

2025-10-23T19:38:31+00:00

You may not realize how much you rely on your shoulders to get you through the day until you are injured and require chronic pain treatment in Des Moines, IA, or elsewhere. Then you'd be frustrated because you couldn't go about your daily activities. There are several reasons why you can sustain a shoulder [...]

Chiropractic and Physical Therapy for Rotator Cuff Problems2025-10-23T19:38:31+00:00

Work Best Together: Chiropractic and Physical Therapy — Plus Acupuncture and Massage

2025-10-23T19:38:32+00:00

Can chiropractic and physical therapy work better when combined? Absolutely—and when you add in massage therapy and acupuncture, the results can be even more powerful. Whether you're recovering from an injury or looking to improve long-term wellness, this approach taps into multiple levels of healing for faster, longer-lasting relief. Here’s why these treatments work [...]

Work Best Together: Chiropractic and Physical Therapy — Plus Acupuncture and Massage2025-10-23T19:38:32+00:00

Who Do I See for Back Pain?

2025-10-23T19:38:33+00:00

Back pain can range from inconvenient to incapacitating. If you're experiencing severe pain that doesn't go away, you should ask yourself "who do I see for back pain?" With so many different types of providers and techniques out there, it can be tough to find the right answer. To top it all off, you [...]

Who Do I See for Back Pain?2025-10-23T19:38:33+00:00
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