5 Effective Treatments for Pelvic Floor Health Comprehensive Guide to Pelvic Floor Health We are excited to welcome Kelly Brown Gross, PT, MPT, WCS, an expert in pelvic health with nearly two decades of experience, to Ashworth Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, and Acupuncture. Having previously served patients at The Iowa Clinic in West Des Moines, [...]
Navigating Vertigo: Understanding Diagnosis and Physical Therapy Treatment Introduction: Have you ever suffered from vertigo or are familiar with the diagnosis? In the simplest terms, it is the miserable feeling causing your world to spin around you and sometimes leads to the feeling of wanting to vomit. If we want to get technical, vertigo [...]
The Role of Physical Therapists in the Healthcare Field The more experienced I get in the field, the more I realize I do a very poor job of explaining a simple question: What exactly is a physical therapist and what exactly do they do? Seems like a simple answer, but as I have found [...]
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 [...]
You may be wondering if chiropractic could be combined with acupuncture, physical therapy, and massage. Yes, combining these treatments can definitely help injured and wellness-seeking clients. Let's take a closer look to see how. How Do These Treatment Combinations Work? Pain is a common occurrence in our lives, whether acute, chronic, traumatic, or severe. [...]
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 [...]
What Causes Dizziness? Understanding Vertigo (dizziness) and Treatment Options Vertigo or dizziness is often described as feeling off-balance or as if the room is spinning (when it’s not). Oftentimes, simple movements can feel very intense and impact your everyday life. Having your daily routine impacted or halted due to severe vertigo can be very [...]
