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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Exploring the Numerous Benefits of Massage Therapy Massage therapy has been practiced for centuries as a holistic approach to healing and relaxation. It involves the manipulation of soft tissues, such as muscles and connective tissues, to enhance physical and mental well-being. While massage is often associated with luxury spas and pampering, its benefits extend [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
